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Waunakee's UniverCity Year project chartered DEI work in local government
In the near future, Waunakee residents may tune into their local PBS station and see their village administrator. With lights and cameras on, PBS producers filmed a presentation on the UW-Madison’s UniverCity Year program and the village’s acclaimed project accomplished in partnership with that program. Providing an example of the UniverCity Year’s work with local governments, Schmidt, who has been Waunakee’s village administrator for 14 years, spoke about how the...
Maxwell Street Days brings crowds to downtown Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Maxwell Street Days, State Street’s summer sidewalk sale, is bringing crowds to downtown Madison on Saturday and Sunday. Stores brought goods onto the street and hosted one-of-a-kind sales. “Customers have been saying that they’re happy to be out. They hit the farmers market this morning,...
Wisconsin Fog Alert: Dense Fog Expected Overnight in La Crosse Area
La Crosse, WI – Dense fog is expected to develop overnight in and west of the Mississippi River, affecting the La Crosse area and far southwest Wisconsin. The National Weather Service has issued a fog alert, warning that visibility may drop to a quarter mile or less in some spots. The fog is anticipated to be most dense for a few hours around sunrise.
Kennedy Mall in Dubuque, IA: Past, Present, Future
In 1964, Montgomery Ward announced plans to relocate from downtown Dubuque to the west end. This move set the stage for the future Kennedy Mall. By February 1966, the land rezoning for the mall’s construction was approved, paving the way for development. William M. Cafaro and Associates, now known...
Beloit Sky Carp resume season after all-star break with 7-3 victory over Peoria Chiefs
Beloit resumed play in the Midwest League on Friday night on a winning note against Peoria, beating the Chiefs 7-3 at Dozer Park in Peoria. Sky Carp shortstop Johnny Olmstead crushed a three-run home run to center field to open the scoring, then third baseman Josh Zamora followed that up with a solo shot of his own to give Beloit a quick 4-0 lead against Peoria’s Brycen Mautz. The Chiefs...
High levels of E. Coli found in the Rock River
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - E. Coli found in the Rock River in Beloit, Wisconsin prompts an alert from the Rock County Health Department. E. Coli bacteria is natural in surface water like a creek, river or lake. But, when it reaches high levels it can put your health at risk.
Rockford Community Theatre Scores Four Huge Award Recommendations
Summer is a big season for community theatre in Rockford and this summer, Rock Valley College's Starlight Theatre productions have all been nominated for a big award. Rockford is home to many unique places including one of my favorite spots in the summer, Rock Valley College's Starlight Theatre. In the...
Wisconsin leaders react to Biden pulling out of the presidential race
STOUGHTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Following President Joe Biden's announcement Sunday he would drop out of the 2024 presidential race, Wisconsin's congressional Democrats all voices their support for the decision and publicly backed Vice President Kamala Harris as their party's new nominee. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, in a reelection fight of...
Roscoe Gardening Club brings special deliveries to North Pointe Terrace
The Roscoe Gardening Club has been spreading joy to the residents of North Pointe Terrace assisted living facility in Roscoe by creating and delivering "bodacious bouquets" of flowers they had grown. They plan to keep up this cheerful action throughout the month of July. Bodacious Bouquets is the club's new...
Natural Land Institute hosts ‘Party on the Prairie for the Birds’ at Rockton preserve
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Building on the fact that Nygren Wetland Preserve is one sightseeing hotspot for birds in Illinois, the Natural Land institute hosts ‘Party on the Prairie for the Birds Saturday afternoon. Organizers say winged creatures like sandhill cranes and American white pelicans fly overhead the 721-acre...
BMX Midwest Nationals attract racers from around the world to Rockford track
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — BMX racers from around the world gathered in Rockford this weekend for the Midwest Nationals. Hundreds of riders were racing in the USA BMX Midwest Nationals at Rockford BMX, a three-day event that brings out professional and amateur riders. The track, located at 4950 Safford Road near Lockwood Park, is hailed […]
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