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Several Area Meat Producers Receive DATCP Grants
The DATCP has released the recipients of their 2024 Meat Processor Grants, and several local and area producers made the cut. A total of 38 meat processors throughout Wisconsin are getting a portion of the $!8 million available this year, including Carl Budding and Company and Sheboygan Pasty Company, both out of Sheboygan.
Spindell, activist have heated exchange at elections commission meeting
Republican Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Robert Spindell had a heated back and forth with a voting rights activist during a commission meeting Thursday as a group of protesters attended the meeting to call for his resignation because of his participation in the false elector plan to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and previous […] The post Spindell, activist have heated exchange at elections commission meeting appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Rain and thunder chances return Friday
High temperatures Thursday afternoon warmed into the mid and upper 70s with Rockford’s high reaching 78 degrees. This was the ‘coolest’ high temperature since June 11th when the mercury reached 79. The next day we warmed into the low 90s!. High pressure moving through the Great Lakes...
Investigation finds Wisconsin school failed to comply with seclusion and restraint policies
A recent investigation found a Wisconsin school failed to comply with several seclusion and restraint policies, including ensuring sufficient training, properly documenting seclusion and restraint incidents, debriefing after incidents, notifying the student’s parent and removing a lock on the door of the seclusion room. The investigation, conducted by Daniel Unertl, an attorney with Attoles Law, […] The post Investigation finds Wisconsin school failed to comply with seclusion and restraint policies appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Kooima Elected To Serve Wisconsin Association of FFA
Abel Kooima of the Waupun FFA Chapter was elected to a year of service as the 2024-2025 Section Six State FFA Officer during the 95th Wisconsin FFA Convention. His advisors are Mr. Beaver, Ms. Costello, Mr. Christian, Mr. Daane, Mr. Seichter, and Mrs. Chitko. Helen and Bob Kooima are Abel’s parents.
Report: Wisconsin football to again host fall camp at UW-Platteville
The Wisconsin Badgers football program will again host its fall training camp at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville this year. It is part of a three-year deal between the two schools, according to a report from NBC 15’s Mike Jacques. Luke Fickell and his Wisconsin squad will travel west to...
Relief efforts are underway in southern Wisconsin after a weekend of tornadoes and heavy rains
Communities across southern Wisconsin are cleaning up after severe storms hit much of the state over the weekend. Janesville faces significant damage from the EF-2 tornado it endured Saturday night. Kevin Lahner, city manager for Janesville, told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that at least 338 homes were damaged and about six homes were “completely destroyed.”
Wisconsin’s latest charter school haul much smaller than past years
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin is getting millions of dollars from the federal government to grow charter schools in the state, but the haul for 2024 is tens-of-millions of dollars less than in the past. The Department of Public Instruction this week announced an $11.4 million grant to either open or expand charter schools across the state. “The program provides awards for three purposes: planning and implementation subgrants for charter...
When Will Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa Start to See Fireflies Again?
It seems like all of our attention is on the 17-year emergence of the Cicadas that are reportedly starting to show up in the northern part of Yellowstone County. And then there are the ticks we need to check ourselves for, and the mosquitoes we need to avoid. But what...
New Train Service Now From Minnesota to Illinois Took 12 Years
Good things come to those who wait and that apparently includes trains as there is much rejoicing about a new service connecting Minnesota and Illinois that took 12 years to get done. I saw Route Fifty share the news of a train line called Borealis which is Amtrak service between...
Highlighting Wisconsin’s Rich Food Culture in Top Chef Season 21
Top Chef has brought its culinary competition to the heart of America for Season 21, turning the spotlight on Milwaukee and Wisconsin’s rich food culture. This season features local chefs and highlights authentic flavors that go beyond the state’s famous beer and cheese. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the season:
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