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Fostering conversations around statewide childcare crisis
GREEN BAY – It’s no secret that childcare has become a growing concern in Wisconsin. In fact, Eric DeKorne – vice president of membership at the Greater Green Bay Chamber (GGBC) – said child care has become one of the most discussed topics among businesses in the area.
In key Wisconsin county, democracy and economy are big worries
As the United States hurtles towards a presidential election this November between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, AFP has been taking the temperature in key counties of seven battleground states. - Democratic state candidate Kristin Alfheim - Kristin Alfheim, a Democrat running for Wisconsin's state Senate, says what matters to her most in this election is the preservation of democracy.
Excessive heat warning kicking in early Monday afternoon
The heat from this weekend will carry over to Monday prompting the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning, which will go into effect early in the afternoon. The warning will prompt at 1 p.m. Monday afternoon and is expected to go through to 8 p.m. Monday night with temperatures reaching to around […] The post Excessive heat warning kicking in early Monday afternoon appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Air quality advisory for several Northeast Wisconsin counties
DOOR COUNTY (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued an Air Quality Advisory that includes several Northeast Wisconsin counties on Sunday, August 25. The counties included in the advisory are Door, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine and Sheboygan. All of the counties are along the Lake Michigan coastline.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
$5K Up For Grabs For Massive Pinewood Derby In Wisconsin
You don't have to be a scout to participate in this huge pinewood derby racing tournament coming soon in Wisconsin. $5,000 Pinewood Derby Showdown Coming To Wisconsin. I know it's probably hard to believe but growing up I joined the scouts for a short while. It's a fun club to be a part of but unfortunately, that wasn't my type of thing. I'm not much into the outdoors thing or camping, especially back in those days.
Fiscal Facts: Public school enrollment down for 10th straight year
Statewide public school enrollment in Wisconsin declined for the tenth straight year in 2023-24, with the nearly 9,000-student decline representing the second biggest one-year drop in the last decade. Wisconsin’s statewide rate of student chronic absenteeism declined slightly in 2022-23 but remained highly elevated relative to pre-pandemic levels, with nearly...
WATCH: Wisconsin Couple Gets Engaged at Hozier Concert, Fans Confused by Song Choice
Hozier was performing in our neck of the woods over the weekend. He did a show in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, August 17th, and the day before that he performed in Madison, Wisconsin. Hozier has an amazing voice and I love his music. Some of his music can have...
Pedestrian killed in Washburn accident
A 28-year-old man from Minneapolis was killed after being hit by a vehicle Sunday evening in Washburn County. It happened on the Northbound side of US 63 at North County Road F near Minong. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, a 2021 Nissan hit the pedestrian who was standing in...
Danbury Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $90K In Cash From Lucky Seven
BURNETT COUNTY (DrydenWire) - Criminal theft charges have been filed in Burnett County Circuit Court against a Danbury, WI, woman following an investigation by the Webster Police Department. Jennifer Rawls, age 39, of Danbury, WI, is charged with Felony Theft from the Lucky Seven General Store. The Lucky Seven allegedly sustained nearly $90,000.00 in losses over a period of several months.
Colby-Abby police chief said person found on highway likely died of self-inflicted injuries
COLBY, Wis. (WSAW) - The Colby-Abbotsford Police Department said a person found dead on Highway 13 likely died by suicide. Police responded to that area around 7:30 a.m. The road has now been reopened after temporary closures. The name of the person has not been released.
Stevens Point Tennis Falls to Eau Claire North, Drops Chippewa Falls
No. 1 – Miah Nelson , Eau Claire North def. Kayla Peterman, Stevens Point, 6-0 , 6-0 No. 2 – Kasey Olson, Eau Claire North def. Kelsie Kerchefski, Stevens Point, 6-0 , 6-1 No. 3 – Macy Schleusner, Eau Claire North def. Emma Ekstrand, Stevens Point, 7-6 (6), 6-0 No. 4 – Ella Reichers, Eau Claire North def. Elaine Titus, Stevens Point, 6-3 , 6-2.
Minnesota City Using Canoes to Help Recruit New Police Officers
Police departments all across the country are struggling with recruitment, there just isn't enough officers to fill all the open positions, so some have had to get creative to help find new hires. Many Minnesota towns are having problems finding or retaining officers, Ely Police Chief Chad Houde told KARE...
Milwaukee and southern Wisconsin to see heat indices between 100 and 110 degrees this week
The beginning of this week is going to be a hot one. Milwaukee County is under a heat advisory today, while most of southern Wisconsin's inland counties are under an excessive heat warning. Daytime highs in the low to mid-90s are expected throughout the region, with humidity pushing heat indices close to or...
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