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New book highlights Joshua Glover's escape as a key incident in constitutional history
A state government's elected and legal officials defy the federal government on the thorniest controversial issue of the day, battling for supremacy in the courts. A contemporary reader might assume that's Texas or Iowa's current tussle with federal authorities over immigration. ...
FoodShare participation remains above pre-pandemic levels, report finds
More people rely on food assistance than did before the pandemic, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. According to the report, more than 700,000 people were participating in FoodShare in March, a 16 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels. “There is a lot of reason to believe...
Kellan Jacobson storms to finish line to become youngest winner of Medalist Tournament
Kellan Jacobson closed with a birdie flurry to become the youngest winner in one of the state’s oldest tournaments. Jacobson, 16, shot rounds of 74-71 to win the 94th Annual Medalist Tournament held this weekend at Koshkonong Mounds Country Club. “It was awesome (to hold up that trophy),” Jacobson said. “I’ve been working toward this like my whole life. I’ve seen all the people above me get their name on...
GGBCF awards $82,148 to Northeast Wisconsin nonprofits
GREEN BAY – The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation (GGBCF) awarded $82,148 in capacity-building grants to organizations in Brown, Door, Kewaunee and Oconto counties through the Nonprofit Impact Initiative’s spring grant cycle. Capacity-building grants focus on supporting the long-term health and sustainability of each organization by funding tools...
Wisconsin bride meets longtime pen pal for the first time at her wedding
After exchanging letters for over five decades, a woman from Wisconsin and her pen pal from Australia finally had the opportunity to meet each other in person. In fact, the Australian pen pal even acted as the matron of honor for her long-time friend. Judy Mihelich and her husband, Mike,...
Four people cited for allegedly driving around 90 mph on Madison Beltline last weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Four people were pulled over by a Madison Police Department officer on the Beltline Saturday morning for traveling almost 90 mph or over. According to police, all these stops were made by 8 a.m. MPD says when the officer asked one of the drivers why he was stopped, he responded, “I was going crazy fast.”
Janesville's Star Spangled Saturday was filled with fireworks and fun
JANESVILLE — The smell of fried fair food, the warm summer heat and the sound of “oohs” and “ahhs” at the firework display filled up Traxler Park at Janesville’s pre-Fourth of July event Star Spangled Saturday. The park was filled with cars parked down the block as people tried to find a good spot to watch the fireworks. The Rock Aqua Jays sponsor the event each year, but because of...
Bodies of mother, son discovered on Adams County property
Police are investigating two suspicious deaths in Adams County after the bodies of a woman and her son were discovered in Strongs Prairie. An investigation launched June 27 after a report that 62-year-old Sharon Miller, of Friendship, had been out of contact for several days and was not at her home. Her son, 38-year-old Jami Lumby, was also not at the home, officials said.
‘Malibu of the Midwest’ T-shirt and more headed to Stephen Colbert in care package from Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN – Stephen Colbert’s name-drops of Sheboygan earlier this month did not go unnoticed by the city. In fact, the mayor’s office is sending him a care package. Colbert named Sheboygan twice in jokes on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” June 17 and June 19, both in relation to former President Donald Trump. The first was in context of Trump’s contested comment that Milwaukee is a “horrible city” and the second was about his rally in Racine.
At the Center for Independence's Urban Garden, clients grow food while cultivating skills
With masterful precision, Malcolm Pereira trims romaine leaves and bronze fennel for a delivery to Braise restaurant, 1101 S. Second St. In addition to clipping fully grown vegetables, Pereira’s job is to put new plants into the ground and pull weeds. Pereira, who is autistic, is one of many Milwaukee Center for Independence...
One hundred years of history, art and culture for Milwaukee's Villa Terrace
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's like having an Italian home from centuries ago in our own backyard. The 19-thousand square foot Villa Terrace Art Museum overlooks Lake Michigan on Milwaukee's east side, and now, the special place is marking a major milestone: one hundred years. There are numerous events planned...
Milwaukee chef, restaurant owner not seeing expected RNC boost
The head chef and owner of Milwaukee restaurant Amilinda says the expected boost from the upcoming Republican National Convention isn’t materializing, and even regulars won’t be showing up during convention week. Gregory Leon has been running the Spanish-Portuguese restaurant for close to nine years in downtown Milwaukee, about...
A Vibrant African Immigrant Community Will Come Alive at African Cultural Festival
Milwaukee is home to a spirited community of African immigrants from 22 nations across the continent. On July 6 from noon to 7 p.m., the African Cultural Festival will transform Brown Deer Park into a lively celebration of this rich heritage. The organizers are three remarkable women—Yollande Tchouapi from Cameroon,...
Scheffler Cashes in Big Super Six Late Model Victory, Pribnow, Dustin Weiss, Hummelmeier Claim A-main Triumphs
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 29, 2024 – Taylor Scheffler of Waukesha survived six caution flags and fended off former Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model champs Mitch McGrath and Brad Mueller to secure the 30-lap Seubert Calf Ranches 96.5 The Buzz Super Six Late Model A-main victory worth $2,500 in the third complete PDTR program of the 2024 season Saturday, June 29 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
Bicyclist seriously injured in Kenosha hit-and-run
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man is in critical condition after being struck by an unknown vehicle in a hit-and-run on Sunday, June 30. The incident happened around 11 p.m. on Sheridan Road near 51st Street. Responding officers found the victim with severe injuries and immediately began CPR until paramedics from the Kenosha Fire Department arrived.
‘I just wasn’t having any of it’: Paul Menard on the move that cost him a Road America victory
ELKHART LAKE – Paul Menard’s championship battle with Chris Dyson has gotten more heated, even as his lead in the Trans Am points continues to grow. The 43-year-old former NASCAR driver from Eau Claire crossed the finish line first Sunday at Road America but several hours later lost the victory when the series issued a time penalty for contact with Dyson early in the race.
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