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New doc explores Uniroyal departure from western Wisconsin
It was 32 years ago, in June of 1992, when the Uniroyal tire plant in Eau Claire shut down for good. It had been a stalwart in the western Wisconsin manufacturing landscape for some 75 years. More than 1,000 workers lost their jobs in the closure. A new documentary chronicles...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Poll: Trump leading Biden in Midwest swing states
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden by 3 points in Michigan and 5 points in Wisconsin, according to the results of a new Emerson College poll. The poll, conducted July 15-16, surveyed about 1,000 likely voters per swing state. Democrats for the Next Generation sponsored the poll, which has a +/-3% margin of error. It was released Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. ...
28 years since one of the strongest tornadoes in Wisconsin history
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Thursday marks the 28th anniversary of the most recent 5-rated tornado in Wisconsin. On July 18, 1996, an F5 tornado struck the town of Oakfield in Fond du Lac County. The tornado was on the ground for 30 minutes and caused tremendous damage in and around...
Bat houses approved, tiki bar denied at Pettibone by La Crosse Park Board
Some changes to Pettibone Park were brought before La Crosse’s park board on Thursday. Approved was a plan to install bat houses in the park. Staffers say as many as 500 brown bats have been living under the Pettibone bridge, and the elevated houses would give them a better place to stay.
Loggers comeball falls short against Minot
Another tough comeback fell short Thursday for the La Crosse Loggers baseball team at Copeland Park. The Loggers fell 6-5 at Minot, scoring four runs in the eighth inning. That comes after scoring five runs in the bottom of the ninth on Wednesday, before falling 11-9 to Duluth. The two...
1 person injured in structure fire
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - One person is injured following a structure fire in La Crosse earlier today. According to a news release from the La Crosse Fire Department, on July 18 at about 2:33 p.m., it responded to 1416 Gillette Street for the report of a structure fire. When...
President of Marquette Law School Poll makes predictions on potential voter shift
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Most recent polling from Marquette Law School at the end of June showed numbers shortly after Former President Donald J. Trump was found guilty in the New York criminal trial. However, following the assassination attempt July 13, polling results might be subject to change. WMTV sat...
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