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WisDems: Round up: Governor Evers urges Wisconsinites to vote NO on Constitutional Amendments
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Gov. Evers held press conferences alongside local leaders in Madison, Eau Claire, and La Crosse to urge voters to vote no on the two misleading GOP-backed Constitutional Amendments on the August 13 ballot. Gov. Evers shared with voters how these two amendments would prevent any Governor from acting swiftly to help Wisconsinites in moments of emergency.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Duluth, MN – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northeast Minnesota and far Northwest Wisconsin, effective from Wednesday afternoon until 7 p.m. CDT. Residents are urged to prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions this evening. According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, a well-organized...
Public health leaders urge parents to get kids vaccinated before the school year starts
Most Wisconsin students still have a month left of summer vacation. But public health officials are already urging families to think about getting kids up to date on vaccinations before the school year starts. Milwaukee County leaders held a press conference encouraging back-to-school immunizations on Tuesday. Dr. Ben Weston, chief...
Federal government invests in rural communities
FALL CREEK, Wis. (WEAU) - The federal government announced thousands of dollars coming to northwest Wisconsin as part of a program to help rural communities. Dr. Basil Gooden, U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary of Rural Development, visited Beaver Creek Reserve to announce a $70,000 investment for the West Central Regional Planning Commission to help showcase outdoor recreation in the area.
Apple Picking Season Is Here Earlier Than Usual This Year
Tropical Wisconsin weather isn’t something you hear about every day, but 2024 is on track to be the hottest year to date and Wisconsin farms are feeling the heat. As a result, apple picking season is early this year at local farms, including Apple Holler, a fruit farm based in Sturtevant.
Two Big Lots stores in Northeast Wisconsin to close
Big Lots announced it would close 149 stores in 28 states earlier this year and citing inflation and competitive difficulties as the cause. “While we made substantial progress on improving our business operations in Q1, we missed our sales goals due largely to a continued pullback in consumer spending by our core customers, particularly in high ticket discretionary items,” President and CEO Bruce Thorn announced in June.
Last peregrine falcon chick of 2024 takes flight from Weston Power Plant
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Wisconsin Public Service fan favorite is celebrating a medal-worthy moment just as the world’s greatest competition gets underway. “Champ,” the final peregrine falcon chick of the season, is learning to fly and will soon leave the Weston Power Plant nest box for good.
Remains identified of Wisconsin soldier killed in Korean War
(WLUK) -- The remains of a Wisconsin soldier who was reported missing in action nearly 75 years ago during the Korean War have been identified. U.S. Army Cpl. Robert P. Raess, 21, of Dodgeville, was accounted for March 26, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday. Scientists used anthropological analysis, mitochondrial DNA analysis and circumstantial evidence to identify Raess's remains.
Wisconsin GOP: Buttigieg 'working to kill private investment in infrastructure'
(The Center Square) – Ahead of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's Wisconsin tour, Republican leaders in the state bashed his record and the transportation priorities of the Biden administration. During the press conference Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil said Buttigieg will “sugar coat” the major spending yet continuous transportation issues under the current administration, accusing them of killing private infrastructure. “I think it’s important to remember that on day one...
Minnesota Road Work To Challenge Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Travel
I think that everyone has heard of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally that happens every year in the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota. While people may think it's just a massive biker rally, the reality is that it's a lot more. Statistics show that the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a regional celebration that draws over 500,000 people on average to Sturgis.
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