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Black Wisconsin voters weigh in on Harris' candidacy
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to gain the support of delegates and looks toward a potential Democratic presidential nomination at next month’s convention in Chicago, supporters said they hope the campaign will have new energy. What You Need To Know. More than 91% of...
Rollingstone veteran accepts Quilt of Valor
William “Bill” Schell, of Rollingstone, was presented a Quilt of Valor at the Winona American Legion. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966 and went to Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago for boot camp. He was on Brother Duty, with his brother Ed, on the USS Bayfield stationed in Long Beach, Calif., and had a tour to Vietnam for two years and 13 months as a welder. He was sent to welder school and then worked with the Navy Seal team for six months back in Vietnam on night boat duty in the open waters, which was a pretty dangerous job. In October 1969, Bill was discharged from active duty in the U.S. Navy.
Trempealeau airman, subjected to Bataan Death March, accounted for almost 82 years after death
TREMPEALEAU, Wis. -- A Trempealeau airman who was captured by Japanese forces during World War II and subjected to the Bataan Death March was accounted for in May, almost 82 years after his death, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) said Thursday. U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. Jack H. Hohlfeld,...
La Crosse man sentenced for trafficking cocaine, fentanyl
MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - A La Crosse man was sentenced yesterday for trafficking cocoaine and fentanyl in 2023. 47-year-old Louis Ray was sentenced on July 25 to nine years in federal prison for distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl, a news release from United States Attorney Timothy O’Shea of the Western District of Wisconsin said.
New judge appointed for Eau Claire County
EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire County has a new judge with Gov. Tony Evers’ appointment of Douglas Hoffer to the county’s second branch judgeship. Hoffer will succeed Judge Michael Schumacher, who has resigned. Hoffer’s term will end July 31, 2025. Hoffer is no stranger to Eau Claire legal circles, working in the city attorney’s office since 2013, according to the announcement of his appointment. Prior to that he worked as...
Northern Minnesota Weather: Large Hail, High Winds, and Flooding Threats
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is facing a small risk of severe storms from today through Sunday. Large hail, up to 1.5 inches in diameter, wind gusts reaching 60 mph, and locally heavy rain are the primary threats, with the potential for flash flooding. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Wisconsin Innovation Awards names two Verona finalists
Verona-based companies Happy Scratch and Self Fund Health are among 31 finalists for the 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards. According to a Wisconsin Innovation Awards press release, this honor recognizes the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies and individuals. The awards seek to celebrate and inspire innovation, spotlighting those who are making significant contributions to their fields and driving the future of Wisconsin’s economy.
Former Winona State national champion, Mary Theisen-Lappen, to compete at 2024 Paris Olympics
WINONA, Minn. – Former Winona State track & field national champion, Mary Theisen-Lappen, is representing the United States of America at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Theisen-Lappen will compete in the Women's +81kg Weightlifting event at the Olympic Games, which will take place on August 11th. As a Winona...
Bartolotta Restaurants opens new venue in Wisconsin, US
Bartolotta Restaurants has expanded its portfolio with the launch of The Commodore in the Greater Milwaukee region of the US state of Wisconsin. The new establishment is housed within a historic waterfront property, offering a fine dining experience and event spaces with picturesque views of Nagawicka Lake. The main level...
Northeastern Wisconsin business leaders, mayors urge civility, voting over partisanship, anger
DE PERE - Kurt Voss and Sachin Shivaram disagree politically on many things — Voss hosted Donald Trump Jr. in De Pere; Shivaram hosted President Joe Biden in Manitowoc — but they still meet monthly for breakfast to talk politics and business. Voss, CEO of AmeriLux, and Shivaram, CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry,...
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