Hertel
LATEST NEWS
Unemployment claims in Wisconsin increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 5,285 in the week ending July 13, up from 4,904 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
DRM Industries Corp. joins Wisconsin DNR’s Green Tier program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced that DRM Industries Corp., a provider of precision machining and metal fabrication in Lake Delton, Wis., has joined the state’s Green Tier program as a Tier 1 participant. This status affirms DRM’s commitment to sustainability and desire to develop plans for continuous environmental improvement.
The Women Artists Forward Fund tries to fill in what Wisconsin lacks in arts funding
Wisconsin ranks dead last in the nation for arts funding, spending just 18 cents per capita on the arts. In contrast, Minnesota pays about $9.67 per capita. This lack of funding creates financial barriers for Wisconsin artists — especially women. According to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 46% of visual artists in the U.S. are women, but they earn just 74% of what male artists do.
RNC: convention platform lacks policies to combat climate change
There is no mention of combating climate change in this year’s Republican Party platform. Instead, the party is calling for more oil and gas to be drilled in the U.S. Wisconsin conservative climate activist Benji Backer says that the party should be doing more to help the environment. Newswatch 12’s Jeremy Fredricks spoke with Backer at the RNC in Milwaukee.
Shell Lake Football Camps July 22-26, 30-31
bthornley@spooneradvocate.com SHELL LAKE — The 2024-25 football season will be coming soon. It’s time to prepare for the cooler autumn evenings and Friday night stadium lights. Athletes are encouraged to attend Summer Football Camps to get ready for the new year. Shell Lake High School Football Camp, grades eight through 12, will be held July 22-26 from 5 to 8 p.m., with Laker head coach Joe Johnson and his staff. July 30-31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., there will be camp for players in grades five through eight. The Shell Lake High School Football Camp will be held at the Shell Lake High School practice field. No registration is required. Players should arrive with football cleats and a water bottle.
Despite a recent rebound, Minnesota bee farmers are facing a year of hardship
According to new state data, the number of bee colonies in Minnesota grew nearly 32% in the last five years. But Ames Bee Farm owner Brian Fredrickson says that’s mostly due to a new homesteading trend.
Some Feeding Our Future defendants had ties to autism centers
Five of the 70 defendants in the massive federal Feeding Our Future fraud case had ties to Medicaid-funded autism centers, at least two of which continue to operate today, state records show. The FBI is investigating possible Medicaid fraud in Minnesota’s autism program, The post Some Feeding Our Future defendants had ties to autism centers appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
'Jeopardy!' champion Ben Chan helps award scholarships to Northeast Wisconsin students
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WLUK) -- A local non-profit organization is teaming up with "Jeopardy!" champion Ben Chan to present college scholarships to high school seniors in Northeast Wisconsin. CollegeReady is awarding more than $485,000 in scholarships to approximately 180 students from 18 high schools in Brown and Door counties. About...
Stop the Torture Coalition protests Wisconsin prisons in five counties
A small group of protesters gathered by the Brown County Courthouse late Sunday afternoon, demanding change in Wisconsin’s correctional system. “I don’t want any other mothers to suffer the way I am,” Kerrie Hirte said. Hirte’s daughter, Cilivea Thyrion, died in the Milwaukee County Jail and her death was ruled a suicide, FOX6 News Milwaukee […] The post Stop the Torture Coalition protests Wisconsin prisons in five counties appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.