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Short on fixes for prison problems, Wisconsin weighs independent oversight
Wisconsin lawmakers have offered few remedies for deteriorating prison conditions spotlighted this year by investigative journalism, litigation surrounding extended lockdowns and criminal charges against nine Waupun prison officials following a string of inmate deaths. But prisoner rights advocates remain energized by the recent attention. They are calling for the creation...
Wisconsin High School Cancels 1st 2 Varsity Football Games
A high school in Wisconsin was forced to cancel the first two varsity football games of the season after an incident with players on the team. Player Incident Causes Wisconsin High School To Cancel Football Games. Some of my favorite memories during high school are from playing football. Our team...
6th year in a row, Chippewa Falls barbershop giving free back to school haircuts
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The school year is about to start back up, and one barbershop is making sure that students go back in style. For the 6th year in a row Chip’s Barbershop in Chippewa Falls offered free haircuts to students K through 12, just a week before classes begin again.
Washburn voice actor revitalizes the Ojibwe language on the big screen
WASHBURN, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A voice actor from Washburn, Wis. is making Hollywood history this weekend. The Disney Ojibwe-dubbed “Star Wars: The New Hope” will be in theaters across the U.S. starting Friday. Kalvin Hartwig, who is a member of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of...
Flash flooding in Winona, severe storms across Minnesota on Thursday
(KWNO)-Authorities are confirming at least one tornado touchdown late Thursday afternoon in east central Minnesota. The Isanti County Sheriff’s Office reported the tornado touchdown around 4:45 pm about four miles east of Isanti. There were also three reported tornadoes in western Wisconsin. The National Weather Service is receiving multiple...
Conservative radio host Jay Weber still off air after mocking neurodivergent son of Tim Walz
Conservative talk show host Jay Weber has now been off the air for a week since mocking Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, for his emotional reaction to his father's speech at last week's Democratic National Convention. Reached Wednesday night, Weber responded, "no comment." ...
Poll: Less than half of Wisconsin voters satisfied with public school
Wisconsin public school students will be back in the classroom next week. But a Marquette University Law School Poll found less than half of registered voters asked over the summer were satisfied with the public schools in their community. That’s down from the 63 percent of people who were asked...
True North Energy Expands Wisconsin Footprint With Acquisition of Wagner Stores
True North Energy LLC, a joint venture between the Lyden family and Shell Oil Co., has closed on the purchase of 15 fee-owned convenience retailing and petroleum marketing assets of Wagner Shell Co. and its affiliates in the Green Bay, Wisconsin, market. This acquisition comes three years after True North’s...
3 Key Insights for Chippewa Falls Football vs. Eau Claire Memorial
Chippewa Falls football faces Eau Claire Memorial on Friday for the last nonconference matchup of the season. The Cardinals enter the game after a strong 36-21 win against Stevens Point, where they overcame an initial 14-point deficit and scored five touchdowns in the second half. Eau Claire Memorial, now in the Wisconsin Valley Conference, lost its opener against Hudson 56-20, highlighting the challenges they face this season. Chippewa Falls aims to build on their recent momentum, relying on a talented 38-player senior class to uphold their high expectations.
Crew uses pickup truck, chains to break into Chicago business, steal ATM
The Grand Crossing neighborhood store's owner said despite adding extra security measures, this is the second time his business has been hit. Tara Molina reports. THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2024 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
RAW VIDEO: Minnesota Storm Damage
The Weather Channel's raw video of various locations of storm damage. It includes trees and power lines down all over Cottage Grove, MN from storms Thursday evening. Power was out in many places. Also, storm damage in Wilson, WI as a tornado-warned storm moved through the area. At the home of Jean Jirasek there were 9 trees taken down, an out building lost it's roof and some roof damage to the main home. Then, in Gaylord, MN drone footage timelapse of shelf cloud in Gaylord. The Weather Channel says that this storm was severe warned at the time and then moved on into the Minneapolis area. Credit: The Weather Channel // Charles Peek.
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