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Jenifer Quimby discusses her campaign for Wisconsin Assembly 46th District
Jenifer Quimby’s political career started with a sit-in at her high school. After she wasn’t pleased with the results of a conflict between the guidance counselor and the principal, Quimby got her entire school to begin a sit-in. The school board noticed, and her movement impacted future decisions. Quimby, who is currently the mayor of Waterloo, is running as a Republican to represent the 46th district in Wisconsin in the Assembly. This district includes the cities of Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills and Waterloo, plus the...
Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launch fundraiser to restore historic property
Mary Gruhl thought she could fix up the R.D. Pike Building with just a dustpan, broom, a can of paint and a brush. She was determined to have the building cleaned up in a week. But the building, more than 125 years old and used a fish hatchery and residence, proved to need more work than expected. Gruhl and other Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launched an initiative to...
Wisconsin has a history with new Big Ten members Oregon, USC, Washington and UCLA
MADISON – The Big Ten Conference welcomes four members of the disbanded Pacific 12 conference in 2024: USC, Oregon, Washington and UCLA. For football that means 18 teams will vie...
Crews respond to water main break in Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - Crews are working to repair a water main break Monday in Middleton. The City of Middleton noted the 6400 block of Maywood Avenue and Amherst Road are affected, and water is expected to be turned off until 11:30 a.m. when repairs are completed. Officials noted residents...
Civic Media’s “Truth Booth:” Capturing the Voices of Madison at AtwoodFest
Local residents can share their stories about life in south central Wisconsin and record them for posterity. The Civic Media “Truth Booth” will be making a stop at AtwoodFest in Madison, Saturday, July 27 from noon to 10 pm, and Sunday, July 28, noon to 7 pm, giving residents a platform to share their thoughts about living in south central Wisconsin. From local leadership and healthcare options, to traditions and events like AtwoodFest, the “Truth Booth” has a goal of capturing the voice of the community, its spirit and quality of life.
Madison Public Library expanding its reach of LGBTQ+ resources
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - If you or someone you know is looking for LGBTQ+ community and resources, the Madison Public Library wants you to know what they know. “We’re all kind of asking the same question right,” posed Savannah Carr, former youth services librarian with Madison Public Library. “How do I find a doctor, how do I find a support group, how do I meet this need?”
Madison Celebrates Installation of First Air Quality Monitor
The City of Madison is proud to announce the installation of its first air quality monitor within the community. It's located at the Kennedy Heights Community Center. 64 more monitors will be installed in the next few months. The City’s new air quality monitoring network will measure particulate matter concentrations in neighborhoods throughout Madison. Funding for the network was provided by the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection.
News 3 Now at Noon: July 22, 2024
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Realta Fusion, UW Reach Milestone
Realta Fusion, along with researchers from the University of Wisconsin, successfully applied the highest steady magnetic field ever in a fusion plasma experiment, the company announced recently. “Today’s demonstration puts the compact magnetic mirror firmly back in the race toward commercial fusion energy. It’s a giant leap forward for a...
MATCH PREVIEW: FORWARD MADISON FC VS CENTRAL VALLEY FUEGO FC
MATCH PREVIEW: FORWARD MADISON FC VS CENTRAL VALLEY FUEGO FC. It’s a quick turnaround for the boys in pink and blue as they play Central Valley Fuego FC at home on Wednesday, July 24th at 7pm CT. The ‘Mingos are coming off a crucial Jägermeister Cup win on Saturday against Lexington SC, and they’ll look to gain another three points in some unfinished business against Fuego.
Breaking down position battles for fall camp: Offense
The Wisconsin Badgers are nearing the start of fall camp, which begins on July 30th at UW-Platteville this year, which means it’s time for football again very soon. As practices start to come about, there’s much to think about from where we left off in the spring on both sides of the ball, with some new faces in the mix, while competition is still brewing at several positions.
Beloit man dies two months after May shooting
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A man who was shot in May has died, according to the Rock County Coroner. Nikkita Green, 49, was shot in the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue around 3:04 a.m. on May 11th. Police Chief Andre Sayles said the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident, and said there did not […]
Sunday Funday: Wisconsin Winery Debuts Loaded Mimosa
Your Sunday Funday just got taken to a new level. Wisconsin's Timber Hill Winery officially debuted their loaded Mimosa. I'd like to think that at this point in my life, I'm not easily surprised with photos on social media. There are no new ideas right? That's what we say every time a classic movie is being recreated (we see you Twisters...) but then we log into Instagram or TikTok or Facebook and BAM! There's something we've never seen before!
Wisconsin Forecast: La Crosse Braces for Thunderstorms, Warmer Weekend
La Crosse, WI – Residents in La Crosse, Wisconsin, should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. According to the US National Weather Service, the area could see small hail and gusty winds as the main threats. Some storms may persist into early Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, the...
First-ever Beloit Taco Takedown is August 10th
A new stateline taco showdown will crown the best taco in the region next month. Geronimo Hospitality Group Director of Entertainment and Programming Ryan Hickey says the inaugural Beloit Taco Takedown will take place on August 10th from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Ironworks Campus. Guests will have the...
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