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New poll: Most Wisconsinites don’t want gas-powered car ban
(The Center Square) – Most people in Wisconsin want to keep their gas-powered cars. The state’s largest business group, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, released a new poll that says 59% of people in the state are opposed a gas-powered car ban. “The voters want to be able to make their own decision on this. They don't want Joe Biden telling them ‘I'm going to force you into an electric vehicle,’”...
Ruffed grouse drumming counts up in northern and central Wisconsin regions, down in southwestern
Ruffed grouse drumming increased this spring in two of three priority areas and the species appears to be on the upward phase of its traditional 10-year population cycle in Wisconsin, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The DNR's 2024 ruffed grouse drumming survey showed a 57% increase in drum counts statewide...
Antigo Visual Arts reveal new Mural with high school arts club
A new mural was revealed at a store in Antigo. In June, the Antigo High School Art Club collaborated with Antigo Visual Arts to create a mural. The mural is on the north wall of Schroeder's gift store barn. Schroeder's planned the mural to engage local students in the creation process.
'It’s just fun being here.' Former Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin delegation, enjoy last night of RNC
MILWAUKEE — As delegates danced around to Kid Rock’s performance of a modified version of his song “American Badass,” former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker excitedly pulled out his phone to film the show. “It’s just fun being here,” Walker said after the performance, just before Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White introduced former President Donald Trump. Trump went on to formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for president in the coming November election. ...
GOP megadonor Hendricks tells RNC American Dream under threat
Beloit billionaire and GOP megadonor Diane Hendricks at the RNC in Milwaukee last night said she is “living proof that the American Dream is possible with hard work and determination.” But she said that dream is now under threat. Hendricks said she got pregnant with her son at...
Wisconisn Rapids holds down Wasuau Woodchucks
WAUSAU – Wisconsin Rapids silenced the Wausau Woodchucks’ recently hot bats and pulled out a 6-2 win in Northwoods League baseball action Friday night at Athletic Park. The Woodchucks are now 39-12 and 13-4 in the second half heading into a two-game home series against the Lakeshore Chinooks.
First Alert Weather: Chances of showers & storms into Sunday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Showers and a few storms are possible through Saturday evening, particularly north of Highway 29. A cold front will continue to drift south overnight into Sunday, with the focus of any showers or storms to end the weekend in the southern parts of the area. A First Alert for the next best risk of wet weather, including some storms on Tuesday. Although severe storms are not anticipated for Tuesday, any stronger storms could produce downpours, gusty winds, and small hail. Dry weather returns for the second half of the week, as temperatures climb well into the 80s by the start of next weekend.
Big Inning Drains Rafters In First Game of Doubleheader Against Wausau
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – A massive inning for the Wausau Woodchucks guided them to victory against the Rafters in game one of the doubleheader at Witter Field on Thursday afternoon. The Woodchucks began the scoring in the ballgame with an RBI single off the bat of Colin Bruggeman in...
Stevens Point looking for poll workers
The Stevens Point City Clerk's office is looking for additional people to serve as poll workers for the general election in November. Poll workers need to be electors of Portage County and able to read, write and understand English. Workers will be trained beforehand. People can apply at the City...
HIGHLIGHTS: Rafters bounce back over Woodchucks, win 6-2 at Athletic Park
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - After the Woodchucks defeated the Rafters on Thursday, July 18th at Witter Field, the Rafters bounced back and won 6-2 at Athletic Park the following day. Each team traded runs in the 2nd inning, but the Rafters would score four-straight runs through the following four innings....
Familiar performers honor tradition at the 58th Wisconsin State Water Ski Show
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, head out to Red Sands Beach in Wisconsin Rapids for the annual State Water Ski Show. It’s the world’s largest water ski tournament and it’s right here in north central Wisconsin. This...
Former prosecutor charged with felonies
A former Waupaca County assistant district attorney is accused of threatening a judge and a prosecutor. Benjamin R. Szilagyi, 42, Oshkosh, faces two felony counts related to the incidents. On July 15, a circuit court judge informed Waupaca County Detective Sgt. David Rogers that Szilagyi made threatening comments in a...
Good News Project receives grant to continue renovations
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - After 41 years of serving the community, a local non-profit is looking to improve its own building for a change. The Good News Project’s loading dock is located off Langsdorf and North Fifth Streets hasn’t been upgraded in two decades. Not only does it need cement replacement, but also additional gravel to get the trucks up to the dock.
Honey Rock camp near Eagle River helping keep communities clean
Eagle River, Wis. (WJFW) - Many residents help keep their community clean, but one local organization is contributing through classes at summer camp. HoneyRock, near Eagle River, is a summer camp that has been visiting local communities to assist with cleanup efforts. Mike Odberg, the Adventure Program Manager at HoneyRock, mentioned that HoneyRock is part of Wheaton College in Illinois and has been serving the Eagle River area since around 1951.
Small Towns: Weyauwega woman proves to be an ageless wonder
WEYAUWEGA, Wis. (WBAY) - A Waupaca County woman recently celebrated a birthday that’s more than a milestone. She turned 104. And to this day, she still enjoys her two favorite hobbies: playing bridge and golf. This week in Small Towns, we travel to Weyauwega to meet this inspirational woman.
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