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New doc explores Uniroyal departure from western Wisconsin
It was 32 years ago, in June of 1992, when the Uniroyal tire plant in Eau Claire shut down for good. It had been a stalwart in the western Wisconsin manufacturing landscape for some 75 years. More than 1,000 workers lost their jobs in the closure. A new documentary chronicles...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
The man who caught the flying bullet after former President Donald Trump was shot — Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
MILWAUKEE — Doug Mills of The New York times thought it was going to be just like any normal Donald J. Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania as he began to get images of the former President speaking to a full crowd last Saturday — until, it wasn’t.
Poll: Trump leading Biden in Midwest swing states
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden by 3 points in Michigan and 5 points in Wisconsin, according to the results of a new Emerson College poll. The poll, conducted July 15-16, surveyed about 1,000 likely voters per swing state. Democrats for the Next Generation sponsored the poll, which has a +/-3% margin of error. It was released Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. ...
28 years since one of the strongest tornadoes in Wisconsin history
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Thursday marks the 28th anniversary of the most recent 5-rated tornado in Wisconsin. On July 18, 1996, an F5 tornado struck the town of Oakfield in Fond du Lac County. The tornado was on the ground for 30 minutes and caused tremendous damage in and around...
Study: Foam on lakes and rivers in Wisconsin has PFAS concentrations up to 7,000 times higher than surface water
On windy days when lakes are choppy or on rivers near dams that churn over a lot of water, you may have noticed foam start to build up along the shores. It’s a naturally occurring process. What’s not natural is the excessive amounts of PFAS that’s being found in...
Bucking the GOP establishment: Northwestern Wis. Republicans challenging their own party’s incumbents
A trio of Northwestern Wisconsin Republicans are challenging incumbents within their own party, and Aug. 13 will see if they prevail in upending the GOP status quo after the ballots are counted. Jim Swenson, Scott Harbridge and Jay Calhoun sat down on Wednesday in Anderson Park in Barron to discuss their reasons behind throwing their hats in the ring in challenge to either GOP incumbents or party-endorsed candidates. The three...
Road to Week 1: Simulating Week 3 of the Badgers 2024 Season in CFB 25
Week 3: Wisconsin (1-1) vs No. 6 Alabama (2-0) A slow start compounded by mistakes in the secondary kept the Badgers from avenging their startling week one loss to Western Michigan by taking down a top-10 team in the Crimson Tide at Camp Randall. Offensively, Wisconsin couldn't find a rhythm,...
Dane Co. Sheriff: 4 arrested in town of Oregon after disturbance
TOWN OF OREGON, Wis. (WMTV) - Multiple people were arrested in the town of Oregon early Friday morning after a disturbance, Dane County Sheriff’s Office said. After a disconnected 911 call, officials responded around 5:30 a.m. at County Highway MM and Rome Corners Road. When deputies arrived, several people ran from a disabled car on the side of the road, officials said.
Woman arrested after robbing store and threatening employees, MPD says
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A woman was arrested Thursday when she allegedly threatened employees after they refused to return her wallet that she had dropped while robbing the store, MPD said. Police responded around 4:30 p.m. to an East Towne Mall on Thursday. When they arrived they learned that the...
Beware of ‘Wisco FreshMan Invasion’ Party Scam, UW-Madison Police Warn
Madison, WI – UW-Madison Police Department has issued a warning about a scam targeting university students. Ads promoting a “Wisco FreshMan Invasion” party are circulating, urging students to purchase tickets for an event scheduled from August 30 to August 31, 2024, at 975 University Avenue. The police stress that this event is a scam and tickets should not be purchased.
Dane County Executive candidate forum to focus on human services
MADISON, Wis. -- The Purchase of Services Agencies of Dane County announced Friday voters will have a chance to hear from all four Dane County Executive candidates, ahead of the August Primary, at a forum dedicated to human services topics on Tuesday, July 23.
Watch: Staci Fritz of Calliope makes sweet corn ice cream
The July edition of Cooking with the Cap Times featured chef Staci Fritz of Calliope Ice Cream at the Kessenich's Innovation Center in Madison. Watch the demonstration below, hosted by food editor Lindsay Christians. Fritz demonstrated how to make one of Calliope's most loved summertime flavors, sweet corn. After churning...
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