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Madison Lake Rescue Team find missing jet skier on Lake Mendota
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Lake rescue crews found a missing jet skier Sunday amid heavy rain, making it harder to see on Lake Mendota, the Madison Fire Department reports. Members of MFD’s Lake Rescue Team and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office headed to Memorial Union, on the 800 block of Langdon Street, around 5:35 p.m. for the report of a missing jet skier. Officials spoke with a friend of the missing boater, who described the individual and the jet ski.
Harry Potter bash to return to Marshall this year
MARSHALL — Mr. H. Potter’s Birthday Bash will be returning to Marshall for the third year, and with more vendors and activities than ever before. Becky Armstrong is the market manager for Marshall Farmers and Artisans River Market, and the event organizer for the Bash. She said Harry Potter has always been significant to her. ...
Mindful Cleaning Co. helps clients declutter and downsize
A sink full of dishes. Clothes strewn on the floor. Piles of laundry waiting to be folded. You know you’ll feel better when the mess is all sorted, but just getting started can feel overwhelming. Now, imagine you’re prone to depression or anxiety. Maybe you have trouble focusing, or...
Officials optimistic after major lake system reaches highest levels since 2020: 'At this point, everything is open'
A wet spring in Wisconsin pushed the state out of its drought, and the water levels of a quartet of Madison lakes are higher than they've been in years, but residents are wary after a 2018 flood. Madison is located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, and Lakes...
Studies show hospital admissions will be on the rise soon
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Multiple national research companies are reporting hospitals across the nation will be seeing more patients over the next decade. Recent studies from Kaufman Hall and Sg2 show hospital volumes are expected to grow significantly. Gundersen Health System President Heather Schimmers believes there are multiple reasons why numbers could rise.
Lake Mills natives open new ice cream store this summer
LAKE MILLS — Sisters Debbie Kulow and Michelle Sukow said their love of ice cream started at a very young age. Even on the hottest days, their parents would have them bike to the Dairy Queen in Lake Mills and buy ice cream for the family. Now, Kulow and Sukow have opened an ice cream shop of their own in Lake Mills. After talking about it for eight years, the sisters opened Jerzey Junction on Sandy Beach Road. They said they have seen a lot...
Red Pines Cafe focuses on flavor, hospitality, growth
ONALASKA – With a direct view of Lake Onalaska’s northern shore, The Red Pines Cafe is the newest addition to the Red Pines family. The cafe – which opened earlier this year at W7305 County Road Z – joins the Red Pines Bar & Grill and a handful of Airbnbs owned and operated by Corinna and Michael Todd.
Wisconsin top remaining DL target Kade Pietrzak commits to a Big Ten rival
Wisconsin top class of 2025 defensive line target Kade Pietrzak committed to Big Ten rival Nebraska on Sunday. The Badgers were in the four-star recruit’s final four schools along with the Cornhuskers, Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas State Wildcats. Pietrzak is ranked as 247Sports’ No. 321 player in the class...
Rockford aldermen vote ‘yes’ to place historic Armory up for sale
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford City Council has agreed to put the historic Illinois National Guard Armory up for sale. Built in 1934, The Armory, at 605 N. Main Street, served as the headquarters for the Illinois National Guard for 60 years, and became a music venue in the 1970s, hosting performances by acts […]
Reconsideration of proposal for the old Kmart gets shut down, Rockford aldermen in disagreement
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — After voting two weeks ago against the redevelopment proposal for the old Kmart on East State Street, the Rockford aldermen were asked to reconsider, and that stirred up a heated conversation. In June, Rockford aldermen rejected a plan to turn the former Kmart on E. State Street into a self-storage facility. […]
Tips to stay cool and follow the rules at the pool this summer
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In recent years the popularity of residential pools has increased and raised the risk of accidental drownings or incidents. Public pools are a popular spot for people to beat the heat, but they pose some hidden dangers. It is important for homeowners and parents to be extra vigilant to protect children who have access to the pool area.
TJ Baker wins the 2024 Aldeen Cup
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The annual Aldeen Cup amateur golf tournament was filled with local golfers this year as it came down to the wire. TJ Baker won the tournament after previously having a record-setting three-year span at the annual golf tournament from 2019-2022, but his three-year win streak ended last year to Robert Dofflemyer. Baker won the Aldeen Cup Sunday going 5 under, totaling 139 between the two rounds. Baker beat Luke Lofgren by one stroke, Dofflemyer by two strokes, and former Boylan Titan Danny Gorman by five strokes.
Rockford opens community survey for Davis Park skatepark
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Local leaders want feedback from the community about a skatepark planned for Davis Park. An 18-question online survey asks people how often they think they would use a skatepark, their wheels of choice, skill level, design ideas and more. The survey is open until late Wednesday...
Securely Shred Your Documents at a Free Shred Truck
Delaina Zellers and Tasha Wendorf invite everyone to German American State Bank’s upcoming Shred Truck event. The free event is meant to prevent the community from becoming victims of fraud. At the event, you’ll be able to securely shred sensitive documents for free. The first session takes place on Wednesday, August 7th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at New Life Bible Church. The second session will be held on Saturday, August 10th fom 8:00 AM to noon. information on the event, you can head to https://www.facebook.com/events/504966355209742. If you’d like tips on how to prevent fraud, head to https://www.germanamericanstatebank.com/.
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