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Effects of global computer outages felt across Wisconsin
The effects of an internet outage are being felt across Wisconsin after an update from the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike caused a global tech meltdown. Some Wisconsin state agencies use CrowdStrike software, which left some state employees locked out of their workstations on Friday, a spokesperson for Wisconsin’s Department of Administration wrote in an email.
Mass die-off of freshwater mussels in Wisconsin leads to discovery of new parasite
Researchers have discovered a new parasite in freshwater mussels after investigating hundreds of mussels that died along the Embarrass River in Shawano County six years ago. The findings were recently published in the international, peer-reviewed journal Parasitologia. Researchers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources were among agencies that collaborated to study the mass die-off in 2018. Biologists observed sick mussels lying on their sides on the surface of the river with open shells when they’re normally buried in the river bottom.
Common Sense Citizens to host candidate forum Monday, July 22, 2024 for 24th State Assembly seat
West Bend, WI – Common Sense Citizens of Washington County will host a candidate forum for the 24th Wisconsin Assembly seat between Dan Knodl and Janel Brandtjen on Monday, July 22, 2024. Washington County Insider on YouTube. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at Bub’s Irish Pub, N116...
Marinette clips Angels' wings for victory in home finale
MARINETTE — After his team suffered a 10-run loss to De Pere on Wednesday, Marinette Legion baseball coach Brian Lesandrini believed that Post 39 was a solid pitching performance away from returning to its winning ways. Lesandrini’s hurlers delivered in spades for the final home game of the season on Saturday, as Post 39’s pitching staff held Kaukauna to just four hits in a 9-5 triumph over the Angels at Dale Minzlaff Field in Marinette. ...
Glory secures promotion with win
Saturday's 2-0 win over Berber City meant a lot more than that for the Green Bay Glory. Tom Geocaris and Tim Geocaris registered the two goals for the Glory to help them not just climb to the top of the table but earn promotion to the top tier of the Midwest Premier League.
45th annual Pulaski Polka Days dances into day 3
PULASKI, Wis. (WBAY) - Gates to the third day of the highly anticipated Pulaski Polka Days opened at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Pulaski Polka Days grounds welcomed community members and people from all across the United States onto the grounds for food, fun, and, of course, polka!. Volunteer staff...
Four pets found dead in Fox Crossing house fire, Red Cross assisting displaced family of 4
FOX CROSSING, Wis. (WFRV) – A family of four has been displaced and their four pets were found dead after multiple agencies responded to a fire at a Fox Crossing home on Friday. According to a release from the Fox Crossing Fire Department, firefighters responded to the 1000 block...
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...
Michigan Man Wins Lotto After Following This Advice From His Dad
Mom's and dad's give their kids all kinds of advice to try and help them make the best decision possible as they navigate their way through life. One Michigan man took the simple advice his father gave him and it ended up having a dramatic impact on his life for the better.
Former Michigan Football Player Andre Seldon Jr. Dies
Tragic Loss: Former Michigan Football Star Drowns at 22. According to multiple reports, Andre Seldon Jr., a former Michigan football player and standout at Belleville High School, drowned at the age of 22 after diving off a cliff into the water at Porcupine Dam, according to the Cache County Sheriff’s Office.
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
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