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Poll: Wisconsin voters divided on Trump conviction, appropriate sentencing
(The Center Square) – Wisconsinites hold a wide variety of opinions on former President Donald Trump’s conviction, a recent Marquette Law School poll shows. Despite Democrats making up only 29% of respondents, 55% of registered Wisconsin voters think Trump is guilty, while 36% believe the jury decided wrongly and 9% are unsure. Half of voters believed prosecuting Trump was the right thing to do, versus 42% who did not and 8% undecided. However, opinions still fell largely among party lines, with Independents split. ...
No injuries reported following garage fire in Sheboygan County
WALDO, Wis. (WBAY) - Officials are investigating how a fire inside an attached garage started late Friday night. In a news release from the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, around 11:30 p.m., the Sheboygan County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on the 700 block of Pheasant Run, Waldo, Town of Lyndon.
Environmental lawyers say end of Chevron deference could hurt Wisconsin water quality
Environmental and administrative lawyers say that efforts to protect Wisconsin’s water from contaminants such as PFAS could be harmed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week to overturn the 40-year-old precedent known as Chevron deference. Chevron deference has guided the federal regulatory state for decades, telling judges assessing the legality of a regulation to […] The post Environmental lawyers say end of Chevron deference could hurt Wisconsin water quality appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin back EPA in lawsuit by 12 states over water rights
Two Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin have come to the defense of the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit filed by 12 states over water rights. The Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon (Mole Lake) tribes joined five other tribal nations from around the country in defending the EPA’s new tribal water rights rule under...
Unemployment is low, the labor market tight. But more Wisconsinites are on FoodShare, or food stamps, than before COVID
The number of people enrolled in the food assistance program FoodShare in Wisconsin remains above pre-pandemic levels, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report. As of April, a little over 700,000 people were enrolled in FoodShare, the Wisconsin program part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, that helps low-income households buy food, according to the latest figures published by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. ...
E. coli Bacteria Detected in Cottonmill Swim Lake
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Two Rivers Public Health Department reported that the Cottonmill Park Swim Lake tested positive for E. coli bacteria above the risk-based guidelines on Monday. When E. coli bacteria levels test above 235 colonies/100 ml a Health Alert is not issued. However, conditions are at a...
Cool River Cruise Returns for Fourth Year, Second for the Public
A day for vintage boats returns to Two Rivers this weekend. The Cool River Classic has been put on by the Antique and Classic Boat Society Glacier Lakes Chapter for the last four years but has only been open to the public for two years. Event Coordinator Brian Irwin says...
Suspects arrested after leading Fond du Lac County sheriff’s deputies and four other agencies on 41-mile pursuit
FOND DU LAC – Two men led Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies and officers from four other agencies on a 41-mile pursuit Friday night before they drove into a ditch and were taken into custody. The incident began at 10:19 p.m. July 5 when a Fond du...
Sheboygan police arrest stabbing suspect after standoff at the suspect’s home Friday night
SHEBOYGAN – A 34-year-old Sheboygan man suspected of stabbing his roommate to death Friday is in custody after being arrested following a standoff with police at the suspect’s residence. Police were called to the 1700 block of South 25th Street shortly before 6 p.m. July 5 for the...
Manawa Rodeo Canceled as Flooding Impacts City
MANAWA, WI (WSAU) — A state of emergency is underway in the Waupaca County City of Manawa after a dam breach led to flooding in the city. It happened on Friday after heavy rain fell, causing Mill Pond to push into the city. As of Friday, all entrances to the city are closed off until flood waters go down.
Around the Valley: Women invited to join chorus; new voting districts discussed
Women singers invited to visit Fox Valley Chorus rehearsals. The Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will celebrate Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, July 13, at its regular Tuesday evening rehearsal on July 9. Women singers are always welcome to visit rehearsals, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Fellowship Hall...
Wave of community support emerges following severe Appleton flooding
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – In a matter of hours, 2.5 inches of rain fell in Appleton Friday afternoon, leaving up to three feet of water behind on some streets. Sewers and culverts were overwhelmed and clogged, but with crews of neighbors, public works, and firefighters clearing them, most of the water was gone as quickly as it came.
Nonstop Delta flights for Packer games; Milwaukee, Green Bay service
MILWAUKEE - It'll be easier for Packer fans to travel to NFL games this season, thanks to Delta Air Lines. Delta announced several nonstop flights to and from Milwaukee and Green Bay for certain 2024 Packer games. Flights go on sale on Saturday, July 6 on the Delta website and...
Tammy Baldwin makes campaign stops in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A crowd came out for Tammy Baldwin in Green Bay Friday; the “Fired up for Tammy” tour started in the Northwoods on the Fourth of July. She’ll be in Wisconsin all weekend touting her re-election for Senate. At Friday’s rally, the Democratic Senator spoke about the Affordable Care Act, reproductive rights, and supporting workers.
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