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400+ Wisconsin schools are on Moms for Liberty's membership list. What it means for LGBTQ+ kids
Kettle Moraine School District parent Christy DeMaster has long advocated for her child, who is transgender, as well as other LGBTQ+ students. Now, as Moms for Liberty urges parents to take action so their schools are excluded from new federal regulations protecting transgender students, DeMaster said she's relieved her child will graduate soon....
Swing state voters support domestic drilling
(The Center Square) – Voters in several key swing states this November support domestic oil drilling, according to new polling data. The American Petroleum Institute commissioned the poll, but it was conducted by the reputable pollster Morning Consult. According to the poll, more than 90% of voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are concerned about inflation. ...
Aerial enforcement planned Friday for Madison Beltline
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin State Patrol will have eyes in the skies Friday as it monitors the Madison Beltline. Pilots will surveil the Madison Beltline and report any violations they see to law enforcement on the ground, State Patrol said. Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Timothy Carnahan explained the enforcement...
Jehovah’s Witnesses convention will draw thousands to downtown Rockford over 2 weekends
ROCKFORD — Thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses are filling downtown today for the start of a three-day convention focused on good news and spiritual education. This is the first of two weekends the “Declare the Good News” convention will take over the BMO Center. The same program is presented in Spanish over three days next weekend as well.
DOJ: Beloit man sentenced for allowing home to be used for cocaine sales
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A 42-year-old Beloit man was sentenced Thursday to more than two years in federal prison for allowing his home to be used for cocaine distribution between December 2022 and March 2023, according to the Department of Justice. Iyon Perkins pleaded guilty to this charge on March...
Dodge Co. Fair celebrates over 170 years of livestock, rides and fair food
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dodge Co. Fair is celebrating over 170 years in the area, providing families a true fair experience. County fair activities like a tractor pull, livestock showings, food vendors and live music will take place Wednesday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. The 2024...
Winning lottery ticket sold in Loves Park in 2023 remains unclaimed
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – The Illinois Lottery says the person who purchased a winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 in Loves Park last September has still not claimed their prize. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased Road Ranger, 7500 E. Riverside Blvd. “The Illinois Lottery is keen to unite the winner and their winnings, and is […]
Soggy summer: Rain, weather impacting another summer weekend of events
Bay Beach Amusement Park closed early on its final two weekdays of the season with extended hours. NBC 26 meteorologists say rain has fallen on 10 of 12 weekends this summer, beginning Memorial Day.
Medicaid Director Hanna talks long-term care, housing
The Department of Health Services wants to expand a Medicaid program that manages both members’ healthcare and long-term care needs statewide, Medicaid Director Bill Hanna said during a Wisconsin Health News event this week in Madison. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in...
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