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First Alert Weather: Dry end to the weekend, possible storms by Tuesday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -It is the last weekend of June in North Central Wisconsin, and it has been a while since we had a dry weekend. Although it will wasn’t completely rain-free during the early morning, much of the day did feature some sunshine. A clear sky and late spring-like for Sunday into Monday. The next weather maker affects the area late Monday night into Tuesday, with showers and storms. There is a chance that some storms either Monday night or Tuesday could be strong. The weather leading up to the 4th of July holiday is expected to stay dry and be a bit warmer, however, showers and a chance of storms could move back in by Thursday night and last into Friday.
Patty Loew, Ojibwe journalist, inducted into Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Patty Loew, 72, recently inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, has left an indelible mark in the field of journalism. But she had no idea this was her calling until well into her college career. She did, after all, change her major seven times at UW-La Crosse. “Then...
6 new affordable housing developments eligible for loan programs
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) are handing out the next round of money for the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and Infrastructure Access loan programs. “Expanding access to affordable housing is a critical part of our efforts to address our state’s generational workforce challenges...
Printed Sensors in Soil Could Help Farmers Improve Crop Yields
University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have developed low-cost sensors that allow for real-time, continuous monitoring of nitrate in soil types that are common in Wisconsin. These printed electrochemical sensors could enable farmers to make better informed nutrient management decisions and reap economic benefits. While nitrate is an essential nutrient for growing...
Wisconsin DNR Says Don’t Steal Cicadas & Here’s Why (It’s Gross)
Those pesky cicadas are starting to die off, but they're still kicking around enough for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to warn. The warning is that stealing insects, even cicadas, is not okay from their forests. It's important to note that poaching or harvesting cicadas from state lands is...
Door County custom home builder wins state award for home in $500,000 to $750,000 category
STURGEON BAY - For a second straight year, local construction and design company PortSide Builders, Inc. won a statewide award for a home it custom designed and built in Door County. PortSide received the Badger Craftsman Award from the Wisconsin Builders Association in the category of Best New Home, $500,000...
For more than 30 years, Tree-Ripe has brought fresh citrus, peaches and more to Wisconsin
When Tree-Ripe Fruit Co. got its start in 1990, it was just a truck of fruit and an advertisement in the paper. People showed up for the fresh tree-ripe citrus and a business was born. Customers have continued to show up in droves year after year. Today, Tree-Ripe offers a variety of fruits...
CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Fake airline support phone numbers
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - As the travel season begins, you should also make sure you aren’t being taken advantage of by scam artists. The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin is warning about increasing reports of airfare scams, third-party booking websites, and fake phone numbers. An Oshkosh woman almost lost...
Schraufnagel Elected To Serve Wisconsin Association of FFA
Luke Schraufnagel of the Thorp FFA Chapter was elected to a year of service as the 2024-2025 Section Seven State FFA Officer during the 95th Wisconsin FFA Convention. His parents are Glen and Molly Schraufnagel. Glen is also Luke’s FFA advisor. A 2024 graduate, Luke plans to attend a...
Duessler, Bley filled with pride after Miss Wisconsin experience
You can still find Miss Door County Kylee Duessler and Miss Door County Teen Emily Bley smiling after last weekend’s Miss Wisconsin pageant. The two participated in the festivities held in Oshkosh, competing against more than 30 other girls across various categories. In the end, Duessler became the county’s first Top 5 finalist in the Miss Wisconsin pageant in the program’s history. Duessler was proud of what she could accomplish, but she beamed over the performance of Bley, who talked her into participating in Miss Door County in the first place.
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