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Weinbrenner announces new $14.5M facility in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - The City of Marshfield has given its stamp of approval for Weinbrenner Shoe Company to construct a new facility along Highway 10. The company, founded in 1892, is one of the oldest shoe-manufacturing companies in the United States. It is best known for its Thorogood work boots.
‘TomaWalk’ on W. Wisconsin Ave. offers opportunity to celebrate downtown’s past
TOMAHAWK – Who doesn’t love a celebration?. In 2011, the Tomahawk Area Historical Society held their second “TomaWalk” in honor of the city’s 125th birthday. “What a wonderful time to search memories and exchange recollections of all that has happened on our Wisconsin Ave.,” the Historical Society said. “Time too, to find the stories telling about the committed and resourceful merchants who over the years opened stores on the Avenue. The prospects of a successful and thriving city were right here from the very beginning, and you will be astonished at the number of merchants and their many endeavors.”
Your guide to the 2024 Central Wisconsin State Fair at the Marshfield Fairgrounds
MARSHFIELD − The Central Wisconsin State Fair returns to the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 513 E. 17th St., Aug. 20-25 with fun and activities for all ages. This year's activities include live music, a demolition derby, bull riding, animal judging, a carnival, classic fair food favorites, a variety of vendors and much more. Here's your 2024...
Former Wausau Mayoral candidate charged with hate crime
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A 29-year-old man who unsuccessfully ran for mayor in Wausau’s spring primary election is charged with disorderly conduct with a hate crime enhancer. Christopher Wood is free on a $1,500 signature bond. The charge stems from an interaction Wood reportedly had on May 12 with...
Oregon Area Food Pantry reaches new record for people served this summer
OREGON, Wis. (WMTV) - Food pantry use is at an all-time high in parts of south-central Wisconsin. The Oregon Area Food Pantry is reaching new records for people served and we are only halfway through this month. Compared to last summer, numbers are nearly doubled. The pantry has served 543...
Wisconsin Lottery $100K All or Nothing winning ticket sold in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A $100,000 winning ticket for the Wisconsin Lottery's All or Nothing game was sold at Kwik Trip on Hickory St. in Fond du Lac for the Wednesday, Aug. 14 midday draw. The ticket matched 11 of 11 numbers, marking the fourth time the...
Port Edwards native Joseph Zurfluh named new Grand Rapids police chief
GRAND RAPIDS − The new police chief will be a familiar face to many people in the Grand Rapids area. The Town of Grand Rapids Police and Fire Commission announced Thursday the appointment of Joseph M. Zurfluh as the new Grand Rapids police chief. Zurfluh will take over the position left vacant by...
Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers Named Among NBA Coaches on the Hot Seat in 2024-25 Season
There’s no denying Milwaukee Bucks’ Doc Rivers has been on the receiving end of so much criticism for most of his coaching career. Turns out, a lot of eyes will be on him to see if he’ll succeed in making the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led team a credible competitor.
Did Eric Hovde say single parenthood leads to poverty and drug addiction?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. Running for U.S. Senate in 2012, Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde lamented the number of children “born out of wedlock,” saying it is “a direct path to a life of poverty. There’s been numerous studies that show that it leads to higher drug rates.”
Powerball for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, is a $20 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Powerball make you a millionaire overnight? After someone matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Monday, Aug. 12 the grand prize reset to $20 million for the Wednesday, Aug. 14 drawing. The...
Labor secretary touts ‘ripple effect’ of Microsoft project during mine visit
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su touted the ripple effect of Microsoft’s planned $3.3 billion Wisconsin AI datacenter while visiting a mine that will supply materials for its construction. She spoke yesterday at the Payne & Dolan mine in Franklin after taking a tour of the facilities. It conducts...
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