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Two finalists named to run Wisconsin's system of 16 public technical colleges
Two candidates are in the running to take over as president of Wisconsin's system of 16 publicly funded technical colleges, the largest higher education system in the state. The Wisconsin Technical College System Board on Tuesday announced two finalists for the presidential position: Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. Both have years of experience with technical college system operations, though neither have held presidential positions directly with a Wisconsin technical college.
League of Women Voters holding info seminar on new legislative maps July 11
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - When Wisconsin voters go to the polls next month for primaries in legislative races they will be voting under new maps. The maps create new boundaries for State Senate and Assembly Districts and some candidates will be running in new districts. To help voters navigate...
Immigration a growing issue in Wisconsin congressional race
(The Center Square) - President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings on handling the southern border may affect Democratic candidates who supported his policies, such as Peter Barca. Recent polls have shown most Wisconsinites negatively view the Biden administration’s immigration policies, The Center Square previously reported. Peter Barca is running against three-term Republican incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Steil regularly lambasts the Biden administration’s economic and border...
Wisconsin’s clean energy commitments at risk
In a recent development, We Energies has announced plans to construct two massive new natural gas plants, potentially costing ratepayers billions of dollars. This move represents a significant backtrack on clean energy commitments and raises concerns about Wisconsin’s ability to provide more affordable energy sources in the future. At the heart of the issue is […] The post Wisconsin’s clean energy commitments at risk appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear case to enshrine abortion rights in state Constitution
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a case from Planned Parenthood that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state’s Constitution. The court’s liberal majority handed down the order to hear the case. Last week, Wisconsin’s high court launched an investigation after Wisconsin Watch released the court’s decision to take up the […]
Powerball for Monday, July 1, 2024, is a $125 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Saturday, June 28 the grand prize grew to $125 million for the Monday, July 1 drawing. The winning numbers for Powerball on Monday were 5-9-32-39-55 and the Powerball was 9. Power Play was 2x. The winning numbers for Powerball...
Governor Evers June Dairy Month tour includes a stop at Nordic Creamery in Westby
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well as efforts and investments by the governor and the Evers Administration to support Wisconsin’s farmers, their families, and the dairy industry over the past five years.
BEWARE OF REAL ESTATE TAX SCAM
The McHenry County Treasurer’s and the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office has learned of a tax scam letter being sent out to real estate owners who owe real estate taxes. A sample of the letter is included. The tax scam letter appears to come from McHenry County, but in the very bottom in small print says as Tax Registry LLC. There is no known address for this company and only phone numbers. Do not be fooled by this mailing, and do not contact this company regarding paying your real estate taxes. Only contact the McHenry County Treasurer’s Office at (815) 334-4260 if you owe real estate taxes and want to know how to pay them.
Stear Captures Wilmot Holiday Spectacular
WILMOT, Wis. — A trio of first-time winners in 2024 highlighted Wilmot Raceway’s Independence Holiday Spectacular Car Load and Fireworks Night on Monday. Ion Stear captured his first winged sprint car main leading flag to flag in the 20-lap LiftPro powered by Gandrud Chevrolet – Hepfner Racing Products Series 604 Engine Winged Sprint Car feature. It was not without a momentary scare for Stear.
Money orders stolen; Milwaukee woman gets refund and answers
MILWAUKEE - After her money orders were stolen, a Milwaukee woman wrote to Contact 6 wanting answers and her money back. Theresa Wawrzyniak is one frugal sports fan. Her family often gives her Packers memorabilia as gifts. Some of those gifts, like potholders and coasters, she hangs on the walls.
Perky’s in Jackson celebrates 2-year anniversary
Jackson, WI – Perky’s Old Fashioned is officially 2-years old this week. To celebrate owners Josh, Lyle, and Karen Ernisse wanted to share some success stories of their adventure over the past years. Perky’s is headquartered in the Village of Jackson, WI and started as a family recipe....
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