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Union, advocacy groups fight for clean energy
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Organizations and a political leader teamed up today to talk about union and clean energy concerns in the state. IBEW, a local electrical workers union, and Climate Power, an advocacy group, hosted a press conference today at the Laborers’ International Union in Eau Claire.
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Good-Boy Ted is the Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
Miyares leading 16-state coalition asking Supreme Court to hear Wisconsin transgender student case
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is leading a 16-state coalition asking the Supreme Court to step in after a Wisconsin court dismissed a complaint filed by parents over the state's guidelines allowing students to change their gender identity.
Cancer advocates ask U.S Senate candidates to commit to the fight
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered in Madison Tuesday with cancer survivors and advocates to sit down for coffee with Senator Tammy Baldwin. As a part of their Cancer Votes program, ACS CAN called on both U.S. Senate candidates, Baldwin and Hovde,...
Reckless driver crashes into Mississippi River
On July 16, 2024, at approximately 7:30 pm, a Grant County Deputy was on patrol on Eagle Point Rd when he was flagged down by a male on the side of the road. The male informed the deputy that he was near his vehicle with his dog when he observed a vehicle traveling west into O’Leary’s Lake at a very high rate of speed. The male was afraid the vehicle was going to crash into him or his dog. The driver then lost control, rolled the vehicle, and it entered the river.
Tyler Dazey refuses to attend trial, accused of brutally killing his mother
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Tyler Dazey, the Dubuque man who is accused of killing his mother, Jennifer Dazey and the family dog, is refusing to participate in his murder trial. Wednesday morning, a judge began with opening statements and testimony without Dazey. In a letter to the court, Dazey, who...
3 injured in single-vehicle crash in Jo Daviess County
JO DAVIESS CO., Ill. (KWQC) - Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office said three people were injured after a driver swerved to avoid a construction truck. The driver has been cited for speeding, reckless driving, defective brakes, failure to wear a seatbelt, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving an uninsured vehicle.
Brewers take a pitcher from Wisconsin and intriguing high school players on Day 3 of the MLB draft
The final day of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft had a local flavor to it for the Milwaukee Brewers. And that wasn't the only theme to stand out. ...
Independence falls, Sumner-Fredericksburg advances to 3A State Softball Tournament
Two area schools were hoping to punch their ticket to the high school state softball tournament last night in Class 3A Regional Finals. 3rd-ranked Dubuque Wahlert rolled past Independence, 15-5. And 7th-ranked Sumner-Fredericksburg defeated West Marshall, 3-1. The Cougars are now 33-3 overall this season. Sumner-Fredericksburg has received the 6-seed...
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