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HIGHLIGHTS: Woodchucks, Mallards split double-header at Athletic Park
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Woodchucks and Mallards, the top two teams in the Great Lakes West Division, split a double-header in Wausau. Game one was a rather quiet outing, as the Woodchucks blanked the Mallards 3-0. Max Galvin drove in Drew Berkland off a double-play to score the game’s first run. Two innings later, Galvin drove in Berkland again off an RBI groundout, followed by a Collin Bruggemann RBI single to conclude the game’s scoring.
Some RNC delegations staying in Madison during convention
Six delegations to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee are staying about 80 miles away in Madison, according to a source familiar with their arrangements. These include Texas, which is staying at the AC Hotel Madison Downtown, and Michigan, which is staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East. Others including Washington D.C., New Mexico, New Jersey and West Virginia are also in Madison, though the source declined to provide details on which hotels they’re using.
President of Marquette Law School Poll makes predictions on potential voter shift
Most recent polling from Marquette Law School at the end of June showed numbers shortly after Former President Donald J. Trump was found guilty in the New York criminal trial. However, following the assassination attempt July 13, polling results might be subject to change.
In reversal from 2016, GOP projects unity while Democrats scramble
MILWAUKEE — Republicans find themselves in a somewhat unusual position: fully in sync, while Democrats hash out a major internal disagreement in public. It’s been a remarkable split screen playing out this week. Republicans are gathered in Wisconsin, unified and energized behind former President Trump’s candidacy, while Democrats are in open disagreement over whether President […]
Reince Priebus says Republicans need to get excited about ‘boring’ voter outreach
The onetime chair of the state and national Republican parties offered some advice to Wisconsin delegates at the last day of the RNC in Milwaukee: You need to get really good at boring stuff. Reince Priebus chaired the Wisconsin Republican Party from 2007 to 2011, leaving the job to chair...
Biden has poured billions into Rust Belt economies. His ‘Blue Wall' is crumbling anyway.
President Joe Biden and his party have delivered billions of dollars in funding for manufacturing and green industry across the upper Midwest. Even voters who have directly benefited are still iffy on the economy.
From MAGA hats to ear bandages, the Wisconsin Historical Society is collecting RNC items
Among the delegates, protestors, vendors and media at the Republican National Convention this week have been three staff members of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Their job? To collect items that reflect the significance of 2024 in this moment in the nation's political history. “National elections shape the course of American and Wisconsin history, influencing...
Gov. Evers declares July 18 as Culver's Day for Wisconsin
APPLETON - To celebrate Culver's 40th anniversary and the impact the chain burger restaurant has made on Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers has declared July 18 as Culver's Day for the state. The first Culver's opened in Sauk City 40 years ago, serving its signature ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard. Now...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Well-deserved dry stretch of weather continues
Wednesday was glorious and our first completely dry day area-wide in quite some time. We definitely need a break from the rain. Most of southeast Wisconsin has picked up 13-18" of rain over the last two and a half months with some locations over 20"!. Dry weather will continue for...
Wisconsin Department of Justice welcomes second Accelerant Detection Canine
MADISON, Wis. -- Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Thursday the arrival of new Accelerant Detection Canine "Bo," who will work for the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation Canine Team.
No charges against the Code Pink anti-war protester Derrick Van Orden accused of assault
The anti-war protester accused by Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden of assault this week at the Republican National Convention will not face charges after prosecutors said they found "insufficient" evidence to back up the accusations. Kent Lovern, the chief deputy district attorney for Milwaukee County, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the evidence in the case, including police body camera footage, "is insufficient to support a criminal charge" against the Code Pink activist Nour Jaghama. ...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
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