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Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution. A random dryer sheet in your mailbox sounds weird I know...and some people have noticed these dryer sheets in their mailboxes. They actual reportedly work.
Mining resolution rejected, Minocqua traffic death, Wisconsin Rapids police shooting
Resolution on who handles mining inquiries awakens concerns over potential mining in Oneida County, bicyclist killed in collision in Minocqua, officer involved shooting under investigation in Wisconsin Rapids.
Suspect shot after firing on officers in Wisconsin Rapids
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation will investigate an officer involved shooting in Wisconsin Rapids. It happened early Tuesday morning after Wisconsin Rapids Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. The suspect fled. A short time later a Portage County Sheriff’s Deputy tried to...
Preserved history and modern flavors blend at The Mill in Bonduel
BONDUEL (WLUK) -- Renovated with love, The Mill Coffee Lounge strives to become a local destination. Taking years to renovate, the Fischer family made sure to preserve the building's history. In January 2021, they were knocking down walls. Today, they are serving just about everything. Their renovation progress is highlighted...
Wheelers Family Auto Group Holding Brat Fry Fundraiser to Benefit Local K9 Units
Wheelers Family Auto Group is happy to announce two upcoming fundraising events aimed at supporting local law enforcement K9 units. These brat fry events will raise funds for the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department K9 Unit, the Marshfield Police Department K9 Unit, and the Wood County Sheriff’s Department K9 Units. Last year's event raised over $10,000 for these departments.
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...
Northwest Wisconsin Braces for Highs in the 90s This Weekend
Northwest Wisconsin – Residents of northwest Wisconsin should prepare for a warm weekend as temperatures are set to rise significantly. Following several days in the 70s, the National Weather Service forecasts highs reaching into the upper 80s and even lower 90s by Saturday and Sunday. Afternoon heat indices may push into the upper 90s, making for potentially uncomfortable conditions.
Wisconsin Bankers Association honors three
Three individuals have been recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association for their excellence in banking, community service, and civic involvement. WBA hosted a celebration Aug. 16 unveiling three new plaques on the Leaders in Banking Excellence installation at its headquarters in Madison. Established in 2020, the wall now profiles 27 outstanding current and former banking leaders.
Easy Ice Closes 8th Add-On of 2024
Despite its expertise on the cold side, Easy Ice has a hot streak going. In August, the provider of managed commercial ice machine rentals kept it going, making its eighth acquisition of the year. Its addition of Illinois’ High Standard Icemakers, established in 1991, will expand Easy Ice’s presence in Illinois and Wisconsin and add an inventory consisting mostly of Manitowoc ice machines.
Spinning the State: Racine, La Crosse, Milwaukee
Stories you might have missed from around Wisconsin. Racine: King Center project moving forward. After four years of planning, the new Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center project is ready to move forward. The City of Racine released a statement saying that the $68 million project which will expand and modernize space for city of Racine programs is set to break ground in October. The Center will be located in the Lincoln-King neighborhood and have a new, larger gym, climbing wall and other indoor/outdoor recreational activities. There will also be classrooms, computer labs and other facilities that will be used for both after school programs and vocational training for adults. Another highlight of the Center will be a new Federally Qualified health Center which will make medical and mental health care more affordable and accessible. The Racine Common Council approved the advancement of the program during their August meeting. The Center is scheduled to open to the public in the third Quarter of 2026. Full Story.
Farm-raised goats make annual return to US island to tackle invasive plant overgrowth problem: 'The plants need to keep being browsed down'
Goats can get into hard-to-reach areas with far less impact on the land than humans or machines. It's looking more and more like the greatest-of-all-time (GOAT) natural gardeners might be actual goats. They've become increasingly popular in plant control, and for the fourth year in a row, are being brought...
Home total loss following house fire in Kronenwetter
KRONENWETTER, Wis. (WSAW) - The Kronenwetter Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a home early Wednesday morning. Kronenwetter Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien said crews responded to a home on the 2000 block of Helke Road around 2 a.m. O’Brien said the fire tore through the home’s attic. She said the home was a total loss.
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