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Climate groups say they’re putting $55M into pro-Harris ads
Climate-focused advocacy groups say they’re putting $55 million into an ad campaign to elect Vice President Harris to the presidency. The League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund, Environmental Defense Fund Action Votes, and Climate Power Action said they are launching the ads, alongside the Democratic-aligned Future Forward PAC. The ads will run in the key…
‘We can sleep when we’re dead’: Walz rallies Wisconsin sprint to Election Day
CHICAGO –– Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, made a surprise appearance at a Democratic National Convention breakfast program for the delegation from Wisconsin — one of a handful of battleground states — to encourage attendees to continue their hard campaign push to the Nov. 5 election. Repeating a refrain from […]
The Sweet Spot: Parker Etzel finds inspiration at U.S. Am; Sam Anderson's par-4 ace; WSGA parent-child championships
The Sweet Spot: Weekly notes from the world of Wisconsin golf. "The Sweet Spot" is a weekly column of news and notes from Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato. Check back every Monday for the latest tidbits from the world of golf and feel free to email Gary at garyd@killarneygolfmedia.com with news. Eau...
Demonstrators back expanding Social Security
Demonstrators showing support for Social Security congregated near the Administration’s Rice Lake office on Thursday to promote the agency and benefits, and advocate for changes on behalf of retired Americans. The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans President Ross Winklbauer and Executive Director Alex Brower organized the roadside demonstration along Knapp Street at the Bear Paw Avenue intersection. The Alliance is part of the union movement and has launched a Save...
Wausau weather for Tuesday and Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light south southeast wind. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Shots Fired at Police in Wisconsin Rapids, Ends In Arrest
Police Standoff in Wisconsin Rapids Ends in Arrest After Shooting Incident. Wisconsin Rapids, WI (OnFocus – In the early hours of Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, officers from the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department (WRPD) responded to a domestic disturbance call that escalated into a dangerous pursuit and shooting. The suspect...
Falcons open up season at St. Mary Catholic
With the summer coming to an end, it opens the door to the start of high school football across the state of Wisconsin. Amherst is one of many teams this week finalizing their strategies in order to continue where they left off in 2023. The Falcons went 7-4 last season, clinching 3rd place in the CWC-Large with a 5-2 conference record.
Wausau seeks ways to fix lead levels in city's water
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wausau Water Works has found high levels of drinking water in some homes or businesses throughout the city. Lead dust is the number one cause of lead poisoning in the U.S. which is why city leaders are taking a stand on the issue. While no action...
Wausau City Council votes to have discussion on Humane Officer position at next meeting
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Over the past month, the City of Wausau has discussed how they’ll be moving forward with the animal humane officer position. During Monday’s City Council meeting, members voted 8-2 to move the discussions surrounding the position to its next meeting. Wausau PD Animal Humane...
Hair loss emerging as a common side effect as popularity of weight-loss drugs grows
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It seems like everywhere you go, you hear ads for the latest weight-loss drugs. The radio, TV commercials, and even NewsChannel 7 relay the latest data from scientific studies. Dr. Stephen Lewellis with ‘Above and Beyond Dermatology’ was a live guest on NewsChannel 7 at 4...
Lac du Flambeau tribal leaders and lenders reach deal in class-action lawsuit
Lac du Flambeau tribal leaders and non-tribal payday lenders have agreed to pay a $37.4 million settlement to borrowers as part of a federal class-action lawsuit over an alleged predatory lending scheme. The deal will include canceling about $1.4 billion in debt from outstanding loans. Plaintiffs Lori Fitzgerald, Aaron Fitzgerald...
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