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12 MN school districts working on pilot program to keep more kids in school
MINNESOTA, USA — A dozen school districts in Minnesota will participate in a new pilot program this year to develop strategies against absenteeism, thanks to more than $4 million in funding authorized by the state legislature. The pilot, which runs for three school years, is launching across the state...
Wisconsin State Fair gambling on IndyCar’s return to the Milwaukee Mile
WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin — IndyCar racing returned to the historic Milwaukee Mile Friday afternoon as teams practiced for a Labor Day weekend doubleheader. It was the first time Indy cars were back in competition on the flat, 1.015-mile oval located at Wisconsin State Fair Park since Sebastien Bourdais scored an impressive win here in 2015.
Eagles open season at ranked UW-Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Edgewood College men's soccer team opened their 2024 season at UW-Eau Claire on Friday afternoon. The Eagles stayed close with the No. 16 ranked Blugolds, as they fell 1-0 in the non-conference affair. HOW IT HAPPENED. - UW-Eau Claire (1-0-0) scored the only goal...
Outdoor recreation in Wisconsin still booming 4 years after pandemic
APPLETON, Wis. — There’s plenty of work to keep Andrew Puckett busy in the archery department at The Reel Shot in Appleton. He recently restrung, re-cabled and tuned a crossbow dropped off by a customer. “Every two years, you’re supposed to get strings and cables replaced on a...
Summer back-to-school supply drives serve students in need
With Wisconsin students heading back to class, organizations around the state have been working to make sure kids have all the school supplies they need no matter their families’ financial circumstances. Groups hosted summer school supply drives, and have been holding back-to-school celebrations to hand out backpacks packed with...
Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024
The latest in a string of severe storms rolled through Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving behind toppled trees and damaged homes. There were several reports of tornadoes, and several thousand are still without power on Friday morning.Submit your photos and videos here
Tom Diehl Passes – Was a Giant in Wisconsin Tourism Industry
In the heart of Wisconsin, where the natural beauty of the Dells meets the vibrant pulse of tourism, one name stands out for its indelible mark on the region’s landscape: Tom Diehl. For decades, Diehl had not only been a leader in the entertainment industry with his stewardship of the old Tommy Bartlett Show but has also been a pivotal force in shaping the economic and cultural fabric of Wisconsin Dells.
County by County: Eau Claire – Middle schoolers make hats for cancer patients
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – We continue our County by County series tonight by telling you about kindness at the drop of a hat. A group of girls in Eau Claire County wove together comfort for those in a tough battle. First News at Nine’s Daniel Gomez shares how they’re warming heads and hearts at the same time.
The Sonnentag passes the “Royal Flush” All systems go for the grand opening
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Each day we inch closer to the grand opening of the Sonnentag in Eau Claire and today the “Royal Flush” got us one step closer. Members from the UW Eau Claire’s men’s and women’s basketball teams went around to each restroom throughout the building and as it was announced, the Royal Flush began.
DNR sends back CAFO expansion application after accusations of false manure spreading agreements
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has sent back a factory farming operation’s application to expand a Pierce County farm after local residents raised concerns that properties listed in the application as sites where manure would be spread on fields had never agreed to that arrangement. The Appleton-based Breeze...
Wes Moore apologizes for Bronze Star ‘mistake’ after lengthy Walz military debacle
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) confessed to making “an honest mistake” after it was revealed he misrepresented his military record years ago. Moore claimed the military “awarded me the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge” on an application to join a prestigious White House fellowship in 2006, according to a New York Times report […]
Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Tournament Wraps Up This Weekend
11 a.m. @ JORDAN- CHAMPLIN PARK LoGATORS vs. The Class B Championship game will be played at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 1st in Belle Plaine. Winners meet Sunday in Green Isle/Jordan, state championship game to be played Monday at 1 p.m. in Jordan. More information on the Minnesota Baseball...
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