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Brewers rookie pitcher facing murky role upon imminent return from injury
Since the acquisition of DL Hall prior to the season expectations have been very high. He was a consensus top pitching prospect while in the Orioles organization who had not been given a full opportunity in the major leagues as a starter. Hall did find success however, late in 2023 pitching out of the bullpen for Baltimore, to a tune of a 3.26 ERA.
Eric Hovde Banned From Walking in Waukesha July 4th Parade, But Dem Allowed
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde was banned from walking in the once rock-solid conservative city’s 4th of July parade Thursday because the parade supposedly has a rule that only incumbent politicians can participate, according to two sources familiar with the situation. However, social media posts and the city’s...
Bucks Swap Lopez for Rising Big Man in Surprising Trade Proposal
The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the quietest teams of the offseason so far. In the first four days of free agency, they have largely kept their powder dry as they look like they will most likely bring back the same core from a season ago. This is a...
UPDATE: Waterway below Bridge Street Bridge in Eagle River now open after car crashes into river
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WSAW) - One person suffered minor injuries after a car crashed into the river in Eagle River early Friday morning. In a press release, the Eagle River Police Department explains a woman was traveling north on Railroad St when she drove through 2 stop signs without stopping. She drove through the wooden fence at the end of Railroad St and down the embankment into the river. She was able to escape the vehicle and go to a nearby home for medical assistance.
What to know about mass challenges to voter eligibility and voter rolls in Wisconsin
Voter eligibility challenges burden election administrators, undermine confidence in elections and intimidate voters, according to a new report by Protect Democracy, a nonprofit focused on protecting Democracy from authoritarianism. The study found widespread voter eligibility challenges grew following attempts to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election. They often rely on flawed data...
Wisconsin home loans record, Tension over nursing schools in Madison and Milwaukee, Home kits modeled after Frank Lloyd Wright
We talk with a guest from the WHEDA about the high dollar amount of home loans extended last year. Then we learn about plans for Arizona College of Nursing schools in Wisconsin’s largest cities. And former professor at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture talks about designing home kits.
Midsummer Celebration held in Brantwood
BRANTWOOD — The Knox Creek Heritage Center held its annual Midsummer Celebration on June 22, welcoming community and visitors alike to three acres of historical period buildings dating back to the earliest European immigrants. The guests enjoyed a fantastic dinner of grilled burgers, brats and hot dogs along with all the fixings, from baked Beans and potato salad to coleslaw and lemonade. The live entertainment was provided throughout the day by Randy “Rupert” Jones. ...
Wisconsin top court's new liberal majority allows for ballot drop boxes
(Reuters) -A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for voters to be able to return absentee ballots through drop boxes, with the court's new liberal majority overturning a decision from just two years ago that had outlawed the practice.
BW supervisor honored by soldiers
John Berlyn, a product improvement engineer at BW Papersystems in Phillips, was honored in June with the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program. Berlyn was nominated by Peter Ulrich, a product improvement engineer at BW Papersystems, “My supervisor (Berlyn) deserves this recognition because he never fails to support me in my Army and civilian career,” Ulrich stated. Ulrich is a U.S. Army veteran who...
Wisconsin Friday Weather: Funnel Cloud Warning, Weekend Rain Expected
La Crosse, WI – Residents of La Crosse and surrounding areas should be on alert as conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds this afternoon. The U.S. National Weather Service in La Crosse issued a warning, stating that from 3 to 7 p.m. today, west-central into central Wisconsin could see funnel clouds.
Manawa Dam in Wisconsin appears to be ‘intact’ after flash flooding raised concerns about the structure, authorities say
Residents along portions of Wisconsin’s Little Wolf River were allowed to return home Friday, after authorities said the Manawa Dam was “compromised and has major damage,” prompting them to urge evacuations earlier in the day.
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