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Why are there cheeseheads on the floor of the DNC? That's the Wisconsin delegation.
CHICAGO – There are many of shades of blue on the floor of the United Center during the Democratic National Convention. But to the right of the right of the stage on the first level, there's a big pocket of yellow. That's the Wisconsin delegation sporting cheeseheads — a symbol of the Green Bay Packers and the state's dairy industry. The specialty hats didn't make an appearance Monday night but were out in full force Tuesday. ...
Wisconsin man arrested at Sleeping Bear Dunes for stealing car, National Park Service says
UPDATE 8/20/24 6:30 p.m. Steven Lisowski, wanted by Milwaukee Police for stealing a car, was arrested Tuesday by a National Park Service ranger and a Benzie County K-9 officer at Sleeping Bear Dunes. After the car was located at the National Lakeshore, multiple agencies worked together to find him. NPS said the ranger, officer and Lisowski were all injured during the arrest. They were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The case is still under investigation.
WATCH: Wisconsin Couple Gets Engaged at Hozier Concert, Fans Confused by Song Choice
Hozier was performing in our neck of the woods over the weekend. He did a show in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, August 17th, and the day before that he performed in Madison, Wisconsin. Hozier has an amazing voice and I love his music. Some of his music can have...
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…
You may see self-driving lawn mowers at Aspirus facilities in the area
RHINELANDER, Wis. - You may see more self-driven lawn mowers around Aspirus facilities in the area. The healthcare company is utilizing the autonomous lawn mowers in Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Wausau, Merrill and Portage to reduce its carbon footprint. They use navigation and sensor technology to mow and can mow in rain...
Oneida County board to consider resolution opening public land to mining
The Oneida County Board of Supervisors is set to consider a resolution Tuesday that would allow a board committee to hear proposals for metallic mining on county-owned property. A county forest in the town of Lynne in northern Wisconsin, about 40 miles west of Rhinelander, contains “zinc sulfide ore with significant lead and silver and […]
Details released about cause of Thursday’s 5-car pile-up on Highway 29
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A 54-year-old man has been cited for driving too fast for conditions following a major crash involving four other vehicles. The crash happened around 5 p.m. on Aug. 15. Authorities responded to Highway 29 near 48th Avenue in Stettin. According to a crash report, a man driving a pick-up truck lost control and struck a bridge barrier. It triggered a chain reaction of crashes. After striking the bridge, the pick-up, which was hauling an enclosed trailer was struck by a semi truck with a trailer. The semi also struck a second vehicle during the crash. The pick-up trailer became disabled and blocked all lanes of traffic. Investigators said during the immediate slow down, a fourth and fifth vehicle collided.
Musky tournament attracts over 1,000 anglers in Eagle River
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. - Hundreds of anglers participated in the 38th Annual National Championship Musky Open in Eagle River. A total of 1,129 musky anglers from 16 different states fished in the tournament. This is the largest amateur musky tournament in the country and is hosted on the seven lake...
Wheeler's Family Auto Group to host two brat frys in support of area K9 units
(WSAW) - Wheelers Family Auto Group will host two upcoming fundraising events aimed at supporting local law enforcement K9 units. These brat frys will raise money for the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department K9 Unit, the Marshfield Police Department K9 Unit, and the Wood County Sheriff’s Department K9 Units. Last...
Watch: J.D. Vance Cruelly Pushes for Domestic Abusers’ Right to Guns
J.D. Vance argued Tuesday that access to firearms should only be restricted for those convicted of a crime—meaning that those under restraining orders should still be able to purchase weapons. During a press conference in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Vance was asked what he thought about restricting firearms access for those convicted of stalking. Vance answered the question, and then some. “Well look, I think that we certainly don’t want violent criminals to have access to weapons, and that includes people, I think, who have been convicted of stalking. But I think it’s important to say convicted,” Vance replied. “And what a...
Wisconsin AG balances politics and the law
CHICAGO — As a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is a political and partisan advocate. As the state’s top law enforcement officer, Kaul is required to apply the law fairly without favor to any political preferences of Wisconsin citizens. While attending the DNC, Kaul took time to explain the balance required to be a partisan politician and an attorney general. ...
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