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Democrats respond to Hovde's loaded speech at RNC
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde blasted his opponent while calling for national unity during his speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis. The Trump-endorsed Republican, who is challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, spoke Tuesday at the RNC, a night themed “Make America Safe Again.” He tied Baldwin to President Joe Biden Administration’s national security policies, calling her support of the president proof she is “detached” from Wisconsin voters’ concerns. ...
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Wisconsin tribal officials make presence known at RNC
Shekóli (“hello” in Oneida) and yaw^ko ("thank you") for reading the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter. The Republican National Convention is in Milwaukee this week and, at least so far this election season, I haven’t seen as much of an Indigenous-led presence or outreach to tribal communities as there was in 2020. Forest County Potawatomi...
Court Sentences Man For Barron County High-Speed OWI Crash That Left One Injured
BARRON COUNTY (DrydenWire) - The Court has sentenced a 20-year-old Prairie Farm, WI man, Blake Siebert, for convictions from a 2021 single-vehicle crash in Barron County that left a passenger injured. Siebert was charged criminally after blood test results were received back from the Wisconsin State Crime Lab. Read the...
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...
La Crosse Homeless Services Coordinator shares six-month plan on Pathways Home
LA CROSSE (WKBT)-- The city and county will be improving resources for the homeless community in La Crosse over the next six months, including more help for those experiencing drug addiction and mental illness.
Tomah VA to open women's clinic in late July
TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Tomah VA Medical Center is set to open its new women's clinic later this month. This week, News 8 Now This Morning's Alexandra Carter spoke with Dr. Jacquelyn Paykel, the Women's Health Medical Director of Tomah VA Medical Center to discuss the new specialized care for women veterans.
Former Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Publicly Questions HC Robert Saleh
Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers hasn’t stayed out of the headlines during his time with the New York Jets. Although he has only played four meaningful snaps with the team, he is the center of attention no matter where he goes. That has been the case for the majority of his career.
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
Crews begin teardown of Zorn Arena
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A piece of history in Eau Claire is being taken down today. Crews have begun tearing out the floor of Zorn Arena on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus. Zorn Arena closed after the development of the new Sonnentag Center, a major event facility of...
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.
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...
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