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RNC: convention platform lacks policies to combat climate change
There is no mention of combating climate change in this year’s Republican Party platform. Instead, the party is calling for more oil and gas to be drilled in the U.S. Wisconsin conservative climate activist Benji Backer says that the party should be doing more to help the environment. Newswatch 12’s Jeremy Fredricks spoke with Backer at the RNC in Milwaukee.
Downtown Middleton welcomes back annual Shop & Stroll event
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - The annual Summer Shop & Stroll event in Downtown Middleton starting today!. July 18th through July 20th! There is so much for everyone. Sidewalk sales, demonstrations, trunk shows, food & drink specials, live music and more. Cloth & Metal Boutique small business owner, Lisa McGuire, says...
Take two: Brooklyn fireworks rain date is Saturday, July 20
Well, it turns out there’s a reason for having a rain date when you have to deal with Mother Nature, especially during this rainy spring and summer. . After the planned fireworks celebration was washed out last week by some storms that moved through the area just before the event was about to start at dusk, the Village of Brooklyn is going to give it another go for the annual celebration, now set for 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Legion Park.
SHINE receives $32 million to produce medical diagnostics ingredient
Janesville-based SHINE Technologies has received $32 million from the federal Department of Energy to support its effort to produce a key ingredient used in medical diagnostics. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
Madison mayor unveils two five-year budget plans to balance budget deficit
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway unveiled two five-year budget plans in a meeting with the common council Tuesday. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Order the August Issue: What's wrong with 'The Most Studied Lake in the World'?
Lake Mendota is called ‘The Most Studied Lake in the World’ — rightfully so, since it’s the birthplace of limnology, the study of lakes, in North America. But its algae bloom-covered shorelines, like many other lakes’ in Madison, are a telltale sign of serious lake health issues.
Siegel no-hits Madison as Wausau Woodchucks earn split of doubleheader
WAUSAU – The Wausau Woodchucks and Madison Mallards played two seven-inning games Wednesday at Athletic Park with the Chucks taking Game 1 3-0 with a spectacular performance from Grant Siegel, and the Mallards earning a split with a 6-2 win in the nightcap. Siegel (Central Florida) tossed a seven-inning...
What to do in Madison this weekend: MadCabaret, Blooming Butterflies and more Isthmus Picks
Blooming Butterflies is an annual summer event at Olbrich Gardens. Blooming Butterflies is an annual summer event at Olbrich Gardens. Blooming Butterflies, July 18-Aug. 11, Olbrich Gardens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: While the outdoor gardens are the place to be in the summer, there’s good reason to head into the Bolz Conservancy as well. It is magical to see butterflies — up to 19 species — inhabiting the tropical dome. Sharp-eyed visitors may even witness a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis. The theme continues in the outdoor gardens with a kids pollinator scavenger hunt. Butterfly Action Day (10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 2) will present booths highlighting ways to help threatened butterfly populations. More info at olbrich.org.
Lake Mills grad James Dunkleberger to be inducted into UW-Madison Athletic Hall of Fame
James Dunkleberger started his decathlete career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison just hoping to make the travel squad for meets. He ended it by becoming the 1997 NCAA champion in the decathlon, scoring 7,924 points. Dunkleberger, a 1992 graduate of Lake Mills High School, was recently announced as a member of the 2024 UW Athletic Hall of Fame and will officially be inducted during a banquet on Sept. 6 before...
Open Jim: What grade would you give the Wisconsin football offseason?
Today’s featured Open Jim mailbag question comes from Anthony Mostek on Facebook. How would you rate the Badger's football team's off-season, including transfer portal and all signings? On paper, are they better than last year? What positions are better and which are not as strong?. As with any recruiting...
AJ Dillon and Wife Launch Foundation to Combat Hunger in Northeast Wisconsin
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — AJ Dillon, and his wife Gabrielle, launched ‘The Dillon Family Foundation’ to tackle hunger in our area. The couple partnered with Feeding America in order to help as many people as possible. The foundation kicked off Thursday afternoon, packing 375 meals to be delivered to families across northeast Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers, DWD announce record-high job numbers in June
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, announced Thursday Wisconsin achieved new record highs for employment and total non-farm jobs during June 2024.
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