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Lasher shatters CRBL record books as Bears continue to roll
Last week, Todd Lasher tied a CRBL record and on Sunday he one upped himself by shattering it. And now the Eau Claire Bears veteran outfielder stands alone in the League’s history books. During the Bears 9-1 rout of the Eau Claire Rivermen at Fairfax Field Sunday, Lasher became the Chippewa River Baseball League’s (CRBL) all-time leader in RBIs with a single up the middle in the top of the third inning to give the Bears a 3-1 lead. Lasher then hit a two-run homer...
Hundreds of locals object to expansion of Pierce Co. CAFO
For more than three hours on Thursday evening, residents of western Wisconsin and water quality advocates testified in opposition to a proposed expansion to a Pierce County factory farm, complaining the expansion could harm local water supplies and that the company operating the farm has misled the Department of Natural Resources in its applications. The […] The post Hundreds of locals object to expansion of Pierce Co. CAFO appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Attorney General Josh Kaul focuses on school safety during visit to West Salem
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WEAU) - Attorney General Josh Kaul is looking to secure funding for trainings that seek to prevent violence in schools. Kaul visited West Salem High School on Tuesday to spread the message. “Individuals who are planning to engage in targeted violence often display threatening or concerning behaviors...
RNC comes to Milwaukee metro area with a new, more challenging political landscape
Republicans are holding their 2024 national convention in a swing-state metropolis where the political ground has been steadily shifting against them. The four-county Milwaukee metro area, home to more than a quarter of Wisconsin’s voters, voted Republican for president in 2000 and 2004. But not since. ...
It’s a busy summer at Rockport Pool in Janesville
Unlike years past, the City of Janesville doesn’t appear to be having any trouble staffing its pools this summer. Aquatics Supervisor Marcus Porchia says through returning lifeguards and word of mouth, they’ve been able to fully staff Rockport Pool this summer. There have been days its been at capacity.
Ty Kretz shoots 5-under 66 to take first-round lead at Wisconsin State Amateur
WAUKESHA – Play in the 123rd Wisconsin Amateur Championship began Monday at The Legend at Merrill Hills, with Marinette’s Ty Kretz setting a quick early pace by taking a first-round lead with a 5-under 66 on the par 71 course. He did not have a three-putt nor a...
GRSF’s Chill with Will
Fridays | July 19 & 26 | Workshop 12 pm | Performance 1 pm. WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center | 450 Johnson St. The Great River Shakespeare Festival’s Chill with Will is a FREE program for students ages 11-18, offered every Friday in July. The event includes a theatre workshop at noon and a ticket to see the 1:00 matinee. Remaining dates are July 19th (Much Ado About Nothing) and July 26th (Hamlet).
Union workers at downsizing tractor factory weigh Biden vs. Trump
RACINE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - For workers at CNH Industrial's sprawling tractor plant just outside Racine, Wisconsin, debate over whether President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump would do more to save their jobs from getting packed off to Mexico has turned into "friendly warfare."
Midwest Storm Damage Survey Underway Today Following Monday Night’s Severe Weather
Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct a storm survey today across parts of the Midwest, focusing on the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit the region Monday night. The survey aims to assess damage in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. According to the...
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