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Midwest Weather Warning: Tuesday Storms Could Bring Hail, Destructive Winds, and Possible Tornadoes
Grand Rapids, MI — A severe storm system is forecasted to impact five Midwestern states on Tuesday, potentially bringing damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued an alert indicating the risk of severe weather stretching from Michigan to Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Ohio.
More EV chargers coming to Wisconsin
HOWARD, Wis. — One of the benefits of trips to the Green Bay area for Richard Wisneski is stopping at a fast-charger just outside a Meijer store in Howard. “Fast charging is the main thing if you’re doing any traveling. There are few fast chargers in Wisconsin,” the Shawano resident said shortly after plugging his car in. “This one here just came on this year here in Green Bay. I think the next closest one is probably in Milwaukee.”
Decision Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure Wraps Up the DNC
One of a team of journalists who covered the Democratic National Convention in Chicago for 620 WTMJ, John Mercure sat down with Steve Scaffidi for a look at how national and local journalists covered the Democrat’s political party in Chicago. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the Political Power...
Time to spend the money they set aside to address PFAS
One fundamental right we should all be able to agree on is the right to enjoy clean drinking water. Everyone in Wisconsin deserves the right to pour themselves a clean glass of water straight from their tap without having to worry about how it could impact their health. There should be no politics involved. But in Wisconsin, it has been more than one year since the state set aside $125 million to help battle contamination from forever-chemicals known as PFAS. While the money has been allocated, the Legislature has given itself the power to decide how the money should actually be spent, and day after day they continue to squander that opportunity. Meanwhile, people on French Island an in more than 100 other Wisconsin communities continue to see PFAS contamination in their water supply. On French Island they have been drinking only bottled water for years now. Our neighbors have been more proactive. Michigan and Minnesota have started groundwater PFAS detection programs. The Wisconsin Legislature has the power to do the same, but continues to ignore the problem, yet all they have to do is sign a check and spend the money they have already allocated.
Triple digit heat indices likely across northern Illinois Monday & Tuesday
The cool weather from last week is a thing of the past as temperatures climbed over the weekend. In the end, the Rockford Airport peaked in the upper 80s Saturday afternoon, then right at the 90-degree mark Sunday. When you factor in humidity levels, heat indices registered in the mid...
Fostering conversations around statewide childcare crisis
GREEN BAY – It’s no secret that childcare has become a growing concern in Wisconsin. In fact, Eric DeKorne – vice president of membership at the Greater Green Bay Chamber (GGBC) – said child care has become one of the most discussed topics among businesses in the area.
In key Wisconsin county, democracy and economy are big worries
As the United States hurtles towards a presidential election this November between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, AFP has been taking the temperature in key counties of seven battleground states. - Democratic state candidate Kristin Alfheim - Kristin Alfheim, a Democrat running for Wisconsin's state Senate, says what matters to her most in this election is the preservation of democracy.
Excessive heat warning kicking in early Monday afternoon
The heat from this weekend will carry over to Monday prompting the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning, which will go into effect early in the afternoon. The warning will prompt at 1 p.m. Monday afternoon and is expected to go through to 8 p.m. Monday night with temperatures reaching to around […] The post Excessive heat warning kicking in early Monday afternoon appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Organizers tout success of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
CADOTT — Wade Asher, Chippewa Valley Music Festivals general manager, was upbeat about how well the 2024 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days went last week, with large crowds showing up each day. The music festival grounds, along with the Close family farm, were the hosts of this year’s event. Asher said that on Wednesday, traffic was backed up on Highway 27 both north and south of the exit to Highway S, where the event was held. ...
Air quality advisory for several Northeast Wisconsin counties
DOOR COUNTY (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued an Air Quality Advisory that includes several Northeast Wisconsin counties on Sunday, August 25. The counties included in the advisory are Door, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine and Sheboygan. All of the counties are along the Lake Michigan coastline.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
$5K Up For Grabs For Massive Pinewood Derby In Wisconsin
You don't have to be a scout to participate in this huge pinewood derby racing tournament coming soon in Wisconsin. $5,000 Pinewood Derby Showdown Coming To Wisconsin. I know it's probably hard to believe but growing up I joined the scouts for a short while. It's a fun club to be a part of but unfortunately, that wasn't my type of thing. I'm not much into the outdoors thing or camping, especially back in those days.
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