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'It’s just fun being here.' Former Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin delegation, enjoy last night of RNC
MILWAUKEE — As delegates danced around to Kid Rock’s performance of a modified version of his song “American Badass,” former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker excitedly pulled out his phone to film the show. “It’s just fun being here,” Walker said after the performance, just before Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White introduced former President Donald Trump. Trump went on to formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for president in the coming November election. ...
GOP megadonor Hendricks tells RNC American Dream under threat
Beloit billionaire and GOP megadonor Diane Hendricks at the RNC in Milwaukee last night said she is “living proof that the American Dream is possible with hard work and determination.” But she said that dream is now under threat. Hendricks said she got pregnant with her son at...
SportScene 13 for Friday, July 19th
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire Express continued their recent winning ways with a dominant performance against the Rochester Honkers to earn the series sweep. In the 17U Legion Baseball regional tournament, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire all earned wins on Day 1. Over in Oshkosh, Thorp’s...
Two years after launching, 988 capacity continues to expand in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. If you dial it, someone in a call center is there to answer the phone or reply to a text."I think it's it's been a huge success because we want to to be able to meet someone's needs kind of that lowest level of intervention possible. And we don't want it to feel scary for people to reach out for help," said Shannah Mulvihill, executive director of Mental Health Minnesota.She says 988 has...
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Opens Up About 4 A.M. Call Informing Him of Tragic Death
Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings when newly drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident in early July. Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., was involved in a fatal three-car crash at 3:14 a.m. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was pronounced dead...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
2 dead in listeria outbreak likely linked to sliced deli meats
Two people have died in a listeria outbreak across 12 states in the U.S. that is likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to the CDC. In total, 28 people have been infected and hospitalized with the disease as of Friday in an outbreak that began in May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A dyslexic superhero’s real alter ego, and a prolific Wisconsin author reaches a milestone birthday
UW-Madison’s Shawn Robinson shares his journey with dyslexia and creation of the “Doctor Dyslexia Dude” comic book superhero. Then, Wisconsin author Jerry Apps joins us days before turning 90 to talk about his new books. Shawn Robinson’s alter ego ‘Dr. Dyslexia Dude’ aims to help children of...
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