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‘Very active’ severe weather season in Wisconsin approaching 10-year high for tornadoes
Tornado season in Wisconsin started early this year and still rages on as the state enters the peak time of the calendar for severe weather. According to the National Weather Service, Wisconsin saw 39 confirmed tornadoes through the first six months of 2024, including the state’s first recorded tornadoes in the month of February.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers declares state of emergency for 4 flooded counties
Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency on Friday for four northeastern Wisconsin counties hit last week by flooding that prompted evacuations and opened a breach in a dam.The executive order signed by Evers declares a state of emergency for Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca and Winnebago counties. It comes after last week's heavy rainfall caused flooding across that region and forced evacuations on July 5 in the cities of Appleton and Manawa.Between four inches and six inches of rain fell in Waupaca County, with 5.7 inches of rain recorded in Manawa, about 55 miles west of Green Bay.The resulting rain-driven...
Post From Community: FACT: Wisconsin’s Youth-Led Tobacco Prevention Movement Turns 23!
Editor’s note: Post From Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please submit here. In 2001, 300 members of FACT began spreading the truth about tobacco across Wisconsin. Now more than 3,000...
Whiskey of the Week: Tullamore D.E.W. Honey is doing too much
Welcome back to FTW’s Beverage of the Week series. Here, we mostly chronicle and review beers, but happily expand that scope to any beverage that pairs well with sports. Yes, even cookie dough whiskey. Tullamore D.E.W. exists in a weird spot for me. I know it’s Irish whiskey. I...
Baldwin promotes $4 million grant for Wisconsin healthcare apprenticeships
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin said Friday she helped deliver $4 million for the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, aimed at building out their healthcare specific apprenticeship programs.
Big Lots is closing 35-40 stores. What Wisconsin stores could be affected?
The Ohio-based discount retail chain Big Lots announced plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year amidst financial challenges and a tough consumer market. In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the retailer said it planned to close 35 to 40 stores this year and open three. The company reported 1,392 operating stores at the start of 2024, down from 1,425 in the first quarter of 2023.
North Woods Summer Art Tour set for July 26
The Northwoods long awaited summer is here (most days), so that means the North Woods Summer Art Tour is coming soon. Wisconsin’s finest artists will open their doors to their studios and galleries for visitors Friday July 26 through Sunday 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This unique, self-directed studio tour in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, and Lincoln counties offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative process firsthand by visiting artist studios, interacting with creators, and witnessing their craft come to life. Brochures, studio descriptions, driving directions, and a map are available at area businesses, chambers of commerce, and online at northwoodsarttour.com. The tour is free to all. The Art Tour began in 2000 featuring 20 artists. This year’s tour has 44 artists at 35 studios. Guests will find unique items for gifts and for inspiration to elevate their spirits. Check out our video on YouTube: “Northwoods Art Tour Video Preview.” There is also an autumn tour October 8-11.
Potentially Deadly Bacteria Can Now Be Found In Wisconsin Lakes
Hot summer temperatures have arrived, which means there will be masses of people taking full advantage of the weather by hitting beaches throughout Wisconsin. As much fun as that is, there are precautions beachgoers need to take. The most obvious include things like wearing sunscreen to prevent skin cancer and following basic water safety to avoid drowning.
'Proud to represent Wisconsin.' Lake Geneva GOP delegate Bob Kordus says fiscal policy his top focus
LAKE GENEVA — As a delegate to next week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Bob Kordus of Lake Geneva wants to emphasize the need for the party to adhere to fiscal conservative principles. “I have spent my working career in banking and financial consulting,” Kordus said. “That experience tells me that there needs to be a conservative approach to government spending that will lead to a strong economy.” In addition...
Health care mergers are getting trickier, the balance and laws entities must follow
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - North Central Wisconsin has seen several mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in health care over the last few years. Between Aspirus and Marshfield Clinic purchasing what was left of Ascension facilities in the region, Aspirus finalizing its partnership with St. Luke’s, and Marshfield Clinic’s attempts to merge with Essentia Health and now Sanford Health; it has all changed health care for the communities they serve. The practice is a growing trend happening around the country.
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