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Wisconsin athletics among elite group ahead of Olympic Games Paris 2024
Wisconsin athletics will be well represented in France at Olympic Games Paris 2024. As many as twelve former Badgers will make the trek oversees in search of a gold medal. Only a handful of collegiate programs, including Big Ten rivals Penn State, USC and UCLA, will send at least 10 Olympians to this summer’s games.
Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin back EPA in lawsuit by 12 states over water rights
Two Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin have come to the defense of the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit filed by 12 states over water rights. The Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon (Mole Lake) tribes joined five other tribal nations from around the country in defending the EPA’s new tribal water rights rule under...
Unemployment is low, the labor market tight. But more Wisconsinites are on FoodShare, or food stamps, than before COVID
The number of people enrolled in the food assistance program FoodShare in Wisconsin remains above pre-pandemic levels, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report. As of April, a little over 700,000 people were enrolled in FoodShare, the Wisconsin program part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, that helps low-income households buy food, according to the latest figures published by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. ...
Artist of the Month – June: Allison Krzych and the Pump House Regional Arts Center
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Part two of my interview with Allison was hard to edit. Not for any mechanical or content related reasons. It was hard to edit because Part 1 opened a pandoras box of moments and “core” memories. That has led me to meandering through the Pump House socials and website looking back at the things that I cherished and loved and, in some cases, learned for the first time.
Steam swat Honeybees defeating Minot 10-0 in six innings
Returning home for just the second time in nine days, the La Crosse Steam came out swinging against the Minot Honeybees on Friday. The Steam plated eight runs in the first two innings to put the game out of reach early and they would go on to win 10-0.
Augusta hosts 48th Bean & Bacon Days
AUGUSTA, Wis. (WEAU) - This week, the city of Augusta hosts its annual Bean and Bacon Days, celebrating both Independence Day and the city’s history. Back in 1976, communities across the United States celebrated the country’s Bicentennial. Inspired by the response from Augusta residents, Carol Peuse and the Bicentennial committee decided to keep the party going.
Queen’s Corner – Off to Clear Lake for Heritage Days
Submitted by 2024-25 Syttende Mai Queen Katelyn Gustafson. Hey, Woodville! On Saturday, June 29, 2024, the 2024-25 Syttende Royal Court of Princesses (1st Princess Jessica Albers, 2nd Princess Addisyn Wichelman, and 3rd Princess Adeline Haugen) and I went to Clear Lake for their Annual Heritage Days. We went to the...
Barron County is enlisting volunteers to preserve 25 Native burial mounds
In an effort to preserve 25 Native American burial mounds, Barron County will partner with a statewide volunteer group later this year. It’s one of the latest efforts to protect thousands of burial mounds and effigy sites across Wisconsin. On the shores of Prairie Lake just north of the...
Police looking for “armed and dangerous” man near Stratford
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Marshfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding Bartholomew Bauman, age 35. He is wanted for a Department of Corrections Felony Warrant. They believe he is on foot and armed. Police found his 2014 Ford Fusion Sedan west of Stratford at approximately 8:00...
Sober Social hosts grand opening as first non-alcoholic drink store in area
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Middleton store had its grand opening Saturday as the first fully non-alcoholic beverage store in the Madison area. Sober Social is a store that offers a variety of beer, wine, cocktails and other beverages, all alcohol free. Founder Kristi Tanner said she wanted to create...
2024 Cloverbelt Conference Baseball All Conference Team East Led by POY Bryce Erickson(Neillsville) Emmitt Konieczny(Columbus Catholic)
2024 Cloverbelt Conference Baseball All Conference Team East Led by POY Bryce Erickson(Neillsville) Emmitt Konieczny(Columbus Catholic) Play of the Year – Bryce Erickson – Neillsville. Emmitt Konieczny – Columbus Catholic. Second Team. Name School Year. Blake Jakobi Columbus Catholic 12. Devlin Timmler Columbus Catholic 10. Carter Sommer...
$3.7 Million in Restitution Ordered in SE MN ‘Romance Scam’ Case
Wabasha, MN (KROC-AM News) - Restitution has been set at more than $3.7 million in the case of a southeastern Minnesota woman who bankrupted her employer by stealing the funds to meet the demands of a so-called "romance scammer." 61-year-old Sharon Ann Schmalzreidt was sentenced this week for her conviction...
Tammy Baldwin makes campaign stops in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A crowd came out for Tammy Baldwin in Green Bay Friday; the “Fired up for Tammy” tour started in the Northwoods on the Fourth of July. She’ll be in Wisconsin all weekend touting her re-election for Senate. At Friday’s rally, the Democratic Senator spoke about the Affordable Care Act, reproductive rights, and supporting workers.
Popular Weather App Used in Minnesota and Wisconsin Now Offering a “Mosquito Forecast”
It's one of the top weather apps for smartphone users in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a new feature claims to help "better plan summer activities" against pesky mosquitos. The new in-app feature is a partnership between a weather powerhouse, and a bug repellant powerhouse that brings over 15 billion climate data points together with mosquito data from over 5,000 locations that predicts mosquito behavior and populations.
First Alert Weather: Some sun & chances of storms starting the new week
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The holiday weekend is winding down, but there will be some decent weather to enjoy. That includes Saturday night, with some clouds around and dry conditions for the fireworks displays that are taking place. Clouds will increase toward morning on Sunday. A chance of scattered showers and storms on Sunday from the morning to the late afternoon. Monday and Tuesday will feature intervals of sun, along with chances of showers or storms. Wednesday will have an isolated afternoon storm in spots, but it does appear dry weather will take hold late in the week into the start of next weekend. It will also get warmer, with highs rising into the 80s.
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