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Wisconsin Weekend Weather: La Crosse to Warm Up Significantly
La Crosse, WI – Drier conditions are expected to prevail across La Crosse and the surrounding areas, continuing into the first half of the weekend. As the week progresses, temperatures will remain seasonable, culminating in a significant warm-up by the weekend. According to the US National Weather Service La...
Minocqua Brewing Co. to brew beer in honor of VP Kamala Harris' presidential bid
MINOCQUA, Wis. — A Wisconsin brewery is capitalizing on Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid. Minocqua Brewing Co. is beginning production of Hope Expresso Stout. A four-pack is $17 and is available for presale right now. They'll ship in September. The owner of Minocqua Brewing Co. previously launched an...
Two motorcycle riders die after crashing into hill at a Crawford County intersection
A motorcycle reportedly crashed into a rocky hillside near Boscobel late Monday night, killing the two people who were riding on the cycle. The Crawford County sheriff’s office says the motorcycle driven by 43-year-old David Fillyaw of Muscoda crossed a Wisconsin River bridge on Highway 61 at a high rate of speed, and hit the rock wall head-on, instead of turning onto Highway 60 at an intersection.
Explore all things Irish during La Crosse’s Irishfest from August 9-11
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The 19th annual Irishfest is coming to La Crosse just around the corner, and will have fun for all ages. Possibly one of the most notable parts of this year’s event is a performance by Gaelic Storm, a Celtic band founded in California in 1996. The band appeared in the Titanic film in 1997, also recording songs on the soundtrack for the movie.
Take steps to prevent mosquito bites this wet summer
If you think mosquitoes are peskier this summer than they have been the past couple of years, you’re probably not alone. But that doesn’t mean your outdoor adventures have to end with a dozen itchy red bumps on your body. With the frequent rain events already this summer,...
Rochester Police Find Body of Young Man During Welfare Check
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is investigating the death of a young man. Limited information is available. Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers found his body during a welfare check on Sunday. Police conducted the check at a residence in the 10 block of 6th Ave. in...
Studies show hospital admissions will be on the rise soon
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Multiple national research companies are reporting hospitals across the nation will be seeing more patients over the next decade. Recent studies from Kaufman Hall and Sg2 show hospital volumes are expected to grow significantly. Gundersen Health System President Heather Schimmers believes there are multiple reasons why numbers could rise.
Big Ten’s Drunkest City Approves Alcohol Sales At College Football Games
It took longer than many might’ve expected, but Wisconsin football fans will soon be able to purchase alcohol inside Camp Randall Stadium. The announcement was made on Monday during the start of Big Ten Media Days. That’s huge news for a campus that loves its booze. Madison, Wisconsin is the conference’s drunkest city according to […] The post Big Ten’s Drunkest City Approves Alcohol Sales At College Football Games appeared first on BroBible.
Democratic group launches $20M ad campaign targeting Trump after Biden steps aside
A major Democratic super PAC is launching a $20 million ad campaign in battleground states hitting former President Trump over the events of Jan. 6, 2021, following the Republican convention and the change atop the Democratic ticket. American Bridge 21st Century, which is also the party’s main opposition research outfit, will begin airing ads on…
Bank Robber Sentenced in Case that Prompted Change in Wisconsin Law
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday’s hearing....
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 1,000 people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of color with a statue at its state Capitol. Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday’s unveiling.
Head of restaurant association hopes short-term pain from RNC leads to long-term gain
MILWAUKEE – Many restaurants and bars didn’t reap the economic benefits of the Republican National Convention. “There were (restaurants) staffed up, were open, and no one was there,” said Kristine Hillmer, CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “They had expenses, labor, supplies, in their facility. But we do know one of the reasons why we wanted the RNC to come here was for future long game.”
Two Men Arrested And Charged After Traffic Stop Reveals Improvised Explosive Device, Meth
POLK COUNTY (DrydenWire) - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office retrieved an Improvised Explosive Device during a routine traffic stop which also resulted in the seizure of Methamphetamine. The Marathon County Bomb Squad assisted with the removal of the explosive device. Two were arrested and charged, Nicholas Carlson, age 43, of Menomonie, WI; and Cory Stanhope, age 30, of Chetek, WI.
County officials say inflation is making it harder to maintain current levels of service as population grows
EAU CLAIRE — “It’s kind of a two-edged sword,” said Eau Claire County Administrator Kathryn Schauf when commenting on the population growth in the county. “Last year, we had the highest net new construction in the state.” This, she said, is a good thing for county revenue because the amount of property tax that can be levied by the county is determined by this value. “We can only increase our...
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