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'The spark was lit': With RNC comes renewed attention to GOP's Wisconsin roots
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – As Milwaukee prepares to host the Republican National Convention, CBS 58 Sunday Morning is digging into the history of the party, that started in Wisconsin 170 years ago. On March 20, 1854, the Grand Old Party laid roots. "Congressmen, historians, and presidents have declared that...
Dubuque Police Warn Residents About Ongoing Phone Scam
Scams are prevalent across the country, and unfortunately, Iowa is not immune to such attempts at theft. Earlier this year, I wrote about how Iowans alone lost over $42 million to several different types of dangerous scams. That equates to $1.3 million lost per 100,000 residents. That's a confounding figure.
Oregon Art Center open during Tin Man Ice Cream social on July 16
Two years ago, the Tin Man Water Tower in Oregon welcomed new tenants: 14 South Artists, Inc. We are a non-profit corporation with over 55 local members, and we have filled this historic building with a diverse array of 2D and 3D art and gift items. Since opening in June...
As climate change alters lakes, tribes and conservationists fight for the future of spearfishing
HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — Chilly nights on northern Wisconsin’s Chippewa Flowage don’t deter 15-year-old spearfisher Gabe Bisonette. He’s been learning the Ojibwe practice for so long now that when his headlamp illuminates the eye-shine of his quarry, he can communicate the sighting to his dad with hardly a word.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asks for guns to be banned near GOP convention after Trump shooting
Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) is asking the Secret Service to reconsider its decision to allow firearms within the “soft perimeter” of the Republican National Committee’s convention in Milwaukee following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday. The Democratic governor said he believes it is “exceedingly important that additional steps be taken to […]
USPS Announces Prices Hikes For Customers In Minnesota And Wisconsin
Price hikes are nothing new these days. I'd say we have all grown accustomed to the price of things going up at this point, right?. Just last month, prices went up at Olive Gardens across Minnesota and Wisconsin, which hit particularly hard because we all love their breadsticks. Ha!. Unfortunately,...
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Madison’s Opera in the Park returns next Saturday
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison Opera’s annual Opera in the Park is set to return for its 23rd year next Saturday, July 20 for a free outdoor night of music. The event will take place at 8 p.m. in Garner Park on Madison’s west side. The concert features...
Republican Bruce Danielson joins 44th state Assembly race. Democrats Cathy Myers and Ann Roe also running
JANESVILLE -- Three candidates are now in the running for the 44th state Assembly District. Bruce Danielson, a lifelong Janesville resident and Janesville police officer, announced his candidacy on Saturday, running as a Republican. Also running are Democrats Cathy Myers and Ann Roe. State Rep. Sue Conley, who currently holds the seat, is not seeking...
Rock County Land Conservation Committee seeking citizens to serve
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. -- Rock County Board Chair Kevin Leavy announced Friday he is seeking persons interested in serving on the Rock County Land Conservation Committee, whether they be a member of the Board or a citizen.
City of Janesville loses 75 trees in June 22nd tornado
The City of Janesville has a lot of planting to do after losing about 75 mature trees within its parks during the June 22nd tornado. Parks Director Cullen Slapak says volunteers and city workers just finished up clearing Paw Print Park and were able to reopen it. The off-leash dog...
Freedom Freefall event offers veterans free tandem skydive experience
MARSHALL, Wis. (WMTV) - Twenty veterans and active duty service members were given the opportunity to tandem skydive in the Madison area on Saturday. ‘Freedom Freefall’ offers veterans and military members the unique experience to jump from an airplane at an altitude of 10,000 feet at no cost. The...
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