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The political tide turns in Wisconsin
The big news out of Wisconsin’s primary Tuesday was the defeat of two ballot measures crafted by Republican legislators that would have hamstrung the governor’s ability to hand out federal emergency aid. Farmers, small business owners and child care providers who were rescued from bankruptcy by millions of dollars in federal relief funds distributed by […]
Battleground: Choices are now set for Fox Valley voters ahead of the Nov. 5 election
APPLETON — The lines are drawn and the choices are set for the Nov. 5 election after Tuesday's primary. In Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, De Pere Democrat Kristin Lyerly, an OB-GYN physician, will battle De Pere Republican Tony Wied, a former gas station owner, in what surely will be a lively three-month campaign period. In...
As school nears, Wisconsin health agencies seek to boost vaccine rates
With the start of the school year approaching, parents will have more opportunities to get their children vaccinated as the local public health agency seeks to boost school immunization rates through more vaccine clinics. Morgan Finke, spokeswoman for Public Health Madison & Dane County, said the agency increased the total...
Wisconsin Weather Alert: Dangerous Lake Michigan Beach Conditions and Small Craft Advisory
Green Bay, WI – The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement and a Small Craft Advisory for Lake Michigan and Green Bay, warning of dangerous conditions from Thursday morning through Friday morning. High wave action and strong currents are expected to create perilous swimming conditions along Lake Michigan beaches, while hazardous conditions for small craft are anticipated on both Lake Michigan and Green Bay.
Eight states have implemented statewide policies on K-12 school cellphone usage
Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Eight states have implemented statewide policies on K-12 school cellphone usage. Wisconsin voters defeat two ballot measures that would have limited the governor’s power to distribute federal funds. Elections...
Did you hear that?! What is shaking homes in Central Wisconsin
The National Gaurd is hosting a training event with some of the world's most advanced aircraft in Wisconsin. Many, including neighbors in Redgranite, are describing 'booms' that shake the house.
Wisconsinites celebrate clean energy on Inflation Reduction Act anniversary
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsinites gathered in Madison on Wednesday to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on the state. Since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed by President Biden in 2022, the federal law has supported $920 million in climate and clean energy projects in Wisconsin, organizers highlighted.
“There’s nothing worse than having a child missing:” New missing child alert addresses major issues with amber alerts
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wisconsin has introduced a new Missing Child Alert system designed to enhance the state’s response to cases involving missing children. Attorney General Josh Kaul, the Wausau Police Department, and several lawmakers discussed the initiative Wednesday. The Amber Alert system has strict criteria that had to...
Big Lots Closing Stores Nationwide, Including Minnesota And Wisconsin Locations
Another one bites the dust! A ton of big businesses have announced closures lately, or at the very least, the scaling back of some of their locations. A recent example of this is Italian chain Buca di Beppo, which abruptly closed thirteen locations across the country over the summer. Another...
Drone business brings new technology to area farms
CADOTT — John Goodman showed off his two massive drones at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, showing how new equipment can improve farming. Goodman said the large drones weigh about 300 pounds when the 40-liter tanks are fully loaded. “We can spray herbicide, fungicide and cover crops,” Goodman said. “We do inter-seeding into standing corn. You don’t transmit disease, and you don’t trample crops. It’s a form of technology that really...
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