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Wisconsin fencer takes a stab at winning Olympic gold
Packed inside a gym in Hartland, dozens of fencers stood ready with their fencing blades outstretched, attacking their opponents and defending themselves. Every fencer is dressed in a multi-piece protective uniform made of thick white fabric with a black mesh mask. But one athlete sticks out. Margherita Guzzi Vincenti’s mask...
Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in Oconomowoc
Every five years, the city of Oconomowoc celebrates the anniversary of when The Wizard of Oz first premiered in August of 1939 — and this year the celebration to mark the 85th anniversary will take place August 15. The Wizard of Oz first premiered in the Strand Theater in...
Miramont Behavioral Health leaders talk Waukesha location, growth plans
Miramont Behavioral Health in Middleton marked its three-year anniversary this month. The 72-bed hospital, which is owned by Summit BHC, is operating at 46 beds, with 28 for adults and 18 for teenagers. It plans to add 10 more adolescent beds this fall, bringing the total number of beds to 56.
The Elbow Room reopens in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Elbow Room in Brookfield reopened under new ownership on July 15. Dehne and Robert Jude, two of the restaurant's new owners, joined us on Thursday, July 25 to share more about the reopening and what to expect at The Elbow Room. They talked about...
Wisconsin athletes, fans gear up for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Van Rear is the co-owner of Borland’s Tavern, a small bar and restaurant next to Lake Belle View in Belleville. At 5 a.m. Saturday, he’s opening up shop to welcome the village of 2,591 to come watch hometown girl Lauren O’Connor compete in rowing for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Committee studying how to manage Wisconsin sandhill cranes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of legislators, farmers and conservationists studying how to control Wisconsin’s sandhill crane population is set to hold its first meeting next month. The Joint Legislative Council’s 12-member Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is set to meet Aug. 1 at the Horicon Marsh...
Seasonably Warm Today and Much Warmer This Weekend
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Today, seasonably pleasant temperatures are expected both regionally and locally this afternoon. Sunny skies, mild to warm summertime conditions should make for a nice looking day.NEXT 24 HRS: We began this morning with patchy fog in the river valleys for La Crosse. In a couple of other locations (Boscobel, Black River Falls) the morning fog was patchy to dense. Sunny to mostly sunny conditions through Saturday, however, that warming trend we've been discussing will pick this weekend as the ridge of high pressure extends to the Midwest. Here in Wisconsin, that high pressure lingers through Saturday, and exits...
Wisconsin couple makes trip of a lifetime for the Olympics
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin couple is on a trip of a lifetime to see some of the world's best athletes go for the gold at the Olympics in Paris. "It feels surreal. Megan and I have been planning this trip for a long time," Russell Craze said. After winning...
Watch the 2024 'WISN 12 State Fair Spotlight'
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Get ready, the Wisconsin State Fair is back! Join WISN 12's Lindsey Slater, Derrick Rose, and Dario Melendez LIVE as they shine a spotlight on all the new deep-fried delights, thrilling rides, and your classic fair favorites. And of course, we're sampling Sporkies! Don't miss WISN 12's State Fair Spotlight on August 1st at 6:30pm. Sponsored by U.S. Cellular.
‘History and Taste’: Wollersheim Winery’s French roots run deep in Wisconsin
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. (WMTV) - There are some Wisconsin ties to the host country of the Paris 2024 Olympics. French wine, food and culture can all be found year-round at Wollersheim Winery & Distillery in Prairie du Sac. For owner and head winemaker, Philippe Coquard, it’s about carrying on...
Trap Shooter RJ Gropp wins State Title
Moves on to the Champion of Champions championship held in Sparta, Illinois. Berlin trap shooter RJ Gropp wins the Wisconsin Singles Championship for his category (Junior, ages 15-18) hitting 198 of 200 clay targets and will again represent the State of Wisconsin for the fourth time in the last 5 years in the Champion of Champions Event at the World Trapshooting Championships held at The Amateur Trap Shooting Association (ATA) Grand American World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL.
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
The annual Harley Homecoming party kicks off all around Wisconsin — Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
MILWAUKEE — Back to where it all began. This summer, Harley-Davidson will once again be welcoming riders from all over the world as the brand celebrates its 121st birthday, and an ode to famous grandson of the founders, Willie G. Davidson. On Thursday the party offically got underway with...
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