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Top Three Biggest Party Schools In Wisconsin
It's almost time to go back to school which means great learning is almost here... that and parties. Does your school go hard when it comes to parties? It's time to see if it can make the list. How They Got These Wisconsin Results. Niche has released a way to...
A Wisconsin city brought No-Mow May to the US. Now, the city is changing its approach.
The Wisconsin city credited with bringing “No-Mow May” to the U.S. as a boost to pollinators and biodiversity has changed its guidance on lawn-mowing practices. Four years ago, Appleton enacted No-Mow May as an environmental campaign that encouraged people to avoid mowing their lawns that month. In July,...
Mile of Music: Things to know before you go
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The sound of music takes over downtown Appleton on Thursday with the start of Mile of Music. There are 600 musicians from 25 states and four countries performing on the “11th mile” of the annual festival. More than 30 indoor and outdoor venues will host 700 sets of music.
Blueberry Picking Continues at Blueberry Haven near Clintonville
TOWN OF DEER CREEK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A popular blueberry patch in Outagamie County has many coming out to get their pick of fresh fruit. Coming off a relatively mild winter, Blueberry Haven Owner Richelle Aiello says she was hopeful for a quality season this year. “You could tell...
Overstretched assisted living facilities, National park bill for Apostle Islands, ‘Slow-Mow Summer’
A journalist shares their reporting on Wisconsin assisted living facilities struggling to care for the complex needs of residents. Then we learn about the effort to make the Apostle Islands a national park. And an Appleton site manager explains how the city’s pivot from from “No Mow May.”
Longtime Oshkosh City Manager Announces Retirement
Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff has announced his retirement. After 16 years as the City Manager, Rohloff explained that his tenure will come to an end, effective January 3, 2025. Rohloff, as City Manager, acted as the chief executive and administrative officer for the city of Oshkosh. In his statement,...
Ethics Commission dismisses complaints against Grand Chute supervisor, former administrator
GRAND CHUTE — The Wisconsin Ethics Commission has dismissed complaints filed against Town Supervisor Beth English and former Grand Chute Town Administrator Jim March. March's attorney, Michael Fox, said the dismissal of the complaints was "extremely significant," given that the bar for advancing a complaint is reasonable suspicion that someone committed an ethics violation. ...
Barlow Planetarium Needs Over $1.1M in Upgrades as Fox Cities Campus Prepares to Close
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Winnebago and Outagamie County leaders are working to better understand what they’ll be taking on once the UW Oshkosh Fox Cities campus closes next spring. What’s viewed as a gem for the Fox Cities area is in dire need of improvements. In a...
Northeast Wisconsin residents asked to conserve energy amid hot, humid weather
KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- The constant hum of air conditioners has become a consistent sound in Northeast Wisconsin. However, it takes a lot of energy to keep homes and businesses cool. As a result, Kaukauna Utilities is asking customers to conserve energy any way they can during this hot and humid...
Applications for 2025 Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing license are due by Aug. 1
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. The DNR says only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from lakes Poygan, Winneconne, or Butte des Morts...
Oshkosh offering new approach for people to check for lead pipes
OSHKOSH — The City of Oshkosh is making identifying lead in your water pipes as easy as snapping a photo. You can submit four photos of your pipes and property info to Oshkoshwater.com. The city needs to have data on all Oshkosh homes by this fall to submit to...
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