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Funding for Mendota treatment center withheld by Republican lawmakers
A 16-year-old boy was charged last week with second-degree reckless homicide, felony murder and two counts of battery of 49-year-old Corey Proulx, a youth counselor for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections at Lincoln Hills School for Boys who was killed at work. The youth prison — as well as Copper Lake School for Girls — […] The post Funding for Mendota treatment center withheld by Republican lawmakers appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin dogs frantically search for hidden rats in sport called Barn Hunt
The dog, its nose to the ground, frantically searches through straw bales. Sign up for WPR’s email newsletter. The rat’s faint sound is now close. The dog darts through hay bales, a hunter sniffing for its squeaking prey. It’s called Barn Hunt. Dogs and their owners enter a...
Confused by Wisconsin's new electoral maps? League of Women Voters will offer a free presentation
OSHKOSH – Fox Valley voters are about to have a better understanding of the new state Senate and Assembly districts. Appleton-Fox Cities and Winnebago County’s League of Women Voters will co-host a free and open nonpartisan informational presentation about the new boundaries July 11 at Neenah Public Library, 240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Wisconsin Fugitive, Of 30 Years, Has Been Arrested In West Des Moines
(Des Moines, IA) -- Wisconsin fugitive, whose been wanted for 30 years, was arrested in West Des Moines. The fugitive was a homeless man in West Des Moines, he was arrested for failing to have a reflector on his bicycle. After initially providing the police with a false name, he...
Alcohol Poisoning Prevention Tips for Fourth of July Festivities
WAUSAU, WI (OnFocus) – Excessive drinking, including binge drinking, is a significant preventable cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) application, excessive alcohol use is responsible for over 178,000 deaths annually, ranking it among the top preventable causes of death, alongside tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity, and illegal drugs.
Greenheck Turner Community Center provides sneak peek as crews near completion
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The clock is ticking with many waiting in anticipation. We’re down to less than a month before the new Greenheck Turner Community Center opens its doors. The new facility will have more room for meetings, tournaments, and even practicing your golf swing at their sports...
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road. The Chucks fall 7-17 to the Dock Spiders and move to 20-5 on the season. The Chucks pitching staff had another tough outing, forcing the Chucks to battle for a series split tomorrow.
Art of Wine to return to CVA
WAUSAU – The Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Wausau will host its annual fundraising event, Art of Wine, on Sept. 14, and tickets are now on sale. This event is a popular fundraiser that supports the programs provided to the community, including the CVA’s free art galleries, school of art for children and adults, scholarship funds, and its gift shop, which supports Wisconsin-based artists.
Wausau Post 10 Legion baseball wins slugfest over Antigo
WAUSAU – Wausau Post 10 scored three runs in three-straight innings and came from behind to defeat Antigo 13-8 in a Wisconsin Valley Legion Conference baseball game Monday night at Athletic Park. Antigo led 6-1 after scoring five runs in the top of the second inning only to see...
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water.
Increased speeding neighborhoods has police concerned during busy holiday weekend
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Stevens Point police are working more hours to combat people speeding. They are increasing patrols, putting up signs, and telling everyone to slow down. Out of 700 total traffic stops since January, 229 resulted in tickets given for speeding. More speeders were given warnings, however,...
Wausau area births, July 2
Trevor McManus and Cassandra Oelke announce the birth of their son Cooper Maddux, born June 26, 2024. Cooper weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Jason Woller and Hanna Okrzesik announce the birth of their daughter Morgan Lynn, born at 1:12 p.m. June 28, 2024. Morgan weighed 7 pounds.
Wausau org heads to Caribbean for educational project after Hurricane Beryl landfall
Shortly after deadly Hurricane Beryl made landfall near St. Lucia, a Wausau nonprofit is heading to the area to help run an educational camp on the Eastern Caribbean island nation. Wausau resident Christine Daniels, executive director of Good News Project, is flying to Saint Lucia Wednesday with her two daughters...
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