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Last peregrine falcon chick of 2024 takes flight from Weston Power Plant
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Wisconsin Public Service fan favorite is celebrating a medal-worthy moment just as the world’s greatest competition gets underway. “Champ,” the final peregrine falcon chick of the season, is learning to fly and will soon leave the Weston Power Plant nest box for good.
Nicolet College unveils new public art installations
RHINELANDER – Nicolet College in Rhinelander recently announced the installation of two new pieces of public art on campus. A release from Nicolet said the art installations are the result of a competitive selection process that invited artists from across Wisconsin, with special consideration given to those from within the Nicolet College district.
Remains identified of Wisconsin soldier killed in Korean War
(WLUK) -- The remains of a Wisconsin soldier who was reported missing in action nearly 75 years ago during the Korean War have been identified. U.S. Army Cpl. Robert P. Raess, 21, of Dodgeville, was accounted for March 26, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday. Scientists used anthropological analysis, mitochondrial DNA analysis and circumstantial evidence to identify Raess's remains.
Wisconsin GOP: Buttigieg 'working to kill private investment in infrastructure'
(The Center Square) – Ahead of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's Wisconsin tour, Republican leaders in the state bashed his record and the transportation priorities of the Biden administration. During the press conference Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil said Buttigieg will “sugar coat” the major spending yet continuous transportation issues under the current administration, accusing them of killing private infrastructure. “I think it’s important to remember that on day one...
Tomahawk hosts 43rd annual Antique Boat & Motor Show
TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WJFW)- Get your motors running -- because it's time for Tomahawk's annual Antique Boat & Motor Show. The show is put on by the Northwoods chapter of the Antique Motor Club. It's been hosting the event in Sara Park since 1990. "Our family's been doing it for a...
Five charged in connection with Amherst standoff make appearances in Portage County Court
STEVENS POINT − Five people arrested Thursday in connection with an almost 24-hour standoff between law enforcement officers and a man wanted for the attempted homicide of a Sauk County deputy made court appearances Wednesday in Portage County. The five each face a charge of being a party to the crime of harboring or aiding a felon for helping Jeffrey E. Miller, 32, who was charged Friday in Sauk County Circuit Court with attempted first-degree intentional...
Start planning your costumes. Spirit Halloween will open store this week in Wausau
WAUSAU – We may be in the height of summer, but it’s time to start planning ahead for Halloween. Spirit Halloween is returning to Wausau this season and will open Friday at 1740 U.S. 51, in the former Nigbur’s Fine Furniture building, next to Taco Bell. ...
New London seeks donations for fitness center
The New London School District is now ready to start collecting donations to renovate the current New London High School Fitness Center. The New London School Board received an update on the status of the renovation project when it met July 8. The renovation project was last discussed at a...
new neighborhood coming to Waupaca
Over the coming year a new neighborhood will emerge in Waupaca. More details about the new homes and apartments were revealed at an open house at the Waupaca County Club on July 29. The new neighborhood will be called River North Ridge and it will be situated in the large...
National water-ski tournament coming to Shawano
Ski Sharks will serve as hosts for individual, team competitions Aug. 2-4 The Shawano Ski Sharks will host the BankFirst Division 2 National Water-ski Tournament presented by Visit Central Florida on Aug. 2-4. Individual and team competitions will be held, with events kicking off at 7 a.m. Aug. 2. “Friday...
Well-Known Wisconsin Cheese Company Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Wisconsin’s oldest cheese companies just made their first step into Minnesota. Thursday, August 1, Burnett Dairy Cooperative will be opening Burnett Dairy Duluth Cheese Store at the base of Spirit Mountain next to the Ski Hut Adventure Center. The farmer-owned company will be...
Guide Star expands into Marquette and Wisconsin
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - A Dickinson County cybersecurity company opened new locations. The Iron Mountain-based tech business Guide Star opened resource centers in Marquette and the Fox Valley region in Wisconsin. Each center can provide both remote and technical support to Guide Star customers in the region. Guide Star...
Wisconsin's first LGBTQ historic landmark to be dedicated in Milwaukee
Next week, Milwaukee buildings will glisten pink, blue and white as the Wisconsin Historical Society dedicates the first LGBTQ historic landmark in state history. The location is near the Black Nite tavern in Milwaukee, the site of Wisconsin's first LGBTQ uprising, in 1961. ...
If your family earns less than $75,000, tuition may be covered at Ripon College
Ripon College is offering free tuition to Wisconsin students whose families earn $75,000 or less, the latest Wisconsin institution trying to make pricing more transparent and college more affordable for lower-income students. For Wisconsin students whose families earn more than $75,000, Ripon will match the University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition rate of $11,606. ...
Packers Predicted to Part Ways With 26-Year-Old QB After Camp
The Green Bay Packers have their starting quarterback position figured out after signing Jordan Love to a four-year, $220 million contract extension last week. Their backup quarterback job, though? That’s another issue entirely. Love is now back on the field for the Packers at training camp after missing their...
Does Wisconsin Rank As One Of The Best School Systems?
It's almost time to send the kids back to school. But when they go back, will they be going to one of the best-run school systems in America?. A recent study shows where Wisconsin ranks in the nation. How The School State Rank Was Determined. The Wallethub study used different...
Wisconsin child care is becoming harder to afford, state report finds
Rising costs are making Wisconsin child care more expensive and reducing how much the state’s subsidy can help low-income parents who need care for their children, according to a new report from the state agency that oversees child care providers. With the increased cost of care, the Wisconsin Shares subsidy program for low-income families matches […]