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City Of Dubuque Looking To Take Over Portion Of Brewing And Malting Building Demo
The city of Dubuque may be looking at taking over a portion of the demolition of the Dubuque Brewing and Malting building after the property owner has missed key deadlines. When the City Council meets tomorrow night, they are scheduled to discuss the issue. The Housing & Community Development Director...
Democrats canvass in Shorewood ahead of RNC
SHOREWOOD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party launched a summer canvassing effort in the Milwaukee area on Saturday, July 13. State Party Chair Ben Wilker was in Shorewood this morning to rally volunteers before they went out to knock on doors, hand out literature, and encourage voters to vote for Democrats this fall.
After firefighters end operations, Strawberry Point City Council set to vote on Fire Chief’s term
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - As the town of Strawberry Point remains without a fire department this weekend, the city council is set to vote on whether or not to reappoint Fire Chief Nic Stelken to another two-year term. On Thursday night, the Strawberry Point Fire Department announced that they...
SECOND SPECIAL Pulse of Ely Podcast for July 12 2024 from Veterans Memorial Field
Nick Wognum and Tom Coombe sit down with Viroqua, WI Legion Head Coach Pete Swanson at Veterans Memorial Field. Swanson has over 1,400 wins as a head coach, is a veteran and loves coming to Ely.
Milwaukee officials frustrated by Trump-rename of beloved senator roadway for RNC
The Republican National Convention is walking back a plan to rename Herb Kohl Way after former President Donald Trump. Workers for the convention covered up Herb Kohl Way with a wrap reading “Donald J. Trump Way” ahead of the RNC in Milwaukee next week. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) served as Wisconsin’s senator from 1989 to […]
U.S. Coast Guard Reopens Mississippi River To Boaters, Still Recommends Staying Off The Water
The United States Coast Guard has changed its stance and is now allowing recreational boating on the Mississippi River, but still recommends boaters stay off the water. In their most recent update, the Coast Guard changed from prohibiting to now Strongly Discouraging boating on river in the Dubuque pool and all others still experiencing flooding conditions. In a message on the Coast Guard social media, they say after speaking to port partners and government agencies along the river, they are no longer prohibiting recreational boating in the pools in the High Water Action Phase at this time however recreational boating is now strongly discouraged.
Dubuque Police Warn Residents About Ongoing Phone Scam
Scams are prevalent across the country, and unfortunately, Iowa is not immune to such attempts at theft. Earlier this year, I wrote about how Iowans alone lost over $42 million to several different types of dangerous scams. That equates to $1.3 million lost per 100,000 residents. That's a confounding figure.
Health officials confirm case of Legionnaires' Disease at West Allis senior living facility
The Southwest Suburban Health Department said Friday that it identified a positive case of Legionnaires' Disease in West Allis. SWSHD identified the Legionella bacteria in a cooling tower at 7400 W. Greenfield Ave., which houses Noble Senior Living, the department said in a news release. According to the health department,...
'Praying for President Trump': Wisconsin lawmakers react to shooting at rally
Former President Donald Trump was rushed from the stage of a Pennsylvania rally Saturday after an apparent assassination attempt. A Trump spokesman later said that Trump "thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility." Wisconsin's...
Noah Kahan Performing At Sold Out Show In Wisconsin
Noah Kahan has grown to be a major star in the music industry over the past few years. He's performing at a sold-out show in Wisconsin this Saturday. Just a few months ago, I was on Spotify and got a suggestion to listen to an artist named "Noah Kahan". He always popped up on my TikTok feed, so I knew he was good. But, I didn't expect him to be THAT good.
Fact Check: Ahead of RNC, a look back at our fact-checks of Trump’s Wisconsin claims
When former President Donald Trump takes the stage in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention, he’ll be returning to a city and a state that has been the subject of many of his false claims. Many of Trump’s claims that PolitiFact Wisconsin has checked are about the 2020 election:...
Rep. Armstrong Receives WCA Outstanding Legislator Award
State Rep. David Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award for his work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. “Rep. Armstrong is a tremendous partner to counties, not just in the 75th Assembly District, but for...
2.2 magnitude quake rumbles Sparta area near Virginia border, US Geological Survey says
A small earthquake shook the Town of Sparta near the Virginia border Saturday morning.With a magnitude of 2.2, it happened around 5:45 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.This is the fourth one in the last month.On June 18, two earthquakes happened in the Sparta area:2.3 magnitude quake happened at 4:41 a.m. 2.3 magnitude quake happened about 30 minutes laterThe following day, the earth rumbled again. This earthquake registered a 2.1 magnitude.Overall, Saturday's earthquake is the 16th recorded earthquake this year in North Carolina.SEE ALSO | 5.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Sparta, could be felt across parts of central North Carolina
NPPC Outlines Key Policy Priorities at 2024 National Pork Industry Conference
Pork producers and allied industries gathered at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI, for the 28th annual National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC). With over 900 attendees, the event featured seminars on biosecurity, sow and nursery production, animal traceability, industry financial health, and policy issues. Key Highlights:. Sustainability and Animal...
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