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Democratic group launches $20M ad campaign targeting Trump after Biden steps aside
A major Democratic super PAC is launching a $20 million ad campaign in battleground states hitting former President Trump over the events of Jan. 6, 2021, following the Republican convention and the change atop the Democratic ticket. American Bridge 21st Century, which is also the party’s main opposition research outfit, will begin airing ads on…
Bank Robber Sentenced in Case that Prompted Change in Wisconsin Law
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday’s hearing....
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 1,000 people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of color with a statue at its state Capitol. Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday’s unveiling.
Head of restaurant association hopes short-term pain from RNC leads to long-term gain
MILWAUKEE – Many restaurants and bars didn’t reap the economic benefits of the Republican National Convention. “There were (restaurants) staffed up, were open, and no one was there,” said Kristine Hillmer, CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “They had expenses, labor, supplies, in their facility. But we do know one of the reasons why we wanted the RNC to come here was for future long game.”
Two Men Arrested And Charged After Traffic Stop Reveals Improvised Explosive Device, Meth
POLK COUNTY (DrydenWire) - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office retrieved an Improvised Explosive Device during a routine traffic stop which also resulted in the seizure of Methamphetamine. The Marathon County Bomb Squad assisted with the removal of the explosive device. Two were arrested and charged, Nicholas Carlson, age 43, of Menomonie, WI; and Cory Stanhope, age 30, of Chetek, WI.
County officials say inflation is making it harder to maintain current levels of service as population grows
EAU CLAIRE — “It’s kind of a two-edged sword,” said Eau Claire County Administrator Kathryn Schauf when commenting on the population growth in the county. “Last year, we had the highest net new construction in the state.” This, she said, is a good thing for county revenue because the amount of property tax that can be levied by the county is determined by this value. “We can only increase our...
Rock Ridge VFW eliminates Hibbing in district tourney, 8-2
DULUTH—Using a four-run fourth inning to aid another stellar pitching performance from Blake Bailey, the Rock Ridge VFW baseball team fended off elimination from the District 8 tournament on Monday, defeating Hibbing 8-2 in their first game of the day. The win moved Rock Ridge into the District 8 championship games starting later that evening and concluding on Tuesday. Offensively, the fourth inning was a highlight for Post 1172, but...
Coffee Conversation: Father/Son Duo Visit Uganda for a Music Cultural Exchange
SUPERIOR, Wisconsin/UGANDA, East Africa. — Father-son duo travel to Uganda for four weeks of cultural exchange through music and dance experiences. University of Wisconsin-Superior Student Seth Gudmunsen and his father Shawn Gudmunsen, who is the architect of the project and a teacher himself, joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Monday to share more about the Pamoja Project.
Gallon of regular unleaded in Washington Co., WI, is higher than national average
July 24, 2024 – Washington Co., WI – Triple A says the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.50. Neighbors in West Bend and Washington County, WI wish they could be part of that average. What say you? What prices are you seeing?. Motorists...
DNR Investigating New Manure Spill That Killed Fish In Wisconsin
It's common knowledge that water bodies are important in many ways, while also serving as great places to have recreational fun. That's why it's important to protect them from pollution and other things that can disrupt the natural ecosystem. However, despite our best efforts, water bodies are compromised in various ways.
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