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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,’”...
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.
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...
Inaugural Cardboard Paddle Battle makes a splash
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - On Saturday, the Wausau Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department offered a new way to cool off in the summer heat—the first annual Cardboard Paddle Battle!. They took inspiration from other events in the area, but this was their first time doing anything like this. After...
Wausau Whitewater Park hosts veteran event
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wausau Whitewater made an impact this weekend as they helped veterans take on a new kind of challenge... whitewater rafting. Team River Runner has been taking the waves for about ten years and prides itself on connecting veterans with the healing properties of the water and connecting with the community.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Downtown Milwaukee turned red last week as thousands of Republican National Convention delegates and other party stalwarts gathered in Wisconsin’s largest Democratic stronghold to formally rally behind Donald Trump as their candidate for president in the pivotal swing state. Outside the security zone where the...
Kronenwetter administrator resigns amid dispute with fire chief
Kronenwetter Administrator Peter Kampfer has resigned roughly nine months after assuming the role, village officials announced on Friday. In an email to trustees, Kampfer said he is not the “right fit” for the municipality. He resigned immediately. In his letter, first obtained by WAOW, Kampfer referred to a...
RNC delegate from Texas thoroughly enjoyed her stay in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After the Republican National Convention wrapped up in Milwaukee Thursday night, it was time for everyone to go home. Sue DeVillez was visiting Wisconsin from Georgetown, Texas. She was representing Texas’ 31st congressional district as a delegate. She was at the Dane County Regional Airport Friday...
Colby Cheese Days returning this weekend with activities for all ages
COLBY, Wis. (WSAW) - Colby Cheese Days is back, and there will be many events throughout the weekend that you and your family can participate in. Friday is the start of a long day of events. It starts with a book and movie sale. You can shop starting at 7 a.m. at the Colby Lions Shelter, that will be open until 5 p.m. The food stand will open at 5 p.m. That way you can enjoy some grub before the carnival opens at 6 p.m. You can play bingo starting at 6 p.m. If bingo isn’t your forte, you can also watch the ATV Garden Tractor & UTV pulls at the same time. Players will also hit balls out of the park at the softball tournament starting at 6:30 p.m. You can end the night with live music starting at 9 p.m. The Dweebs will be playing until 1 a.m.
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