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Act of kindness during lamb sale multiplies as top bidders donate to cause
All in attendance at the 59th annual Junior Livestock Sale at the Barron County Fairgrounds saw the ripple effect that a simple act of kindness can make. Holly Hargrave of the Columbia Livewires 4-H Club had the auctioneer announce as she entered her 154-pound lamb into the show ring that she would be donating all proceeds of the sale to her friend 11-year-old Lexi Anderson of Cumberland, who is in need of a heart transplant. ...
Governor Evers asks voters to vote ‘no’ at the Aug. 13 election
EAU CLAIRE — Governor Tony Evers (D) visited Eau Claire Monday in order to encourage voters to vote ‘no’ on two questions that will be present on the Aug. 13 ballot. The questions read: “Delegation of appropriation power. Shall section 35 (1) of article IV of the constitution be created to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated?” and “Allocation of federal moneys. Shall section 35 (2) of article IV of the constitution be created...
Pickle Lemonade and Cream Puff Soda: Previewing Wisconsin State Fair's latest drink offerings
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin State Fair returns this week with some new tempts for your taste buds. Last year's unexpected hit was pickled pizza. This year's might be pickled lemonade. "This year, slushies, slushies and more slushies," said Benno Weigel, owner of Benno's Concessions. This ice cold...
Trump launches ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign will launch a $10 million advertising blitz in six battleground states this week as it tries to counter a surge of voter enthusiasm and donations for his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
Rides at Wisconsin State Fair inspected for safety ahead of opening day
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Three days until the Wisconsin State Fair, safety is top of mind as all of the carnival rides undergo testing and scrutiny from state inspectors. Before the fair fun can begin inside Spin City every single Wisconsin State Fair ride must pass a rigorous test.
Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Wisconsin delegate is speaking out after he says he was denied access to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign rally in Milwaukee County last week. Roman Fritz, a 19-year-old delegate for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, said he was surprised when he was turned away...
Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Wisconsin
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Iowa loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
Election anxiety surges in Wisconsin
I'm Hope Karnopp 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 quite hot in Milwaukee today, with highs in the upper 80s. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop in the late afternoon and move our direction through the overnight hours. The National Weather Service currently rate these storms at the lowest risk level out of five, with gusty winds and...
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