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1 dead, 1 injured in ATV crash
One person is dead and a second person was seriously injured in an ATV crash that appears to have involved alcohol, police said. The crash was reported at about 8:30 a.m. on July 20 at the Tigerton OHV Park and Campground in Shawano County. Police Chief Michael Weatherwax said an employee found the two victims and CPR was in progress when rescue crews arrived on scene.
Inside the MAGA Asylum: Four Days of Worship With the Cult of Trump
MILWAUKEE — On the floor of Donald Trump’s nominating convention Thursday night, a woman from Illinois in a cowboy hat handed out fake bandages for attendees to affix to their ears in solidarity with the former president who was grazed by an assassin’s bullet. These “bandages” weren’t the bright white of the original — they were printed with the American flag. The text on the reverse side read: “July 13, 2024. ‘We ALL Dodged the Bullet.’”Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump's Channel After Three-Year Ban As Trump took the stage to accept the GOP nomination, and recount his brush with death, a...
Humidity hangs around for the first half of the week, leading to more storm chances
The downpours that popped along the lake breeze this afternoon have been spotty, but extremely efficient rain producers! Storms were producing up to 2"/hr rainfall rates at times. Here are a few reports. Showers and storms are pushing west and will exit SE WI by 7pm at the latest as...
Small t-storm chance areas south/west today
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5…. It’s a rather quiet start to this final day of our weekend with partly cloudy skies. Low pressure to our west is pushing in these early morning clouds, and this system plus the warmer temps and touch of humidity we’re experiencing at this early hour are going to help fuel the chance for pop-up thunderstorms mostly south/west of Green Bay this afternoon.
Former Badger football specialist showcases his Wisconsin knowledge in recent Packers video
Former Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden showcased his knowledge of the state of Wisconsin in a recent social media video from the Green Bay Packers on Friday. In the video, Green Bay’s social team tests its rookie class’ knowledge of Wisconsin town names. While nearly every rookie in the video mispronounces the names, Bowden aces the test.
AirVenture Cup Race takes flight over Upper Wisconsin
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau AirVenture Cup race kicked off Sunday. The nearly 430-mile course held the biggest turnout in the race history with 120 registered and 84 total racers. The AirVenture Cup weekend began Saturday with an open house to view and tour the planes as well as...
Wausau Woodchucks down Lakeshore in rain-shortened Northwoods League game
WAUSAU –The Wausau Woodchucks rallied to defeat the Lakeshore Chinooks 5-4 in a rain-shortened game Saturday night at Athletic Park. The game ended was halted in the middle of the sixth inning and eventually called complete as a game is official after five innings. The Chucks gave up three...
Rafters Lose Game Two 14-6, Get Swept in Doubleheader Against Wausau
Rafters lose game two 14-6, get swept in doubleheader against Wausau. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – Games one and two of Thursday’s doubleheader were eerily similar. In both games, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters allowed Wausau to score nine runs in the top of the fifth and coast to victory.
Mayors Monday: Weston Administrator Jami Gebert and Public Works Director Michael Wodalski
WESTON, WI (WSAU) — Two new water wells are online in Weston, but that won’t be the end of their water infrastructure upgrades. Public Works Director Michael Wodalski says the new wells will allow them to shift attention to cleaning up other issues without interrupting service. “We won’t have to worry about being low on water,” said Wodalski. “We can do well rehabs, clean up secondary contaminants like iron and manganese that cause aesthetic issues in some of our wells.”
Patient reunites with lifesavers in Alpha after a year
ALPHA, Mich. (WLUC) - Emergency personnel lined the Anderson Ball Field in Alpha for a surprise reunion with a patient on Saturday. On July 22 of last year, Steven Gorman fell from a ladder while tackling a hornet’s nest at a relative’s home in Crystal Falls. Steven’s wife, Amy Gorman, planned the surprise to celebrate his miraculous recovery.
Cyber security is top priority for county director
MARINETTE — Trying to stay one step ahead of cyber criminals can be a frustrating game of cat and mouse for the good guys. “Cyber security is what keeps me up at night,” said Kevin Solway, the director of technology services and the chief information officer for Marinette County. “Those are the things I will wake up at night and be thinking, ‘Oh, I wondered if we covered that.’ I’m not trying to say I’m up all the time. This is what I worry about...
Saturday in the Park concert raises money for Iron Mountain city park
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - Iron Mountain’s Saturday in the Park Music Festival begins Friday. Five bands will play at the Iron Mountain City Park through the night and on Saturday. The event raises money for park improvements. Organizer Dale Alessandrini said the community shows up for the park.
Iron Mountain Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament breaks record
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - Almost a dozen basketball courts filled Carpenter Avenue in Iron Mountain Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, competitors from across the Midwest will fight to be the Iron Mountain Gus Macker Champion. 275 teams have registered, the highest number in the Iron Mountain tournament since 2021.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers throws support behind VP Kamala Harris for 2024 presidential election
CHICAGO (CBS) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, following President Joe Biden's decision to bow out of the race.Mr. Biden announced his decision ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. He has endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Alongside Evers, a number of other governors announced their support for Harris Monday morning, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — all Democrats.Wisconsin, where the Republican National Convention just wrapped up, is considered to a major battleground state...
Central Wisconsin: Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms Possible
Green Bay, WI – Morning fog is expected to burn off quickly today, giving way to clearer skies across northern and northeast Wisconsin. According to the US National Weather Service in Green Bay, cloudier conditions will persist from central into east-central Wisconsin. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, particularly...
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
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