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A shelter in place order is in effect for Village of Amherst residents
AMHERST, Wis. (WJFW) -- The Stevens Point Chief of Police is asking residents in the Village of Amherst to shelter in place. Thursday night several police agencies are working together in the Amherst area to serve a warrant to apprehend a wanted person who they believe is armed and dangerous.
JUST IN: Injuries reported in Hwy. 29 crash near Wausau, traffic rerouted
A portion of Hwy. 29 east of Wausau is being rerouted Thursday due to a serious crash involving two vehicles including a semi tractor trailer, according to emergency personnel. A Marathon County traffic alert issued at 11:45 a.m. advises that westbound traffic is being rerouted on northbound County Hwy. Y...
Mercer cosmetology student wins national competition, qualifies for world competition
RHINELANDER, Wis. - A Nicolet College student made an impressive achievement at a national leadership conference in Atlanta. Student Axel Jacobs won gold at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in the barbering competition in June. There were more than 6,000 students competing in the conference. Winning gold makes...
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
State task force outlines plans for $1B in federally funded broadband internet expansion
Wisconsin is getting ready to deploy more than $1 billion in federal funds over the next five years to expand broadband internet service where it’s not yet available around the state. A state task force has spent the last year drawing up its plans for the project and this fall will begin allocating the money […]
Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
The state Legislature has formed a study committee to discuss possible reforms and restructuring of the Universities of Wisconsin. The committee includes four state lawmakers, two Republicans and two Democrats, and 14 other members, including business leaders, professors, and current and former administrators, selected by the Legislature’s Republican leadership.
SMP Part 2: August Music Festivals
The first-annual Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash will make its debut at 4780 Mathey Road in Sturgeon Bay. Featured musicians will include Dig Deep, Buffalo Galaxy, Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road, The Bibelhauser Brothers, Miles Over Mountains, Fox Crossing Stringband, The Thirsty River, Sloppy Joe, Rodeo Borealis, Dairyland’s Finest Stringband, The Stray Bales and Bent Grass.
Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with. There are a...
Bow Fishermen Capture World Record 24.5lb Koi Fish In Michigan That Looks Like A Goldfish On Steroids
A massive invasive species was removed from Glen Lake, Michigan, a lake that sits just inland from Lake Michigan in the northwest portion of the state. The Japanese Koi fish caught by a bowfishing team from the Thundering Aspens Sportsman Club ended up bagging a world record koi (on the bow) when it tipped the […] The post Bow Fishermen Capture World Record 24.5lb Koi Fish In Michigan That Looks Like A Goldfish On Steroids appeared first on BroBible.
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
Tomahawk youth softball squads find success in first Northwoods League season
TOMAHAWK – Tomahawk Hatchet youth “city ball” softball teams competed against area rivals this summer, as the Tomahawk Youth Softball (TYSB) program joined the Northwoods League for the first time. According to the TYSB Board of Directors, the reason for the move was to provide the youth...
Sen. Andre Jacque Visits Unity Hospice in De Pere
Wisconsin Senator Andre Jacque recently visited the Unity Hospice Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Residence in De Pere to meet with staff, tour the facility, and discuss the important role of hospice and palliative care in the community. Jacque’s’ visit was part of a larger effort by the Wisconsin Hospice...
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