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Black Wisconsin voters weigh in on Harris' candidacy
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to gain the support of delegates and looks toward a potential Democratic presidential nomination at next month’s convention in Chicago, supporters said they hope the campaign will have new energy. What You Need To Know. More than 91% of...
1 person injured in motorcycle crash on I41 in neighboring Fond du Lac Co. | By Sgt Brett Handschke
July 26, 2024 – Fond du Lac Co., WI – On Thursday, July 26, 2024, at approximately 10:27 a.m., the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a single motorcycle crash on I-41 southbound near Military Road, in the Township of Fond du Lac.
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Fond du Lac Drug Deal Turned Deadly Stabbing
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The suspect in a homicide during an argument about a drug deal pleaded not guilty Friday. No trial date was set for Annaka Trudell in connection with the Feb. 13 stabbing death of Ashley Calo. A status conference is set for Aug. 21, court records show.
Wisconsin Innovation Awards names two Verona finalists
Verona-based companies Happy Scratch and Self Fund Health are among 31 finalists for the 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards. According to a Wisconsin Innovation Awards press release, this honor recognizes the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies and individuals. The awards seek to celebrate and inspire innovation, spotlighting those who are making significant contributions to their fields and driving the future of Wisconsin’s economy.
Casa Zaragoza transforms Park Street warehouse into Mexican restaurant
South Park Street is getting a spacious new Mexican restaurant, complete with karaoke nights, a 200-person private event space and a statue of the war hero behind Cinco de Mayo. Coming to a former warehouse at 1824 S. Park St., near the St. Vincent de Paul Dig & Save Outlet,...
City against proposed gravel pit in Town of Verona
The City of Verona has sent a letter to the Town of Verona in opposition of an application for a proposed sand and gravel operation. For the second time now, the City of Verona Common Council’s July 22 agenda included a discussion about a conditional use permit (CUP) application that was recently filed with Dane County for a Wildcat Sand and Gravel Pit in the Town of Verona.
Medicare Advantage plans now offer basic dental coverage
Once thought of as two totally separate forms of health care, today the insurance industry seems to recognize the connections between dental and medical health. Senior citizens may not realize it, but Medicare, particularly Medicare Advantage, now provides coverage for dental cleanings. And those cleanings could save people from what Dr. David Niles calls “horrifically hard-to-fix problems.” ...
Facing elimination, Janesville starter Hoium produces complete-game shutout to keep season alive
BELOIT — Sam Hoium showed a knack for getting out of trouble throughout Thursday’s American Legion regional elimination game between Janesville and Mukwonago at the Stateline YMCA Youth Sports Complex. The Janesville starter’s ability to navigate through some tricky spots, especially early on, helped him finish a 3-0 complete-game shutout that allowed Post 205 to live and see another day of baseball. Mukwonago saw its first two batters in each...
2024 Beloit City Men's Golf Tournament filled to the brim with past champions
BELOIT—A pair of names on the 2024 Beloit City Men’s Golf Tournament tee times list stick out to almost anybody hoping to compete in the championship flight: Tim Johnson and Ryan Miller. Johnson, who won three titles in a four-year span from 2019 to 2022, returns after missing last summer’s tourney due to prior obligations. Miller is the golfer that broke up Johnson’s run in 2021, winning his first city...
Tenant Resource Center creates ‘one-stop shop’ for local families
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Tenant Resource Center (TRC) held its first Resource Fair Thursday to address a wide range of needs in the community. Attendees at the free event were able to meet directly with numerous local organizations that offer support and resources for things like financial wellness, childcare, disability rights, eviction help, and so much more.
SUMMER HIGHS WITH HAZY SKIES THIS WEEKEND, SPOTTY SHOWERS SUNDAY
It’s Day 6 of the EAA Airventure show in Oshkosh and it’s going to be another mostly sunny day, but temperatures will be warmer. Highs will be in the lower to mid 80s... but humidity will be mild as dewpoints will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
Report: Sole office construction in Milwaukee likely dead for years
Multi-tenant buildings meant solely for office tenants will likely see stagnant construction in Milwaukee for the next few decades, according to commercial real estate experts. There was a 23.5% vacancy in office buildings in the Milwaukee market in the second quarter of 2024, a recent report from JLL showed. Year-over-year...
CrowdStrike outage impacts Brazilians traveling to AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) -People from all over the world come to Oshkosh for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture fly-in and convention. Brazil is often one of the most well represented countries each summer (the International Visitors Tent showed 90 checked in with them as of Thursday evening) but this year, that journey was a little longer thanks to the CrowdStrike outage earlier this month that has impacted countless flights around the world.
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