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Massachusetts has the fewest number of contested state legislative primaries in 2024, while Wisconsin has the most
Welcome to the Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Massachusetts has the fewest number of contested state legislative primaries in 2024, while Wisconsin has the most. A closer look at Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District Republican primary. 95...
Dozens of Wisconsin bars allowed to stay open late during RNC
As thousands of people descend on Milwaukee and surrounding southeast Wisconsin cities for the Republican National Convention, dozens of Wisconsin bars have been given the green light to stay open later than usual. Members of the media, delegates, and politicians alike can immerse themselves in an integral part of Wisconsin’s culture: enjoying a beer at […]
Finally drying out as temps drop but humidity lingers
Parts of southeast Wisconsin saw heavy rain and storms Monday evening as the northern edge of a line of storms across the Midwest pushed east. Those storms dropped a lot of rain in Kenosha County and the surrounding area with over 3" of rain in the city of Kenosha leading to brief flooding. other areas, especially north of I-94 got around a quarter inch of rain or less.
State Committee Considers Future of UW – System
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — At the Capitol in Madison, discussions are underway on the future of the UW – System. Former Vice President for Administration James Langdon is open to the idea of spinning UW – Madison off from the rest of the system. “Is there a...
Wisconsin’s new rules on ballot drop boxes create opportunity for election challenges and ‘vigilantes’
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here.Voters using Wisconsin’s newly legalized drop boxes may return only their own ballots, except in special cases, according to new guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. That means even a voter dropping off a spouse’s ballot along with their own could be considered as having cast a ballot improperly.The rule could be difficult for municipal clerks to enforce. But it leaves an opening for potential challenges from conservative election activists, who are already preparing to act on...
Red Hawks overcome early blunders to beat Arcadia legion
Six games over a stretch of five days gave the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Red Hawks Post 354 legion baseball team a flurry of reps last week, one of those games ending with a win over nearby Arcadia. Post 354 (7-7 this summer) defeated Arcadia 16-9 last Thursday at home to make up...
Family of Osseo-Fairchild School District Employee Sets Up Fund for Disadvantage Students
The Osseo-Fairchild School District extends their deepest gratitude to Wayne, Kevin, and Rob Larson for establishing the "Seymour Larson Fund for Disadvantaged Students" at Osseo-Fairchild Elementary School in honor of their father. Seymour, a dedicated staff member for 25 years, was well known for his quiet acts of kindness towards...
SportScene 13 for Tuesday, July 16th
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Eau Claire Express outfielder Brigs Richartz discusses his inclusion in the 2024 Northwoods League All-Star Game. Plus, the Express return home for a matchup with the Waterloo Bucks. Finally, the Eau Claire 17U legion baseball teams are in action, the 17U squad facing Hudson, and...
Community members adjust to Eau Claire road project
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Driving around Eau Claire you may have seen or driven on some resealed city streets, many without painting marks. That’s from a project the city is in the middle of completing. Last week, the city of Eau Claire started its micro-surfacing project, meant to...
Sonnentag weight room now open to students
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Sonnentag Center’s two-story weight room is officially open to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students. Cardio and weight-training equipment was brought in over the weekend. The weight room is currently only open to UWEC students, staff and faculty, and Mayo Clinic employees. Fitness classes...
Feed My People food bank hosts fifth annual ‘Operation Picnic’
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Feed My People food bank in Eau Claire isn’t your average food bank. Their warehouse was buzzing on Tuesday with volunteers, some distributing fresh produce, and some packing up dry ingredients. It’s all apart of their ‘Operation Picnic’ event that works to combat summer...
Name released of woman who collapsed in jail, later died
CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman who collapsed in the jail July 4 and later died at an area hospital as 41-year-old Shauna I. Dommer of Augusta. Sheriff Travis Hakes said Dommer was taken to the jail on July 2 from another secure facility. “On July 4th, I was informed that Shauna Ione Dommer had been found unresponsive in the Chippewa County Jail,” Hakes...
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