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Artists wanted for Milwaukee Riverwalk murals
Downtown Milwaukee’s Riverwalk is an epicenter for pedestrian and waterway traffic, not to mention a passageway for waterfowl and fish. Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 and Milwaukee Riverwalk District are seeking artist proposals to highlight those themes in four permanent mural installations. The Milwaukee Riverwalk Mural Collection 2024 will consist...
Ronny Chieng on Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the current political landscape
The Daily Show was supposed to come to Milwaukee during last week’s RNC. But following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the shows were canceled. The Daily Show host, Jon Stewart, addressed the cancellation, saying their venue, the Marcus Performing Arts Center, was moved inside the hard security perimeter.
Gallon of regular unleaded in Washington Co., WI, is higher than national average
July 24, 2024 – Washington Co., WI – Triple A says the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.50. Neighbors in West Bend and Washington County, WI wish they could be part of that average. What say you? What prices are you seeing?. Motorists...
DNR Investigating New Manure Spill That Killed Fish In Wisconsin
It's common knowledge that water bodies are important in many ways, while also serving as great places to have recreational fun. That's why it's important to protect them from pollution and other things that can disrupt the natural ecosystem. However, despite our best efforts, water bodies are compromised in various ways.
Crews prep the grounds as the Wisconsin Valley Fair is just one week away
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - One of the area’s biggest summer events the Wisconsin Valley Fair is now just one week away and as you can imagine, getting Marathon Park ready is no small feat. Crews spent Tuesday morning making improvements to the Midway, the set-up is underway for rides...
Challenge finding enough lawyers to serve rural areas of Wisconsin
Back in June the Wisconsin Supreme Court created a committee to address the attorney shortage in the state and it is especially prevalent in areas like Wausau and the rest of North Central Wisconsin. Almost half the state's lawyers live in the most populated counties like Milwaukee according to a...
Local organization launches statewide FAFSA completion campaign
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- College Possible Wisconsin has launched a statewide campaign to assist students with their FAFSA applications, in a response to technical issues and delays with the FAFSA application system. The goal is to ensure more area students have access to financial aid. The campaign includes free, one-on-one...
LOVE>hate Project's Annual Golf Outing is July 28
The LOVE>hate Project's ninth annual golf outing is Sunday, July 28 at the Hartford Golf Club. The project's founder Buck Blodgett told WTKM News that this event was always held in Mayville, but it was moved to Hartford this year. "We thought it was time to bring it home to...
Whitewater assault: Pedro Mayorquin Landero Jr. found guilty on 2 charges
WHITEWATER, Wis. - A Jefferson County jury on Monday, July 22 found Pedro Mayorquin Landero Jr. guilty of two charges in connection with an assault that happened on the UW-Whitewater campus in May 2021. Mayorquin Landero Jr. was found guilty of attempted robbery with use of force and battery. The...
At the Northwestern Mutual conference, many agents wore strings of colorful ribbons. What do they mean?
The annual Northwestern Mutual conference held at Henry Maier Festival Park drew thousands of employees, many sporting a string of multicolored ribbons. Attached to lanyards, some strings of ribbons were so long they trailed the ground as people walked around. Here's what they signify, and why agents are proud to wear them. ...
THC, stolen property, and a firearm found during traffic stop in Wisconsin, three men arrested
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say three men were arrested in the early morning hours on July 17 after a firearm, THC, and stolen property were found following a traffic stop. According to a release from the Pleasant Prairie Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle...
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Ideological Wisconsin law firm strengthening ties with state school boards
Erica Kochanski has been paying attention to the Waukesha School Board since moving to the school 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.
Ag Briefs: Source of manure spill in northeast Wisconsin still under investigation
ACE Twilight Meetings to be held on four Wisconsin dairies. In an effort to open dialogue about agriculture between community members, elected officials and business leaders, Professional Dairy Producers, Wisconsin Counties Association and the Wisconsin Towns Association, will be hosting the 2024 Agricultural Community Engagement ACE Twilight Meetings across Wisconsin next month.
Apostle Islands bill would create first national park in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation to redesignate the Apostle Islands from a National Lakeshore to a National Park was introduced Tuesday by U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-7, according to a press release from his office. “The Apostle Islands are one of Wisconsin’s true crown jewels and deserve to be recognized as the state’s first National Park,” Tiffany said. “This prestigious designation would not only strengthen conservation efforts, bolster the local economy, and create new job opportunities, but would also ensure lasting environmental and economic security to...
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