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EAA’s KidVenture Celebrates 25 Years of Hands-On Aviation Activities
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Just north of the EAA Aviation Museum lies a special place where kids can play and learn about all things aviation. For 25 years, KidVenture has been offering children of all ages a chance to participate in hands-on activities during the week-long EAA AirVenture event.
Aurora Healthcare Manitowoc County Gets Energy Award
Thirteen hospitals, including Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County, are being recognized by the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE). The hospital was awarded as an Energy to Care Sustainability Champion, which is part of a sustainability program that works to help healthcare facilities track their energy use, water, and emissions reduction efforts and celebrates hospitals and health systems that go above and beyond in achieving their sustainability goals.
Green Bay hospital dresses up NICU babies in the spirit of the Olympics
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Babies in the newborn intensive care unit at St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay are showing their Olympic spirit. “Every day, our NICU babies at HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital inspire us with their strength and resilience,” said James Burke, Manager, of HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital NICU. “Every milestone they achieve is a victory worth celebrating!”
Packers' $220M Jordan Love Decision Ignites Intense Backlash
The Green Bay Packers have their franchise quarterback locked down! After a successful season, Jordan Love was rewarded with a four-year contract worth $220 million. That makes him the highest-paid QB in NFL history. Everyone knew this was coming, especially after Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa ...
Packers’ Jaire Alexander Named Top CB Due To Justin Jefferson
The Green Bay Packers had an impressive 2023 season, but it was a disappointing year for Jaire Alexander. Alexander was solid when he was on the field, but he only appeared in seven games due to injury. The 27-year-old cornerback is on a four-year $84 million extension, tying him to the Packers franchise through the […] The post Packers’ Jaire Alexander Named Top CB Due To Justin Jefferson appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Event Preview: Dirt City Off-Road National 2024 In Lena, WI
AMSOIL Championship Off-Road is going short track racing with its return to Dirt City Motorplex in Lena, WI for rounds 8 and 9 for the Dirt City Off-Road National this Saturday and Sunday. Opening it's gates in 2019, the course features the best elements of other crown jewel off-road venues and is sure to provide even more memorable moments this time around as the championship battles intensify.
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.
Driver pleads not guilty in Freedom fatal crash with marijuana in system
APPLETON (WLUK) – A not guilty plea was entered Friday for a motorist who allegedly had marijuana in his system at the time of a fatal crash. Stephan Reetz, 42, is charged with homicide by use of a vehicle while using a controlled substance for the June 7, 2023, crash in Freedom.
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,...
Watch the 2024 'WISN 12 State Fair Spotlight'
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Get ready, the Wisconsin State Fair is back! Join WISN 12's Lindsey Slater, Derrick Rose, and Dario Melendez LIVE as they shine a spotlight on all the new deep-fried delights, thrilling rides, and your classic fair favorites. And of course, we're sampling Sporkies! Don't miss WISN 12's State Fair Spotlight on August 1st at 6:30pm. Sponsored by U.S. Cellular.
Wisconsin athletes, fans gear up for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Van Rear is the co-owner of Borland’s Tavern, a small bar and restaurant next to Lake Belle View in Belleville. At 5 a.m. Saturday, he’s opening up shop to welcome the village of 2,591 to come watch hometown girl Lauren O’Connor compete in rowing for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Hundreds of millions of dollars spent on delivering internet service yet large gaps remain
Since 2019, Wisconsin has allocated more than $345 million in state and federal funds to expand high-speed internet in the state, yet there are still more than 181,000 locations without service, according to a 2024 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access report released Thursday. The funding will support new and improved service for more than 410,000 homes and businesses, but more work remains to close access gaps, the report noted. ...
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