Blanchardville
LATEST NEWS
'Jeopardy!' champion Ben Chan helps award scholarships to Northeast Wisconsin students
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WLUK) -- A local non-profit organization is teaming up with "Jeopardy!" champion Ben Chan to present college scholarships to high school seniors in Northeast Wisconsin. CollegeReady is awarding more than $485,000 in scholarships to approximately 180 students from 18 high schools in Brown and Door counties. About...
Stop the Torture Coalition protests Wisconsin prisons in five counties
A small group of protesters gathered by the Brown County Courthouse late Sunday afternoon, demanding change in Wisconsin’s correctional system. “I don’t want any other mothers to suffer the way I am,” Kerrie Hirte said. Hirte’s daughter, Cilivea Thyrion, died in the Milwaukee County Jail and her death was ruled a suicide, FOX6 News Milwaukee […] The post Stop the Torture Coalition protests Wisconsin prisons in five counties appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
When it rains at American Players Theatre, it's decision time
Midway into a June performance of “Ring Round the Moon,” a summer rainstorm moved through Spring Green, opening the skies above the outdoor Hill Theatre. The audience rustled their way into hooded jackets and gathered under overhangs while a disembodied voice announced a hold. When the play resumed at the top of Act III, actor Seth Ajani stepped center stage, crooning an apt bit of Bobby Darin:
Madison mayor unveils two five-year budget plans to balance budget deficit
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway unveiled two five-year budget plans in a meeting with the common council Tuesday. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Order the August Issue: What's wrong with 'The Most Studied Lake in the World'?
Lake Mendota is called ‘The Most Studied Lake in the World’ — rightfully so, since it’s the birthplace of limnology, the study of lakes, in North America. But its algae bloom-covered shorelines, like many other lakes’ in Madison, are a telltale sign of serious lake health issues.
Wisconsin football has one of lightest travel schedules of any Big Ten team in 2024
Wisconsin has one of the easier travel schedules of any Big Ten football team in 2024. It lands at No. 13 of 18 teams in the new-look conference in total travel miles for the 2024 season. The Badgers are scheduled to travel 6,245.9 miles during their 2024 slate with an...
Badgers Moving Casey Rabach Into Assistant Coaching Role
In an effort to shore up the offensive line, Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin football program are moving Casey Rabach from his role in the Badgers recruiting department to assistant offensive line coach for the 2024 season. Subscribe now Colten Bartholomew of BadgerExtra first reported Rabach moving to an on-field position, and Badgernotes confirmed it. Initially hired in 2022 as a personnel assistant under former head coach Paul Chryst, Rabach survived the staff’s transition to Fickell and quickly carved out a meaningful role for the Badgers recruiting department. Read more.
Abnormal recruiting process helps speed up learning curve for Wisconsin women's basketball walk-on
Attending a big school was at the top of Reese Jaramillo’s checklist for her college experience. The Racine Prairie School standout never dreamed it would also mean realizing her goal of playing women’s basketball at the Division I level. Both came true for Jaramillo when she signed as a walk-on with the University of Wisconsin on June 19.
AJ Dillon and Wife Launch Foundation to Combat Hunger in Northeast Wisconsin
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — AJ Dillon, and his wife Gabrielle, launched ‘The Dillon Family Foundation’ to tackle hunger in our area. The couple partnered with Feeding America in order to help as many people as possible. The foundation kicked off Thursday afternoon, packing 375 meals to be delivered to families across northeast Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers, DWD announce record-high job numbers in June
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, announced Thursday Wisconsin achieved new record highs for employment and total non-farm jobs during June 2024.
Door County GOP Chair Up Front at RNC
Door County Republican Party Chair Stephanie Soucek said she had an up-close view of history in the making at this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Soucek, one of the 41 delegates representing Wisconsin, said she was seated in the fourth row with the state contingent next to the stage, where they participated Monday in nominating Donald Trump as the party’s candidate for president two days after he survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania.
2024 FINAL OnFocus Central Wisconsin Computer Baseball Rankings: Mosinee, SPASH, Pittsville, Medford, Marathon #1-5
5 Marathon 21-4 6 Columbus Catholic 16-4 ****************************************************************. Know some top athletic performances? Seeing some great teams in action?. We can use your help, and it’s simple. Witness some great performances? Hear about top athletes and top teams in our area?. Athlete of the Week and Team of the...
What to do in Madison this weekend: MadCabaret, Blooming Butterflies and more Isthmus Picks
Blooming Butterflies is an annual summer event at Olbrich Gardens. Blooming Butterflies is an annual summer event at Olbrich Gardens. Blooming Butterflies, July 18-Aug. 11, Olbrich Gardens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: While the outdoor gardens are the place to be in the summer, there’s good reason to head into the Bolz Conservancy as well. It is magical to see butterflies — up to 19 species — inhabiting the tropical dome. Sharp-eyed visitors may even witness a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis. The theme continues in the outdoor gardens with a kids pollinator scavenger hunt. Butterfly Action Day (10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 2) will present booths highlighting ways to help threatened butterfly populations. More info at olbrich.org.
Downtown Middleton welcomes back annual Shop & Stroll event
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - The annual Summer Shop & Stroll event in Downtown Middleton starting today!. July 18th through July 20th! There is so much for everyone. Sidewalk sales, demonstrations, trunk shows, food & drink specials, live music and more. Cloth & Metal Boutique small business owner, Lisa McGuire, says...
Former Wisconsin starting quarterback selected in 2024 UFL college draft
Former Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai was selected by the D.C. Defenders in the ninth round of the 2024 UFL college draft on Wednesday. After going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, Mordecai signed with the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent on April 27. Due to his status as an undrafted prospect, the Waco, Texas native was eligible for this year’s UFL draft.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.