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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to visit Green Bay, Milwaukee next week
(WLUK) -- A member of President Joe Biden's Cabinet is coming to Wisconsin next week during a tour of the Midwest. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to travel to Wisconsin and Michigan on Tuesday, with stops in the Green Bay area and the Upper Peninsula. He will be back in Wisconsin on Wednesday for a visit to the Milwaukee area.
Wages up 1%, home prices up 7% and 4 more takeaways as Green Bay, Appleton area June home sales
Existing home sales declined 10.5% in June across much of Wisconsin, but Green Bay, Appleton and Oshkosh areas all saw either smaller declines, or in one region's case, an increase. June is part of Wisconsin's peak home-buying season which makes the decline in sales, and a decline in new...
Wisconsin isn't building new housing fast enough, Policy Forum report finds
Home prices and rents have surged statewide since the pandemic, and relief isn't coming fast enough. That's according to a report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, which found that despite pushes from lawmakers — and strong demand from homebuyers and renters alike — Wisconsin still isn't building enough new housing. ...
Check out which Olympic, Paralympic athletes have ties to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - With opening ceremonies for the Paris Olympic Games right around the corner, take a look at all of the athletes with ties to the Badger State. You can watch the Paris Olympics on WMTV and check results here. Basketball. Tyrese Haliburton: The Indiana Pacers guard and...
Keith Urban’s Outfit Under Fire From Popular Wisconsin Gas Station
Kwik Trip gas station has ignited a social media frenzy after calling out country music superstar Keith Urban for his questionable fashion choice at a recent show in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip vs. Buc-ee's. Let me just start by saying I have never been to a Buc-ee's gas station before, BUT...
Wisconsin Braces for Scorching Heat as Temperatures Soar
Milwaukee, WI – Residents across Wisconsin are advised to prepare for a significant heat wave next week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), above-average temperatures with heat indices between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. Some areas may experience heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. These elevated temperatures...
City left without police department after all its officers resign
LANSING, Iowa (WKBT) - A city in Iowa has been left without a police department after all its officers resigned. On Friday, the Lansing Police Department will be empty. “I guess we’re governing, lawing ourselves,” local restaurant owner Owen Buckmaster said. Lansing’s mayor confirmed the city’s entire police...
UWL library is broadening its digital archives
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The library at UW La Crosse is looking to broaden its archives through the Driftless River Initiative. The initiative aims at expanding collections related to the Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi River. Being located so close to the western coast of the state means La Crosse attracts more artifacts relating to the history of the area.
Enjoy weekly live music with La Crosse’s Moon Tunes
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Every Thursday from July to September, Riverside Park in La Crosse hosts Moon Tunes, a weekly concert series that features live music. Moon Tunes is in its 12th season at Riverside Park. The event was started as a unique was to offer a free concert series to the community, all while raising donations and awareness of the bandshell and other new amenities in and around the Riverside Park area.
Memorial services today at Viroqua Park Bowl for baseball coaching legend Peder Swanson
VIROQUA, Wis. – A visitation and memorial service will be held today, in the place where Viroqua baseball coaching legend Peder “Pete” Swanson (known to most as Swans) spent a good part of his life, the Viroqua Park Bowl. (details on how to watch a livestream of the service in the obituary below)
‘I’m getting Subway tonight!’: Christian man outs Subway for refusing to serve him because of his shirt, but you need to know what it says
Recently, a video on TikTok has gone somewhat viral depicting a heated exchange between a customer and a sandwich artist at Subway who refused to serve him. The 30-second video was shared by an account that seems to entirely revolve around promoting alt-right, Christian, and MAGA type content, and it currently has around 3 million views. Upon first viewing, you may be inclined to believe that the Subway worker is the one at fault, and the caption in the video even reads: “Subway Karen Refuses Service to Christians in Waunakee, WI.”
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