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Firecracker Fourth. Independence Day events in Janesville and the surrounding area
A host of area Fourth of July events are scheduled in Janesville and surrounding communities in the coming week. A look at some of the holiday activities: The Patriotic Concert The Badger Chordhawks Chorus will present “The Patriotic Concert,” a musical tribute to service people, with several concerts over the course of the week. Opera singer Christopher Aaron Smith, composer and arranger Cody Linder and pianist Sylvia O’Connor are part...
Kernels score walk-off win for third straight victory over Beloit
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Down 6-5 in the bottom of the 9th inning, the Kernels put their first four batters on base, and Gabriel Gonzalez delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly to secure the 7-6 win. It's the Kernels' third straight win against Beloit, who won 9 straight before that.
Wisconsin’s Dark Side: Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities Revealed
Crime Hotspots in Wisconsin: Top 10 Most Dangerous Places. According to SouthWestJournal, Wisconsin is a state with many nice places, but some areas are not safe. The police looked at crime statistics and made a list of the top 10 most dangerous places in Wisconsin. Beloit: The Most Dangerous City...
Minnesota, Wisconsin Named Two Of The Most Independent States
We are just about a week away from the 4th of July and that means celebrations and time soaking in the great outdoors. It looks like we now have another reason to celebrate!. Minnesota and Wisconsin were just named two of the most independent states in the entire country. They were given this great title in a new study put out by WalletHub on Tuesday (June 25th).
A Legendary Actress from Wisconsin Has Alzheimer’s
A legendary, Oscar-nominated actress from Wisconsin has been suffering from Alzheimer's for the past five years, according to her son, who announced the actress has succumbed to the debilitating disease this week. Actress Gena Rowlands, who is 94-years-old, was a popular screen actress from the 1960s - 1980s, maybe most...
Wisconsin DNR: “Stop Harvesting This Bug From Our State Parks!”
So, you're wandering through your local state park, enjoying the great outdoors, when suddenly you hear that unmistakable, loud buzzing sound. Ah, cicadas! These fascinating little critters are a true sign of summer, emerging in droves and providing a unique soundtrack to your hike. But have you ever wondered, “Can I take some of these home for a snack?” Well, apparently that seems to be the case in some areas of Wisconsin! So much so, that the DNR has had to reiterate, "that's a big No-No!" To be fair, the Wisconsin DNR didn't specifically state what the bugs were being harvested for, but this was my first thought.
Maroszek Elected To Serve Wisconsin Association of FFA
Taylor Maroszek of the Pulaski FFA Chapter was elected to a year of service as the 2024-2025 Section Eight State FFA Officer during the 95th Wisconsin FFA Convention. Her advisors are Cedric Pettis, Erin Montgomery, and Kaleb Santy. William and Barbara Maroszek are Taylor’s parents. A 2024 graduate, Maroszek...
Gov. Evers declares state of emergency for Wisconsin due to recent storms, tornadoes
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for Wisconsin due to the recent severe weather that hit across the state, producing hail, heavy rain, high winds, thunderstorms and tornadoes. In a news release, the governor's office said the state of emergency declaration, which was made Friday, comes after "several rounds of...
AAA projects Friday will be the busiest for 4th of July air travel
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Friday is expected to be the busiest air travel day ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Auto group AAA projects nearly 1.6 million Wisconsinites will head out fifty miles or more from home between Friday and Sunday, July 7. AAA also projected 5.74 million...
How much did it rain in Milwaukee, Madison and elsewhere in Wisconsin overnight?
Many Wisconsinites looked outside Saturday morning to find that it rained overnight. But where did it rain and how much?. Milwaukee, New Berlin and Madison took the lead with cities that got the most rain, each with at least two inches overnight, according to the National Weather Service volunteer monitoring service.
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