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Wisconsin edition of 'Top Chef' earns 3 Emmy nominations; 'The Bear,' 'Shogun' lead field
The recently concluded season of "Top Chef" — set mostly in Wisconsin, and with Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs as one of the finalists — received three Primetime Emmy nominations Wednesday, including for outstanding reality competition show and for outstanding host of a reality or reality competition program, for Kristen Kish in her debut season.
Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns
Formerly incarcerated people, former staff and parents of people being held in Wisconsin prisons are awaiting a third party review of the Department of Corrections as concerns mount about neglect and mistreatment. Last week, members of the public made their case for change at a hearing of the Assembly Committee...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Neenah considers allowing alcohol sales at convenience stores
NEENAH (WLUK) -- The city of Neenah has reintroduced talks of repealing a ban on alcohol sales in convenience stores. The ban, which has been in place since the 1980s, prohibits convenience stores from selling alcohol. Ald. Mark Ellis says it's time for a change. "I was on the council...
Meet the young conservative pushing the Republican Party on climate
When you think about issues that Republicans care about, climate change probably doesn’t come to mind. It’s something Benji Backer is trying to fix. The 26-year-old Appleton, Wisconsin native argues the Republican Party needs to change its stance on climate change to bring young voters aboard. And beyond that, he believes that Republicans and Democrats will have to work together to tackle climate change.
7/17/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
A man and a woman are facing charges in Winnebago County for a shooting on Main Street in Omro Monday night. Omro Police with assistance from the County Sheriff’s Office responded for a disturbance with a weapon in the 300 block of East Main Street. The two suspects had fled in a vehicle prior to their arrival. The victim a 65-year-old Omro man had placed an ad on Facebook Marketplace to sell a car. The suspects; 45-year-old Omah Brown of Milwaukee and 27-year-old Shakierra Ray of Green Bay responded to the ad and an altercation ensued. One of the suspects pulled out a gun and there was a struggle for the firearm. The victim suffered a gunshot wound and other injuries. He was taken to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening. The suspects fled in their vehicle and were pursued. The chase ultimately ended with a wild chase in Fond du Lac County with them being taken into custody at gunpoint. Both are facing attempted first-degree intentional homicide, attempted robbery with use of force, motor vehicle theft, and other charges.
Wisconsin Soldier who Entered North Korea Now in Plea Negotiations
RACINE, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin soldier who crossed into North Korea. A preliminary hearing in Texas for 24-year-old Travis King of Racine was delayed on Tuesday. King is in plea negotiations with military prosecutors on eight charges including desertion. Last July, King was released...
Wisconsin man sentenced to prison for coercion of a minor in Michigan
MICHIGAN (WLUC) - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced Wednesday that Todd Stafford, 60, of Baileys Harbor, Wis., was sentenced to 156 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Stafford is convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor and two counts...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
PLEASANT WEATHER TO FINISH THE WORK WEEK
Skies will be mainly clear tonight and temperatures will fall quickly after sunset. Lows could dip into the 40s in the Northwoods with low-to-mid 50s elsewhere. We’ll see plenty of sunshine Thursday and highs will quickly rise into the upper half of the 70s. Temperatures will slowly creep back...
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