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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...
Wisconsin Republicans to open new Hispanic outreach center
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to open a new Hispanic outreach office in Milwaukee next month after GOP leaders let their lease on the old one expire. The state party said in a news release that the new office will open Aug. 3. The release didn’t offer any details about the location and party spokesperson Matt Fisher didn’t immediately respond to an email.
Wisconsin Fog Alert: Dense Fog Expected Overnight in La Crosse Area
La Crosse, WI – Dense fog is expected to develop overnight in and west of the Mississippi River, affecting the La Crosse area and far southwest Wisconsin. The National Weather Service has issued a fog alert, warning that visibility may drop to a quarter mile or less in some spots. The fog is anticipated to be most dense for a few hours around sunrise.
Wisconsin leaders react to Biden pulling out of the presidential race
STOUGHTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Following President Joe Biden's announcement Sunday he would drop out of the 2024 presidential race, Wisconsin's congressional Democrats all voices their support for the decision and publicly backed Vice President Kamala Harris as their party's new nominee. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, in a reelection fight of...
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