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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...
Flash flood warning announced for Appleton area until 11 p.m.
A flash flood warning has been announced for Appleton, Kaukauna and Little Chute, until 11 p.m. on Saturday as a large storm moves through the state, according to the National Weather Service. NWS predicts rainfall between 1/4 and 1/2 inch Saturday night. There's a chance of thunderstorms Sunday morning and a slight chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening. Flash Flood Warning including Appleton WI, Kaukauna WI and Little Chute WI until 11:00 PM...
Some RNC delegates staying in Lake Geneva; hospitality groups expect typical tourism numbers
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – The city of Milwaukee will be busy during the Republican National Convention, and some other Wisconsin destinations are expecting fresh eyes on their towns as well. About an hour south of the main convention, Lake Geneva will be a secondary hub for the RNC, with...
5 Injured In Accident Near Galena
Authorities in northwest Illinois say five Galena residents were injured when a vehicle went off the road near Galena. The Jo Daviess County Sheriff say the crash happened around 5:30 on Friday evening on South Black Jack Road. Authorities say a vehicle driven by 28-year old Dylan Dupree was traveling south; at the same time a construction truck was starting to pull out from driveway. Investigators say due to the speed Dupree’s vehicle was traveling, he lost control and the vehicle went into the ditch and hit a tree.
Weather Alert: Northeastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin Sunday Morning
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Early morning showers and thunderstorms are set to kick off Sunday across northeastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. Residents should prepare for gusty winds and possible severe weather, particularly in the yellow-shaded areas highlighted by the National Weather Service. According to the US National...
Strong storms for Saturday evening and night
Heavy downpours has once again caused flash flooding down in Appleton and the Fox Cities. 2-3″ of rain fell in less than an hour Saturday evening. All watches and warning have been allowed to expire. The severe threat into early Sunday is low. The next round of storm is...
As climate change alters lakes, tribes and conservationists fight for the future of spearfishing
HAYWARD, Wis. — Chilly nights on northern Wisconsin’s Chippewa Flowage don’t deter 15-year-old spearfisher Gabe Bisonette. He’s been learning the Ojibwe practice for so long now that when his headlamp illuminates the eye-shine of his quarry, he can communicate the sighting to his dad with hardly a word.
Seven States Send Delegates Tied to Trump’s 2020 Fake Electors Scheme To RNC
Seven battleground states are sending individuals involved in former President Donald Trump‘s fake electors scheme, along with others who tried to overturn the 2020 election results, to represent their state parties at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Trump will be confirmed as their presidential nominee. The fake...
AT&T customers in Wisconsin likely had their texts and calls exposed in a massive data breach
Records of nearly all of AT&T's cellular customers were exposed in a massive breach during mid 2022, the telecom company announced Friday. AT&T, which services Wisconsin, said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission it learned in April that customer data was illegally downloaded from the company on a third-party cloud platform.
WisDems: Assembly Candidate Christy Welch and local child care providers hold ‘Vote NO’ press conference in Green Bay
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Candidate Christy Welch and local child care center directors Jason Hodkiewicz and Sally Van Rens held a press conference in Green Bay encouraging Wisconsinites to vote ‘NO’ on the two constitutional amendment questions appearing on the August 13 primary ballot. Right-wing politicians in the Wisconsin legislature have placed two misleading constitutional amendment questions on the August 13 primary ballot to eliminate checks and balances and give themselves sole control over critical federal funds.
Truck hits 70-year-old tractor driver in Springfield, officials say
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Officers responded to reports of a pickup truck hitting a tractor Friday afternoon in Springfield, Dane County Sheriff officials say. Deputies responded to the crash at 4:37 p.m. on CTH K west of US Highway 12 in Springfield. The 32-year-old man driving the pickup truck hit...
Discover the Surprising Rainfall Capital of Minnesota
It's been a rainy summer in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, but one small town in the southeast part of the state is used to it by now. While it may be surprising to some, Minnesota isn't even close to the top when it comes to the rainiest states in the U.S. In fact, according to Statista, the North Star State Ranks 30th in terms of total precipitation annually.
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