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Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Wisconsin delegate is speaking out after he says he was denied access to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign rally in Milwaukee County last week. Roman Fritz, a 19-year-old delegate for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, said he was surprised when he was turned away...
34-Mile Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Arrest
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – On July 25 at 1:15am, Marshfield Police attempted a traffic stop at Becker Rd/Doege Street. The vehicle fled the scene and the pursuit was terminated after 34 miles. Following an investigation, a 21 year-old Marshfield male was arrested for Felony Fleeing, Obstructing an Officer, and...
River Falls Schools approves first reading of Title IX policy
The River Falls School Board approved the first reading of the updated Title IX sexual harassment and complaint procedures policies at its July 22 meeting as multiple school officials presented background information on what will now be implemented. Superintendent David Bell and Director of Student Services Mark Inouye presented to...
Rice Lake community supports hometown Olympian Kenny Bednarek
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Rice Lake native Kenny Bednarek will make his second appearance at the Olympic games on Sunday in the men’s 100 meter semifinal. Here in the states, Rice Lake is filled with signs cheering Kenny on. Everywhere you go, businesses, houses and schools are all...
It's full speed ahead as ownership shifts
An automotive dealership that has been in Rice Lake for more than 60 years changed ownership this summer with the longtime Southlake Motors now Link Motors. The acquisition is the fourth for Link Motors, which began as Link Ford of Minong. It later added Link Ford of Rice Lake, expanded with Link RV Center of Minong and now is the new driver of Link Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram of Rice Lake. ...
Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 40 people filed into a converted coffee shop on a recent Saturday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, to organize in a west-side neighborhood for Vice President Kamala Harris. A month ago, fewer than 10 people showed up for a similar event for President Joe...
WEDC Grants Wisconsin Battery Company Transferable 25% State Income Tax Credit for Investors
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2024-- Wisconsin Battery Company (WinBat), a leading innovator in sustainable energy storage solutions, is proud to announce that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded a 25% transferable state Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) income tax credit for investors in the company. This significant endorsement underscores WinBat’s potential to drive economic growth and technological advancement within the state. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240730765213/en/ Rendering of WinBat Portage Facility (Photo: Business Wire)
Meet the pageant queen using her platform to promote dental care access
In the interview portion of the 2024 Miss Wisconsin USA pageant, Jealynn Holtz spoke confidently and convincingly with the judges about a subject that differed from her fellow competitors’: access to dental care. It’s a topic in which Holtz carries a breadth of knowledge, both as a rising fourth-year...
Why aren't Wisconsin runners Molly Seidel and Gwen Jorgensen in the 2024 Paris Olympics?
At some point during the next two weeks, you may find yourself wondering why Wisconsin won't be represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics by distance running standouts Gwen Jorgensen and Molly Seidel, both of whom have delivered uplifting moments in each of the past two Summer Games. Jorgensen, a graduate of Waukesha South...
Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star games raise money for various charities
WISCONSIN DELLS - Several of Oshkosh and Fond du Lac's finest basketball standouts were invited to participate in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) 2024 All-Star Games held last month (June 26-27) at JustAgame Fieldhouse. A total of 14 local athletes represented eight of the area's high schools and four of the five WIAA divisions with the Girls All-Star Games kicking things off on Wednesday and the Boys All-Star Games following up on Thursday. ...
Blake Anderson & Chase Viebrock win UMSS mains at Cedar Lake
New Richmond, WI, July 27th, 2024- The Pirtek Renegades were back at their home track on Saturday with the Traditional and Limited Winged Sprints competing in Cedar Lake Speedway’s Dash #11 race. Eighteen traditional and nineteen winged teams checked in the back gate. For the Traditional heats sponsored by Adams Estates and Kiki’s Salsa, heat #1 went to Cam Schafer and heat #2 went to Blake Anderson. Big shoutout to Ashley Williams who led the men like a champ in her heat #1 for 5 laps, and Schafer who drove from nineth position to first position, earning a total of 140 passing points.
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