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It's been spoken in Wisconsin for more than 1,000 years. Now, it's the language of 'Star Wars.'
The Ojibwe language, spoken in Wisconsin for more than 1,000 years, will finally make its way onto the big screen in the state this weekend. The original “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” film that was released in 1977 is being re-released dubbed entirely in the Ojibwe language at Marcus Theatres in Wisconsin. “We’re...
FDA issues recalls on these 6 food items sold in Wisconsin in August, see which ones
Though it's easy to reach for your favorite snacks in the grocery store without thinking twice, food items in the U.S. are recalled several times a week for everything from undeclared allergens to listeria contamination. In August, the Food and Drug Administration recalled dozens of products over public safety concerns — including some that were sold in Wisconsin stores. ...
Ground and pound: Guzman rushes for 3 TDs as Lakeside tops Lake Country 28-20
HARTLAND -- Lakeside Lutheran senior running back Kaycee Guzman had 207 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the Warriors' 28-20 nonconference road win over Lake Country Lutheran on Friday. "Every win is precious, especially in football with only nine games," Lakeside head coach Matt Doering said of his postgame message. "We practiced better last week and this was a little bit a result of that. Our guys did some nice things as a group. ...
UW-Whitewater college gymnast from Plainfield fatally shot in Wisconsin, police say
A woman from the southwest suburbs was fatally shot Friday night inside an apartment in Wisconsin.The victim was a gymnast attending the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 11:54 p.m. at an apartment in the 100 block of West Whitewater Street in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the Whitewater Police Department said.A 21-year-old woman was allegedly shot multiple times by a male suspect who was known to her, police said. There was an physical altercation between the woman and the man inside the apartment before the shooting.Officers discovered the woman dead at the...
Racine police squad struck during pursuit, woman arrested
RACINE, Wis. - A Racine Police Department squad was struck during a Friday pursuit. It started in Kenosha County shortly before 2 a.m. that morning. Kenosha County sheriff's deputies chased the suspect into Racine, where officers there then joined the pursuit. One squad was hit and sustained minor damage, police...
All Lake Geneva beaches reopen after week of closures due to blue-green algae
After about a week of beach closures in Lake Geneva due to dangerous blue-green algae, the city announced in a Facebook post that all beach swimming restrictions have been lifted as of Friday morning, just in time for Labor Day weekend. On Aug. 23 and 24, Lake Geneva's six beaches were...
Developer proposes more than 700 units in Pleasant Prairie
A Chicago-based developer is proposing a 702-unit multifamily housing development in Pleasant Prairie following the completion of job-creating projects. Bond Companies on Monday presented plans for the Inspire Prairie Springs development at 11423 110th Street at a village board meeting. The developer called for tax increment financing assistance from the village and said the project would cost around $184.9 million. The project site is near Interstate 94 by the recently completed Haribo factory, the Uline corporate park and Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets.
Microsoft buys more Mt. Pleasant tracts for data campus. Latest sites are north of Highway 11
Microsoft Corp. is again expanding its Racine County data center campus with another farmland purchase in Mount Pleasant. The software maker paid $5.73 million for 28.6 acres at 13231 Louis Sorenson Road. The seller was the Nancy Rothering Trust, according to a new deed posted online by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. That transaction...
Back to School: RUSD spends $700k to expand weapons detection system district-wide
The Racine Unified School District is expanding its weapons detection system in an effort to protect more students at the door. The district is spending about $700 thousand to bring the weapons detection system to nine more schools in Racine through September. “It really was a no-brainer,” RUSD School Safety...
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