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Three Northeast Wisconsin entries are Wis. Innovation Award finalists
The Wisconsin Innovation Awards announced the 31 finalists for the 2024 awards, recognizing the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies and individuals. Among the finalists are entries from Appleton, Berlin and Oshkosh. The winners of the 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony, scheduled to...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Community spread of Pertussis reported in Marathon County
The Marathon County Health Department has identified several cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in the county, consistent with the statewide and national increase reported by the CDC. Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that can affect people of all ages. However, it can be severe, especially...
Gov. Evers announces $1.3 million in grants for Great Lakes
MADISON, Wis. -- Governor Tony Evers announced Monday nearly $1.3 million in grants to support quality of life, foster economic development, protect and improve the Great Lakes resources, and create resiliency in Wisconsin’s coastal communities.
Your first look inside the new Wood County Sheriff’s Office and Jail as construction continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS − It's been about 1 ⅟₂ years since Wood County broke ground on the new Wood County Sheriff's Office and Jail in October 2022, and the approximately $98 million project is still on time and on budget, according to officials. Construction of the new county building is on track to...
Wisconsin home-owners facing a tenant discrimination charge
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two owners of a duplex in Appleton, Wisconsin was charged by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for discriminating against a tenant with disabilities. The owners violated the Fair Housing Act by refusing to grant a tenant with a disability an accommodation to...
Court Hearing Held for Wisconsin Rapids Man Accused of Capturing Intimate Images of Students
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) — The former Assumption High School accused of producing naked images of students in his home appeared in court on Monday, facing ten felony counts for capturing intimate photos. Seth Milkey appeared for an arrangement on Monday. He and his defense team stood mute when...
Sunday fire leads to hours-long Hwy. 51 shutdown
A portion of southbound Hwy. 51 was closed to traffic for five hours on Sunday while crews battled a blaze that started in a storage garage in Arbor Vitae. The blaze was reported at about 6:40 p.m. at 111107 Kern Lane. The four-bay storage garage was engulfed in flames when crews arrived, with several small explosions. Several vehicles near the garage were also on fire, officials said.
Wausau Woodchucks blasts Lakeshore, head into Northwoods League All-Star break at 41-12
WAUSAU – The Wausau Woodchucks hit double digits in runs for the 10th time this season, and for the 10th time they were victorious, as they rolled past the Lakeshore Chinooks 15-6 to sweep a two-game home series on Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park. Wausau is now 41-12 overall...
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