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"How Rural Voters Could Decide the Presidential Race"
As the 2024 presidential election looms, one key demographic that could influence the outcome is rural voters. According to a recent New York Times poll, 31% of rural voters in critical swing states identify as independents, rather than aligning with either major political party.
One reason tribes got caught up in lending business schemes
Boozhoo ("hello" in Ojibwe) and miigwech ("thank you") for reading the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter. Tribal officials with the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Nation in northern Wisconsin found themselves in hot water recently for partnering with the proprietors of a nationwide payday loan scheme. The lending businesses were mostly owned and operated by nontribal...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
Hunter Education Classes: (Updated)
Update: This class is now full; however, the Sheriff’s Dept. plans to offer another class this fall. Editor’s note: Deputy Lund of the Rock County Sheriff’s Dept. told the Banner that as of Thursday morning, 8/22, only a few spaces remain. The department has previously told the Banner that Rock County residency is not required in order to participate in their classes. Although the registration form only references the September classes, all three classes must be attended. In order to register the student must have a WI DNR customer ID number, which may be obtained by calling 888-936-7463 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. The number may also be obtained here.
JP Cullen to guide renovation of former Chase Bank for Children's Museum of Rock County
JANESVILLE — The Children’s Museum of Rock County has chosen JP Cullen as its construction manager to guide the project through its crucial design and fundraising stages, it was announced on Wednesday. By working with JP Cullen, the museum aims to avoid potential budget overruns and project delays while ensuring the project aligns with its fundraising efforts. “We’re only about halfway through the design with Angus Young from Janesville, but...
1 person dead, 3 injured in quadruple shooting near 40th and North
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a quadruple shooting that took place around 1:50 a.m. near 40th and North that left a 38-year-old father of 6 dead. "I went out and he was right here laid out," Demetri Burton said. Just hours after the death of...
Art in MKE: Tom Fruin creates dazzling mosaic sculptures out of salvaged materials
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Perched high atop the Coakley Brothers building in Walker's Point, a kaleidoscopic water tower illuminates the Milwaukee neighborhood. It's one of just 10 in the world, and the largest of anything Tom Fruin has ever made. The Brooklyn-based artist calls the endeavor "monumental" - one that required a lot of trust and support, and the help of a team.
Milwaukee smoke shop targeted by thieves 5 times in less than a year
MILWAUKEE — Around 2:20 a.m. Monday, Alyssa Waite was woken up by loud thuds and a glass break alarm as thieves tried to get into Knuckleheads Wellness MKE. She manages and lives above the smoke shop. She checked the security cameras and saw two people disguised in hoods and masks slamming a cinder block into the smoke shop's front door glass.
Goldesberry Earns Pair of Top 5’s with IRA at Wilmot & Angell Park
You wouldn’t think running a big half mile like Knoxville for a week against the best sprint car drivers in the world would give the Rockstar Energy Drink team the notes and confidence they needed to get back up front with the IRA Sprints on the short tracks of Wisconsin.
Kenosha residents still dealing with pipe blockage issues
KENOSHA, Wis. — The investigation over a blocked pipe in Kenosha from earlier this month could take longer after the same pipe experienced rising water levels on Sunday, according to officials. City leaders responded to the site on Sunday afternoon. At around 8:30 a.m., utility crews responded to sewage...
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