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Shooting Sports Soared in 2023-24 Season
MEQUON, Wis. - The Concordia Wisconsin shooting sports team assembled a successful 2023-24 season, which saw the squad battle in seven competitions across six different states. The Falcons kicked off the season with a pair of eighth-place finishes in the Simpson Invite and Upper Midwest Conference Championships. On October 29...
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
What does Biden's sudden exit mean for Wisconsin voters?
I'm Steve Martinez and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. The humidity returns Tuesday with highs around 80 and a chance for a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Temperatures cool Wednesday with partly cloudy skies.
New Amazon distribution facility set to break ground in September
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After a two year delay, a new Amazon distribution facility in Cottage Grove is breaking ground this September. The 3 million square-foot facility will be located at the intersection of highways N and TT. The distribution center is expected to generate more than $5 million in...
2026 Michigan tight end Lincoln Watkins set to visit two Big Ten schools
The Minnesota Football coaches have set their sights on three-star tight end Lincoln Watkins out of the state of Michigan for the 2026 class. The Gophers offered a scholarship back in May, and now Watkins will be on campus for the first time this weekend. He spoke about his interest and more.
What to do in Madison this week: Jen Ruiz, Concerts on the Square and more Isthmus Picks
The three members of the band Daisychain. Daisychain, Monday, July 22, High Noon Saloon, 7:30 p.m.: Chicago’s Daisychain has emerged as a rock powerhouse in Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Daisychain’s dynamic soundscape harks back to the classic rock bands of the 1960s and ’70s and features harmonies from frontwomen Nickole Regala and Sophia Williams. Madison’s Heavy Looks have a guitar-heavy indie pop sound, and Raddish swerves from crunchy guitar rockers to seductive synthpop. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.
Three Northeast Wisconsin entries are Wis. Innovation Award finalists
The Wisconsin Innovation Awards announced the 31 finalists for the 2024 awards, recognizing the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies and individuals. Among the finalists are entries from Appleton, Berlin and Oshkosh. The winners of the 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony, scheduled to...
New community resource fair to operate in Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- Tenant Resource Center announced Thursday it will hold its first ever Community Resource Fair, which will offer a one-stop shop for community members to connect with essential resources and services.
Wisconsin among winningest college football programs without national championship
The Wisconsin football program has been the model of consistent success over the last few decades. The program has qualified for 22 consecutive bowl games, the third-longest active streak behind only Georgia and Oklahoma. It has experienced only two losing seasons (2001, 1995) since Barry Alvarez’s initial breakthrough in 1993.
Badgers Add Another Official Visit to a Busy September Weekend
The Badgers have added another official visit in September that is shaping up to be one of the most important weekends of the calender in 2024. Ryder Frost is now scheduled to visit Madison on September 14th, joining other top recruits Amari Allen, Davion Hannah and Tommy Ahneman. Frost, a...
Forward Madison Finish With Three Points At Home Against Lexington SC
Forward Madison Finish With Three Points At Home Against Lexington SC. A late goal by Wolfgang Prentice puts Forward in first place in their Jägermeister Cup group standings. MAD: #1 Schipmann, #2 Chilaka, #4 Osmond, #8 Boyce (73’ Prentice), #9 Chaney, #10 Mesias, #16 Crull, #17 Gebhard (74’ Dieye), #19 Galindrez (63’ McLaughlin), #21 Villalobos, #22 Payne (73’ Sousa)
The Republican Party is trying to attract young voters. Can they increase support before November?
MILWAUKEE — Xaviaer DuRousseau, a conservative media personality and influencer, is not the stereotypical Republican National Convention attendee. A self-described “former BLM activist,” DuRousseau has 600,000 followers across social media platforms and is part of a group of young conservatives and content creators the Republican Party is relying on to engage young voters ahead of the presidential election.
Penn State vs. Wisconsin: Key Players, Coordinators, and Matchup Preview
In preparation for the upcoming college football season, the Wisconsin Badgers are analyzing their schedule, including the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Penn State, under coach James Franklin, has been successfully returning to prominence in recent years but has faced challenges in crucial matchups. Penn State had the...
Harry Potter bash to return to Marshall this year
MARSHALL — Mr. H. Potter’s Birthday Bash will be returning to Marshall for the third year, and with more vendors and activities than ever before. Becky Armstrong is the market manager for Marshall Farmers and Artisans River Market, and the event organizer for the Bash. She said Harry Potter has always been significant to her. ...
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