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Opening at 3 p.m. for the 166th annual Washington County Fair – July 23, 2024
July 23, 2024 – Town of Polk, Wi – It’s opening day for the 166th annual Washington County Fair. Gates open at 3 p.m. Come join us and stay for the fireworks, sponsored by Morrie’s West Bend Honda. Click BELOW to see other free opportunities at the fair.
Harris tells roaring Wisconsin crowd November election is 'a choice between freedom and chaos'
A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris in West Allis, Wisconsin as she opened her Democratic political case against Republican former President Donald Trump. In her first rally since locking up the presidential nomination, she said Tuesday that in the November election against Trump, “it’s a choice between freedom and chaos.” Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 presidential race. WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (AP) — A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday as she opened her public case against Republican former President Donald Trump by declaring November’s election will be “a choice between freedom and chaos.” “In this campaign, I promise you, I will proudly put my record against his any day of the week,” Harris said. “We believe in a future where every person has the opportunity not just to get by, but to get ahead.”
Prepping sheep for the Washington County Fair | By Abigail Drewitz
Kewaskum, WI – It is definitely crunch time as high school student in Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4H prepare their animals for the annual Washington County Fair. Just a day or two off routine could affect how your animal looks this close to the fair. You might...
Previewing the fifth year of Cedarburg's 'Country in the Burg'
CEDARBURG, Wis. (CBS 58) -- One local festival is looking to continue its legacy of providing a lot of country music while giving back to the community. "Country in the Burg" is entering its fifth year, and to get a preview of what to expect, the festival's creator and director Alex Uhan joined us on Monday, July 22.
Waukesha's Friedman Alley final design plans to be unveiled
WAUKESHA, Wis. - The final design plans for Friedman Alley in Waukesha are set to be unveiled at a public open house on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The City of Waukesha invites the public to an Open House at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street, on Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. Attendees...
Wauwatosa Spends $368,000 on Large Park TROLL by Danish Artist [EXCLUSIVE]
The artist describes himself as a “Danish artist / designer specialized in building from trash / recycle materials“. The other day, we received a tip from a concerned citizen who said that the City of Wauwatosa’s Tourism Commission was blowing $368,000 on a large garden gnome. Could this possibly be true?
Letter to the Editor | Time for change | By Jean Weymier
July 22, 2024 – Washington Co., WI – I thought Republicans believed in term limits. Why, then, do I keep seeing the Republican Party supporting so many people who have already served two terms (e.g. Eight years)?. When we get new blood and ideas on how to do...
West Bend district finalizing plans for possible November referendum
The West Bend School Board held a July 22 work session and continued its efforts to finalize details associated with a proposed facilities projects referendum for the Nov. 5 election. Based on tonight’s direction, the board will formally act on the legal ballot resolution language at its regular board meeting Aug.12.
Conservative Wisconsin law firm strengthening ties with local school boards
Erica Kochanski has been paying attention to the Waukesha School board since moving to the district in 2021. That was the same year the board gained national attention for deciding not to participate in a federal program that would have provided free school lunches to families. The district has since gotten notice for its handling of LGBTQ+ issues.
Fred A. Schaefer VFW Post 1393 has a lot to offer
West Bend, Wi – For more than 100 years, the VFW Auxiliary has been fulfilling its original objectives by supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars service members, veterans and their families, and spreading patriotism nationwide. VFW members have volunteered many hours, donated thousands of dollars and honored hundreds of thousands of veterans.
Fate of Wauwatosa citations remains unclear despite judge ruling 2020 curfew was illegal
The fate of citations issued to at least 61 people during Wauwatosa's emergency curfew order in October 2020 remains unclear two weeks since a Wisconsin judge's decision that declared the curfew violated state statute. Here's what to know. Judge decided in early July that Wauwatosa, mayor violated state statute issuing emergency curfew ...
Progress Continues on Summer Renovations at Oconomowoc Schools
OCONOMOWOC — With the summer break in full swing, renovation and update projects at Oconomowoc High School (OHS) and Ixonia Elementary School are progressing as planned, according to the Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD). Ixonia Elementary School Updates. At Ixonia Elementary School, significant strides have been made on the...
Lac La Belle Seeks to Renegotiate Land Sale With Tall Pines Conservancy
LAC LA BELLE, Wis. — The village of Lac La Belle is aiming to renegotiate the terms of a land sale to Tall Pines Conservancy, with Village President Tim Clark expressing concerns that the initial agreement was not executed properly. Susan Buchanan, executive director of Tall Pines Conservancy, stated...
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