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DNR To Host CWD Public Meeting In Pierce County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Pierce County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Spring Valley.
DNC announces a $3 million funding push into battleground Wisconsin
MADISON – As the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee, the Democratic National Committee announced it will funnel nearly $3 million into Wisconsin to assist with the state party's organizing efforts. It's part of a broader $15 million investment into battleground states less than four months ahead of the Nov. 5 election. ...
These are the arenas and stadiums that Wisconsin sports teams have called home, past and present
Fiserv Forum gets the national spotlight this week with the arrival of the Republican National Convention, which also is making use of the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena right down the street. The venues used to have a third stadium situated between them, the Bradley Center, creating an entire series of downtown stadium blocks on Phillips Avenue. ...
Episode 6: A Nation on Edge: GOP Convenes on a Battleground Rocked by Political Violence
Republicans gather in Wisconsin to officially nominate former President Trump on the heels of a shocking assassination attempt here in Pennsylvania. How will Saturday’s event’s shift the focus, and the security at the convention in Milwaukee. And where does the race go from here? Also, how can we lower the temperature in our politics? We talk to a noted mental health expert who helps us understand how our brains process political discourse - and decisions - in these deeply divided times.
In young voters, Wisconsin GOP leaders see an opportunity in 2024
The door to the Republican Party of Dane County office. The uphill battle of conservative organizing in overwhelmingly Democratic Dane County does not deter Republican Party of Dane County chair Brandon Maly. His organization’s goal for the November election?. “Lose by less,” Maly, 24, tells Isthmus. “When you get...
Well Wisconsin Radio: Let’s Talk About Overcoming Addiction
If you are looking for well-being tips and advice from local experts, Well Wisconsin Radio is the podcast for you!. About one third of the population in the United States is directly impacted by addiction. Join in as Dr. Adi Jaffe, a nationally recognized expert on addiction, mental health, relationships and shame. Dr. Jaffe shares why talking about addictions is so important, the barriers people experience in seeking treatment, and the effectiveness of a variety of treatment methods. Also explore keys to overcoming addiction and the impact of Dr. Jaffe’s work withing Wisconsin.
Residents sound off on making Apostle Islands National Lakeshore a national park
Congressman Tom Tiffany wants to make the Apostle Island National Lakeshore Wisconsin’s first national park, but not everyone in the Bay Area is on board. Several people spoke out against the proposal Thursday during a Bayfield County Executive Committee meeting, concerned about what would happen to the Bay Area if it comes to fruition. Tiffany, R-7th District, has said the Bay Area would see increased tourism, bringing with it enhanced...
Lasher shatters CRBL record books as Bears continue to roll
Last week, Todd Lasher tied a CRBL record and on Sunday he one upped himself by shattering it. And now the Eau Claire Bears veteran outfielder stands alone in the League’s history books. During the Bears 9-1 rout of the Eau Claire Rivermen at Fairfax Field Sunday, Lasher became the Chippewa River Baseball League’s (CRBL) all-time leader in RBIs with a single up the middle in the top of the third inning to give the Bears a 3-1 lead. Lasher then hit a two-run homer...
Hundreds of locals object to expansion of Pierce Co. CAFO
For more than three hours on Thursday evening, residents of western Wisconsin and water quality advocates testified in opposition to a proposed expansion to a Pierce County factory farm, complaining the expansion could harm local water supplies and that the company operating the farm has misled the Department of Natural Resources in its applications. The […] The post Hundreds of locals object to expansion of Pierce Co. CAFO appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Attorney General Josh Kaul focuses on school safety during visit to West Salem
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WEAU) - Attorney General Josh Kaul is looking to secure funding for trainings that seek to prevent violence in schools. Kaul visited West Salem High School on Tuesday to spread the message. “Individuals who are planning to engage in targeted violence often display threatening or concerning behaviors...
RNC comes to Milwaukee metro area with a new, more challenging political landscape
Republicans are holding their 2024 national convention in a swing-state metropolis where the political ground has been steadily shifting against them. The four-county Milwaukee metro area, home to more than a quarter of Wisconsin’s voters, voted Republican for president in 2000 and 2004. But not since. ...
Union workers at downsizing tractor factory weigh Biden vs. Trump
RACINE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - For workers at CNH Industrial's sprawling tractor plant just outside Racine, Wisconsin, debate over whether President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump would do more to save their jobs from getting packed off to Mexico has turned into "friendly warfare."
Wood County inspections: Reports include cats in bar kitchen and improper use of sanitizer
The following are the latest results of Wood County Health Department inspections on licensed food establishments and other types of businesses, which the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune and Marshfield News-Herald report monthly. Marshfield. Jimmy Johns, 601 N. Central Ave.: June 17: One violation: Sanitizer bucket not at proper concentration. Pour...
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