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WATCH: Wisconsin women’s basketball star shines with USA Basketball
Wisconsin women’s basketball star Serah Williams shined during Stop 2 in the 2024 U23 Nations League Americas conference in Mexico City, Mexico on July 23. Williams’ 2024 USA 3×3 Nations League team, which also includes Christina Dalce (University of Maryland), Morgan Maly (Creighton University), Cotie McMahon (Ohio State University), Lucy Olsen (University of Iowa) and Mikaylah Williams (LSU), went 3-0 on Tuesday with wins over the Caymen Islands, Argentina and Mexico. During her final contest, Wisconsin’s Serah Williams and LSU’s Mikaylah Williams combined for 15 of the team’s 21 points in the 21-18 triumph over Mexico. The Brooklyn native iced the game...
Annual Parade of Veterans at EAA AirVenture salutes those who served
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - A special honor took place Friday afternoon on the grounds of AirVenture, as the annual Parade of Veterans delivered a special patriotic tribute. Veterans were invited to gather by their specific service flag for the playing of their military branch’s song followed by departure from Warbird Alley to Boeing Plaza.
Milwaukee Bucks GM Opens Up About Blockbuster Trade
Last offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world by acquiring All-NBA guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team trade. At the time, Lillard’s desire to move on from Portland was well documented. However, the expectation was always that he would end up with the Miami Heat. Regardless, Milwaukee pulled the trigger and landed him to pair alongside former champion and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Aviation enthusiasts flock to EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, WI – (WGBW & WISS) – People from all over the globe are a part of the largest fly-in in the world, EAA AirVenture 2024. Jerre Hill, a pilot for 54 years, came in from Colorado. This is his 35th EAA AirVenture. “Just, I can’t get enough...
Caledonia man says workers repairing driveway were illegitimate, police arrest 3
What started with a knock on the door and an offer to repair driveways in disrepair ended with Caledonia Police arresting three people. TMJ4’s Tahleel Mohieldin spoke with one homeowner in Caledonia who said he was duped and a representative from the Caledonia Police Department (CPD) who said that resident was just one of about 50 victims across multiple states.
Hot and humid week ahead with a sprinkle of rain chances
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Scattered thunderstorms are expected Sunday evening through Monday. After the rain has moved out of the area, temperatures will rise back up to the upper-80s and low-90s for much of the week. High dew points will put “Feels Like” temperatures in the low to mid-90s in the afternoon hours.NEXT 24 HRS: Temperatures for Sunday have gradually picked up into the mid to upper-80s across much of the area. Some small showers have popped up south of I-90. These will linger through the afternoon hours, although they will remain isolated. The main chance for rain will hold off until early...
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
From drought to rain, Wisconsin had biggest one-year flip-flop from last June to this one
It's been an exceptionally soggy summer in Wisconsin, and all the rain may have washed away memories of what was happening last year. It could not have been more different. This summer, we had the sixth-wettest June in Wisconsin history. Last summer, we had the fifth-driest June in state history. And that, according to...
Five events where you can celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday with him this summer
Smokey Bear, the iconic park ranger who has tirelessly promoted wildfire dangers to people across America, will celebrate his 80th birthday at events held across Wisconsin. Smokey's official birthday is Aug. 9, according to a news release from the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, but he's on a statewide tour, making appearances at events such...
Meet the Democratic candidates running for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional seat
Kyle Kilbourn and Elsa Duranceau will face off in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Democratic Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The winner of the primary will face Republican Tom Tiffany, who has held Wisconsin's 7th Congressional seat since 2020. Prior to Tiffany, Republican Sean Duffy was elected to five terms since 2011 before resigning in 2019 citing family health issues. ...
The Paris Olympics get started this weekend. C'est bon.
I'm JR Radcliffe and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. It'll be mostly sunny today after some patchy morning fog with a high near 80, and expect a gorgeous Saturday (sunny, high of 84) before a chance for some afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday, with a high near 86. ...
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