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The buck stops in Rothschild as village decides how to handle deer problem
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAW) - Rothschild is taking on a new kind of foe other than the heat this summer — the deer population. People are reporting an increase in the animals wreaking havoc on yards across the village and yours could be next. This increase does make sense though. After the mild winter, food was more accessible. Less snow and warmer temperatures meant a better survival and reproduction rate.
Mr. Stewart Goes to Wausau
Walking through the Museum’s fantastic exhibition think small, I noticed an elegant little lion painted by none other than well-known British wildlife artist and conservationist David Shepherd. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Shepherd, part of the décor in my office is due to him. No, I don’t have a David Shepherd original painting hanging above my desk, but I do have a classy headshot of Jimmy Stewart. What’s the connection? That’s one of the great stories passed on through generations of Museum staff and members.
Heavy summer rains pose yet another threat to central Wisconsin farmers
PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - We’ve certainly had a rainy summer so far and while the rain may help some of our farmers, it can also impact them negatively. Especially when flooding happens in their fields. Okray Family Farm in Plover has 130 acres of potatoes, and Irrigation Manager John...
St John's Lutheran Church in Merrill wants to expand their daycare to meet childcare needs
In Merrill, the daycare at St. John’s Lutheran Church currently serves 24 kids, but their waitlist has over 40 children’s names on it. They want to eliminate that waitlist and expand the daycare to support 70 children. In Lincoln County, 75% of zip codes are considered child care...
Potholes aren’t a problem for Stevens Point thanks to new and faster equipment
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Potholes? Not a problem for Stevens Point as an infrared patcher is eliminating those repeat offenders and allowing the city to save time and money. They also have a new paver which makes the process of refilling potholes even faster. Potholes are the number one...
This unique doughnut shop will replace the former Mom & Pop's Bakery | The Buzz
KIMBERLY - The former Mom & Pop's Bakery building will be the new location for Cheeky Doughnuts, a locally-owned doughnut shop that started in the home of owner Kim Thiel. A May 31 announcement attributed the closure of Mom & Pop's Bakery to the owner's retirement. It's last day was June 23.
Chiefs, Ravens Could Sign Packers Cut Candidate
Running back AJ Dillon re-signed with the Green Bay Packers, but the team could still cut him. Following a lackluster season in which he averaged just 3.4 yards per carry, most expected Dillon to leave for greener pastures as a free agent. However, he didn’t receive much interest on the open market and ultimately returned to Green Bay on a cheap one-year, $2.74 million contract. After signing Josh Jacobs to a massive deal, Dillon seemed destined to serve as the backup running back in Green Bay. However, a recent report indicates he might not even earn that job.
Jason and Tina Prigge GoFundMe now aims to raise $250K, Manitowoc community ‘united in love’ during vigil
MANITOWOC – Pastor Matt Sauer led dozens of community members, who he said were "united in love, hope and faith," in a candlelight vigil for Tina and Jason Prigge July 13 at First Presbyterian Church. The couple were severely injured in a serious motorcycle crash July 6 when a...
Sheboygan Plan Commission approves Malibu Apartments development plan, although opposition continues
SHEBOYGAN – The City Plan Commission approved submitted plans for the Malibu Apartments project last week, despite persisting scrutiny from residents and community members. Developers for the 215-unit luxury apartment complex received initial approval for general and specific implementation development plans for Kite Beach, a contaminated site formerly occupied by Optenberg Iron...
These Milwaukee voters are undecided, and unenthusiastic, about Biden and Trump
(MILWAUKEE, W.I.) — The Republican National Convention is bringing a hoard of die-hard Donald Trump supporters from across the country to Wisconsin, where some residents are echoing they’re support for the former president. At Milwaukee Public Market, ABC News asked local voters who they plan to support in...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul files motion to join state abortion lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that his administration is joining an ongoing lawsuit, Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski, and arguing the Wisconsin Constitution protects access to abortion in Wisconsin. As part of this action, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed...
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