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Swing state voters support domestic drilling
(The Center Square) – Voters in several key swing states this November support domestic oil drilling, according to new polling data. The American Petroleum Institute commissioned the poll, but it was conducted by the reputable pollster Morning Consult. According to the poll, more than 90% of voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are concerned about inflation. ...
Wisconsin Assembly candidate calls for new election after ballot misprint
SUMMIT, Wis. — An Assembly candidate in northwestern Wisconsin is calling for a new election after roughly 700 registered voters in Douglas County voted on the wrong ballot. Ballots printed in the town of Summit contained the wrong Assembly district, listing two Democratic challengers instead of the two Republicans those voters should have been deciding between.
Statewide movement pushes companies to hire more people with disabilities
WAUKESHA, Wis. — A new statewide campaign is pushing Wisconsin businesses to hire people they may have previously overlooked. The Think Ability Wisconsin initiative is a grant-funded resource center working to empower employees with disabilities and their employers. Steinhafels in Waukesha is one company that is answering the call...
Evers ordered raises for direct care staff, duration unknown
(The Center Square) – Most of Wisconsin’s direct care workers are going to see their paychecks jump come October, but there are questions as to how long those bigger paychecks will last. On Aug. 1, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the state’s Department of Health Services to use $285 million in leftover COVID-relief money to increase the minimum fee schedule for the people who take care of seniors and those with disabilities in the state. ...
The wife of Republican Wisconsin US Senate candidate Hovde takes aim at female Democratic incumbent
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is taking center stage in her husband’s campaign in the days after he secured the party nomination, directly attacking Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in a television ad released Thursday about single mothers. The race between...
Area Businesses Receive Awards at State Fair
Local businesses received awards at the Wisconsin State Fair last week. Every year, the State Fair features the Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition. This competition is open to the state’s professional food businesses with yearly sales under $1 million and highlights mid to small sized businesses in the food processing industry.
Steve Miklos and El Bandido Yankee with big powerboat win in Wisconsin!
Throttleman for the World Championship El Bandido Yankee Mod-V Powerboat, Steve Miklos joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Steve shares the excitement around the recent Midwest Challenge win in Sheboygan. Listen as Steve talks about the community, race prep and of course the celebrations with El Bandido Yankee Tequila. The Championship team of Steve Miklos and Steve Fehrmann edged out the competition in an amazing race and the first time the national series had raced there. Local officials including the Mayor were on hand to congratulate the El Bandido Yankee team on the historic win in Wisconsin. For more information on the team and series and to see the race and recap check out https://p1offshore.com/
Casco A's push towards Shoreland title
The Casco A's have had two major opponents this week: the Denmark Devilbears and Mother Nature. In game one of the series, Kordell Draves (Maplewood Mets) slugged a grand slam to help lead the A's past the Devilbears 5-4. Trevor Reinhardt (Kolberg Braves) drew the walk-off walk to put the A's on the brink of bringing home the title. When the series shifted to Denmark, the Devilbears staved off elimination with a 9-0 win. Attempts to settle the series with a rubber match have been easier said than done with rainouts on Wednesday and Thursday.
The political tide turns in Wisconsin
The big news out of Wisconsin’s primary Tuesday was the defeat of two ballot measures crafted by Republican legislators that would have hamstrung the governor’s ability to hand out federal emergency aid. Farmers, small business owners and child care providers who were rescued from bankruptcy by millions of dollars in federal relief funds distributed by […]
Next generation eager to add to Kimberly's football legacy
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Kimberly Papermakers are no stranger to success on the gridiron. The Makers have have eight gold balls in the trophy case to show for it already, and a new class is ready to carry on that legacy. A year ago the Papermakers fell a...
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