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Wisconsin dogs frantically search for hidden rats in sport called Barn Hunt
The dog, its nose to the ground, frantically searches through straw bales. Sign up for WPR’s email newsletter. The rat’s faint sound is now close. The dog darts through hay bales, a hunter sniffing for its squeaking prey. It’s called Barn Hunt. Dogs and their owners enter a...
Confused by Wisconsin's new electoral maps? League of Women Voters will offer a free presentation
OSHKOSH – Fox Valley voters are about to have a better understanding of the new state Senate and Assembly districts. Appleton-Fox Cities and Winnebago County’s League of Women Voters will co-host a free and open nonpartisan informational presentation about the new boundaries July 11 at Neenah Public Library, 240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Wisconsin Fugitive, Of 30 Years, Has Been Arrested In West Des Moines
(Des Moines, IA) -- Wisconsin fugitive, whose been wanted for 30 years, was arrested in West Des Moines. The fugitive was a homeless man in West Des Moines, he was arrested for failing to have a reflector on his bicycle. After initially providing the police with a false name, he...
Mostly sunny and breezy Wednesday with some showers possible on Thursday
WEDNESDAY: Today will be warm and mostly sunny with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s and low 80s. We’ll see a slight (20%) chance of an afternoon shower north of the Twin Ports. It will be breezy with winds out of the W at 10-20 MPH gusting to 25 MPH at times.
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water.
Fourth of July Fireworks & Events + Grilling Tips
Sandy Maxx details some of the confusing fireworks rules and laws in different cities in Wisconsin plus firework safety tips in places you can use them. Also, fourth of July weekend events in Milwaukee and beyond plus grilling tips for your cookouts.
Fireworks/4th of July parades: What’s in store across Washington County
West Bend, WI – The annual 4th of July parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. in downtown West Bend followed by festivities at Regner Park that will include food, kids’ games, a Duck Derby, and live music. Head over to Riverside Park for music and dancing starting at...
July 4th water safety; tips for a safe holiday
MILWAUKEE - This holiday week, more people will be out enjoying the lakes, beaches and rivers – and Wisconsin has seen a spike in drownings. These are horrific incidents that have many people shaken up about water safety. This is why it's crucial to take precautions when you're planning these activities.
Wisconsin democrats raise concerns about a pair of ballot questions in upcoming election.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - State Representative Jill Billings hosted a press conference in La Crosse Tuesday to discuss her push for voters to vote no on two constitutional amendment ballot questions that will be on the August 13 ballot. The first question would prevent the legislature from being able...
Dermody Properties breaks ground on Wisconsin LogistiCenter
On Thursday, private equity investment management company Dermody Properties announced it had signed a lease with WestRock for a build-to-suit property at LogistiCenter in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. The new facility will be a Great Lakes regional corrugated operation hub of more than 580,000 square feet within that state’s newest rail-served logistics park. “We are pleased […] The post Dermody Properties breaks ground on Wisconsin LogistiCenter appeared first on Transportation Today.
June rainfall totals in Northeast Wisconsin climb above average, causes issues for farmers
BRILLION (WLUK) -- The month of June for all of Northeast Wisconsin was very, very wet. As the month closes out, the National Weather Service in Green Bay is showing FOX 11 the areas that were hardest hit. Communities like Forestville, Brillion, and Wausau were bogged down by rain, while...
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