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Crandon firearm business wins lawsuit against Google
CRANDON, Wis. - Northwoods Firearms in Crandon won a court case against Google in June. The two had been in court for over a year. The court ordered Google to pay $2,469.50 and associated fees to Northwoods Firearms on June 11. The business originally filed a lawsuit against Google on...
Take a look inside Immanuel Lutheran Church's new Mission Center and church building as construction continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Construction continues at the new home of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School as the congregation prepares to move out of its current church building. Less than a year after Immanuel broke ground on its land near Home Depot, the organization has the keys to its Mission Center, a space that...
Legendary UW-Green Bay Basketball Coach Passes Away
A legendary UW-Green Bay men’s basketball coach has passed away. Dave Buss, the founder and first head coach of the UWGB men’s basketball program, left behind a lasting legacy at the school. Buss coached from the program’s first year in 1969 to 1982. In his time as...
Wildwood Park Visitors Encouraged to Dispose of Litter to Prevent Wildlife Injuries
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Wildwood Park has recently seen an increase in litter, posing a threat to the local wildlife, particularly the park’s beloved geese. Park management is urging the community to help keep wildlife safe and Mother Nature happy by cleaning up all litter when enjoying time outdoors.
Packers 'biggest bust' for 2024 is already painfully obvious
If you thought that NFL training camps finally starting meant that summer listicles would disappear, I have wonderful news for you: it's only mid-July! There's still at least six weeks left to throw a bunch of names together and figure out how they relate later. Player rankings are only just getting started, so don't worry – time is on our side.
Teen charged with stealing Trump campaign team SUV from Pfister Hotel
A 17-year-old was arrested Saturday and charged with stealing a Chevy Tahoe belonging to former president Donald Trump's campaign advance team. Trump is in Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention. He arrived Sunday, a day after the vehicle was stolen. The incident began in front of the Pfister Hotel about 4 a.m., according...
A Wisconsin delegate reacts to the rest of the world in seeing Milwaukee – Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
From Florida, to New York across the way to California, and across many oceans, there are delegates in downtown Milwaukee seeing our city for the very first time. Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure caught up with one local delegate, Kathy Broghammer to gather her thoughts on what she has seen thus far, and what has made her so excited for many other discovering this great state for the first time.
Man armed with AK-47, arrested near Republican convention in Milwaukee
In the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a 21-year-old man was apprehended near the Republican National Convention site in Milwaukee. The suspect, wearing a ski mask and armed with an AK-47 pistol, was detained by Capitol Police and Homeland Security Investigations near the Fiserv Forum on Monday, July 15. Trump was scheduled to appear at the convention later that day.
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 reignites debate over repealing decades-old ban on convenience store alcohol sales
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. Alderperson Mark Ellis says it's time for a change. "I was on the council...
Festival Foods announces hiring events for new Kimberly store
KIMBERLY (WLUK) -- Festival Foods is looking to hire employees at its new Kimberly location opening this fall. Four hiring events are scheduled to take place in the Appleton/Kimberly Room at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 720 Eisenhower Drive in Kimberly. Wednesday, July 24: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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.
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