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Conservative Wisconsin law firm strengthening ties with local school boards
Erica Kochanski has been paying attention to the Waukesha School board since moving to the district in 2021. That was the same year the board gained national attention for deciding not to participate in a federal program that would have provided free school lunches to families. The district has since gotten notice for its handling of LGBTQ+ issues.
Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing application deadline Is Aug. 1, 2024 | By Wisconsin DNR
Washington Co., WI – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. FREE local news at. Washington County Insider on YouTube. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500...
Storms Expected in Eastern Wisconsin: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Ahead
Green Bay, WI – Eastern Wisconsin is set to experience a dynamic weather pattern today, starting with mostly sunny conditions in the morning, transitioning to increasing clouds and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Green Bay reports that north-central Wisconsin will see the strongest storms,...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Summer baseball: Jefferson tops Waterloo 6-1
WATERLOO -- Mason Merz pitched a six-hitter and Gavin Berge drove in a pair of runs as Jefferson's summer baseball team won at Waterloo 6-1 on Monday. The Eagles seized control with five runs in the fourth inning. Jefferson loaded the bases with one away before Berge drew a bases-loaded walk. Finn DeBlare and Merz delivered consecutive RBI singles before Berge scored on a passed ball to make it 4-0....
Manufacturer agrees to $85,000 settlement for violating air laws at Manitowoc facility
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Violations of Wisconsin's air laws at a Manitowoc manufacturing facility will cost Kerry Inc. $85,000. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced details of the settlement Monday, which requires Kerry Inc. to pay a total of $85,000 in forfeitures, surcharges and court costs to resolve violations of Wisconsin air laws related to its liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc.
2nd annual Edgerton History Hop is August 15th
The Sterling North Society, Edgerton Public Library, Albion Academy Museum, and the Arts Council of Edgerton team up to share the area’s diverse history. Sterling North Society Board member Betty Leonard says the 2nd annual Edgerton History Hop is a free group tour that includes lunch on August 15th.
Jefferson Speedway: Edgerton's Johnson overall winner of inaugural Orange Blossom Special to honor Eckhardt
CAMBRIDGE — Some of the best Super Late Model drivers in the Midwest gathered at Jefferson Speedway on Saturday evening to pay tribute to a Wisconsin racing legend. Jerry Eckhardt of Johnson Creek has been behind the wheel of a race car for over 59 years, winning multiple races, feature events and championships. Eckhardt still competes on a weekly basis at Wisconsin’s Action Track. The inaugural running of the Orange Blossom Special race event is a way to say thank you to a man that...
HTL: Albion Tigers knock off Lake Mills Grays 21-1
EDGERTON — The Lake Mills Grays fell to the Albion Tigers 21-1 on the road in Home Talent League baseball on Sunday. Albion’s Drew Hanson went 3-for-4 with two extra-base hits and drove in six runs. Charlie Hatlen and Steven Olson added three hits apiece for the Tigers. For the Grays, who were outhit 16-5, Jasper Meeker went 2-for-2 while leadoff man Caleb Housner, Matthew Gullixson and Romzy Barketallah tallied one hit each. Hatlen pitched four innings of five-hit ball to earn the victory for the Tigers (5-7). The Grays (0-12) close out the season at home against Jefferson next Sunday.
Summer school wraps up for the season
LAKE MILLS — Tuesday was the last day of summer school for the nearly 900 kids from elementary through high school that attended this summer. Summer school coordinator Nate Grundahl said the summer school consistently has diverse offerings for students, and there were even more this year. “It’s a program that offers a lot of enrichment and partnerships with the community,” Grundahl said. ...
Paradiddle's Cafe to host a campout
WATERLOO — For the first year, Paradiddle’s Cafe will be hosting a campout and movie night. The event is planned for Saturday evening. Manager Holly Jones, who is planning the event, said this idea came up when she and a teenage employee were brainstorming fun summer activities the cafe could host. The employee suggested a camping night, and event planning began. Jones said they have hosted movies at Paradiddle’s Cafe...
Fans Are Asking Kimberly Guilfoyle To 'Stop With The Plastic Surgery' After Seeing Her Transformation From 2020 To Present
Shortly after Kimberly Guilfoyle delivered a speech and appeared with fellow Republicans at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention last week, social media users and her fans on TikTok began scrutinizing the mom of one...
Lake Mills natives open new ice cream store this summer
LAKE MILLS — Sisters Debbie Kulow and Michelle Sukow said their love of ice cream started at a very young age. Even on the hottest days, their parents would have them bike to the Dairy Queen in Lake Mills and buy ice cream for the family. Now, Kulow and Sukow have opened an ice cream shop of their own in Lake Mills. After talking about it for eight years, the sisters opened Jerzey Junction on Sandy Beach Road. They said they have seen a lot...
One dead, nine injured in mass shooting at Milwaukee’s Dineen Park
MILWAUKEE – A 17-year-old girl is dead and nine other teenagers are injured after a shooting early Monday morning in Milwaukee’s Dineen Park. The shooting around 12:30am followed a fight that broke out after what’s being called an “impromptu car party” in the park on the city’s northwest side.
Lake Mills City Council to hear bids for a Sandy Beach restaurant plan
LAKE MILLS — The Lake Mills City Council voted unanimously to solicit bids for the Sandy Beach restaurant plan Tuesday night. Several Lake Mills residents have expressed objections to the project. “I feel like they’re trying to expand it further than people want,” resident Leah Heidemann said. Drake Daily, the city manager, said he will now hear bids for contractors to build the restaurant. The bidder that offers the lowest...
RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman
The RNC played footage from a pro-Palestinian protest at Ole Miss' campus where a frat bro made monkey noises at a Black woman. The post RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman appeared first on NewsOne.
Columbus Police Release Video of Officer Fatally Shooting Samuel Sharpe
Bodycam footage captures an officer-involved shooting outside the Republican National Convention. Columbus police were patrolling the outer perimeter of the Republican National Convention site in Milwaukee when officers encountered two men in an altercation and opened fire on the suspect, killing 43-year-old homeless man Samuel Sharpe. Columbus Police Press Release...
Studies show hospital admissions will be on the rise soon
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Multiple national research companies are reporting hospitals across the nation will be seeing more patients over the next decade. Recent studies from Kaufman Hall and Sg2 show hospital volumes are expected to grow significantly. Gundersen Health System President Heather Schimmers believes there are multiple reasons why numbers could rise.
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