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77 percent of fans believe Badgers QB Tyler Van Dyke is under the most pressure in 2024
The Wisconsin Badgers looked to improve their roster this offseason, dipping into the transfer portal at several key positions to address their shortcomings from last season. Among the changes was the addition of quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, who transferred in from Miami to become the starter at Wisconsin in his final year of eligibility.
Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest
Celebrate Summer, as the Food Trucks roll into Sparta!. Food! Beer! Music! Fun! ! It’s a fun filled family day! 18 Gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music from 3 bands, Beer Garden, Kids Activities, including pony rides, petting zoo, bungee trampoline, bounce house, knockerball, slide, face painting, sand art, Vendors & more!
Refinery outage causes Wisconsin gas prices to spike
(WLUK) -- Average gasoline prices in Green Bay have risen 17.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.38/g today, according to GasBuddy. Appleton- $3.39/g, up 20.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.19/g. Wisconsin- $3.42/g, up 14.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.28/g. Michigan- $3.68/g, up 10.5...
Inside the MAGA Asylum: Four Days of Worship With the Cult of Trump
MILWAUKEE — On the floor of Donald Trump’s nominating convention Thursday night, a woman from Illinois in a cowboy hat handed out fake bandages for attendees to affix to their ears in solidarity with the former president who was grazed by an assassin’s bullet. These “bandages” weren’t the bright white of the original — they were printed with the American flag. The text on the reverse side read: “July 13, 2024. ‘We ALL Dodged the Bullet.’”Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump's Channel After Three-Year Ban As Trump took the stage to accept the GOP nomination, and recount his brush with death, a...
1 dead, 1 injured in ATV crash
One person is dead and a second person was seriously injured in an ATV crash that appears to have involved alcohol, police said. The crash was reported at about 8:30 a.m. on July 20 at the Tigerton OHV Park and Campground in Shawano County. Police Chief Michael Weatherwax said an employee found the two victims and CPR was in progress when rescue crews arrived on scene.
How Hmong women in Wisconsin are tackling domestic violence in their communities
This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Monica Lo stayed silent for years as the man she married abused her. She said he punched and even choked her. ...
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers throws support behind VP Kamala Harris for 2024 presidential election
CHICAGO (CBS) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, following President Joe Biden's decision to bow out of the race.Mr. Biden announced his decision ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. He has endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Alongside Evers, a number of other governors announced their support for Harris Monday morning, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — all Democrats.Wisconsin, where the Republican National Convention just wrapped up, is considered to a major battleground state...
Humidity hangs around for the first half of the week, leading to more storm chances
The downpours that popped along the lake breeze this afternoon have been spotty, but extremely efficient rain producers! Storms were producing up to 2"/hr rainfall rates at times. Here are a few reports. Showers and storms are pushing west and will exit SE WI by 7pm at the latest as...
Small t-storm chance areas south/west today
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5…. It’s a rather quiet start to this final day of our weekend with partly cloudy skies. Low pressure to our west is pushing in these early morning clouds, and this system plus the warmer temps and touch of humidity we’re experiencing at this early hour are going to help fuel the chance for pop-up thunderstorms mostly south/west of Green Bay this afternoon.
Former Badger football specialist showcases his Wisconsin knowledge in recent Packers video
Former Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden showcased his knowledge of the state of Wisconsin in a recent social media video from the Green Bay Packers on Friday. In the video, Green Bay’s social team tests its rookie class’ knowledge of Wisconsin town names. While nearly every rookie in the video mispronounces the names, Bowden aces the test.
Rafters Lose Game Two 14-6, Get Swept in Doubleheader Against Wausau
Rafters lose game two 14-6, get swept in doubleheader against Wausau. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – Games one and two of Thursday’s doubleheader were eerily similar. In both games, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters allowed Wausau to score nine runs in the top of the fifth and coast to victory.
Three Rafter Bats Selected to 2024 Northwoods League All-Star Game in Mankato
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters will send three players to the 2024 Northwoods League All-Star game in Mankato, with the final ballot results coming out Friday morning. Max McGwire, Jack Mathey, and Jorge De Goti will be representing the Rafters in Minnesota in the game of the summer on July 23.
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