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Democrats vying for western Wisconsin House seat won't hold TV debate
WASHINGTON – You might’ve heard them online, but you won’t see the three Democrats vying for a battleground western Wisconsin House seat debate on TV this year. Plans for the only television broadcast debate in the Democratic primary for the state’s 3rd Congressional District fell through this month after debate organizers said two of the candidates could not agree on slew of proposed dates and times. ...
‘Sko Vote Den’: Native organizers plan voter registration event at Brewers tailgate
Native organizers are hoping to field new voters with a baseball-themed effort to encourage Native Americans to turn up at the polls this fall. Wisconsin Native Vote, an initiative of Wisconsin Conservation Voices, hopes to draw more than 1,000 people from the state’s 11 federally recognized tribes for a tailgate on Aug. 15 at the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mercer group working toward looped bike path
Vilas County is a destination for cyclists. More than fifty miles of paved trail connects St Germain, Manitowish Waters and towns in between. It connects to Mercer in Iron County, and a group there is hoping to make looped path. “We’re so hopeful that it’s going to put Mercer on...
Swedberg crowned late models king
Shawano’s Brett Swedberg was crowned King of the WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour King of Fair at the Langlade County Fair in Antigo on July 26. Fellow Shawano driver Lukas Postl and Swedberg led the field to the green flag, with Postl taking the lead as Troy Springborn challenged Swedberg for second. Postl continued to lead as Swedberg secured second and Taylor Scheffler battled with Springborn for third. Swedberg took the lead on lap five as he raced to the inside of Postl as Scheffler followed through to second with Postl shuffled back to third.
Manitowoc Can’t Hold onto Early Lead at State Legion Baseball Tournament
Manitowoc 19u Post 88 jumped out to a 3-to-nothing lead in the opening inning against Marshfield but would score no more in a 4 to 3 loss to The Post 54 Devil Bears in an elimination game at The American Legion AAA State Baseball Tournament in Wisconsin Rapids Wednesday. First...
DFI Launches New Scam Prevention Tool
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A new tool has been launched in Wisconsin to help spot and avoid financial scams. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institution’s investment scam tracker includes descriptions of frauds or deceptive scams based on previous consumer complaints to DFI. The scam tracker lets you search...