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Freedom Freefall event offers veterans free tandem skydive experience
MARSHALL, Wis. (WMTV) - Twenty veterans and active duty service members were given the opportunity to tandem skydive in the Madison area on Saturday. ‘Freedom Freefall’ offers veterans and military members the unique experience to jump from an airplane at an altitude of 10,000 feet at no cost. The...
Rock County Land Conservation Committee seeking citizens to serve
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. -- Rock County Board Chair Kevin Leavy announced Friday he is seeking persons interested in serving on the Rock County Land Conservation Committee, whether they be a member of the Board or a citizen.
Wisconsin predicted to lose top 2025 WR target Muizz Tounkara to Arizona
Wisconsin top class of 2025 target Muizz Tounkara will announce his commitment later today (Saturday, July 13). He will choose from one of three finalists: Wisconsin, Kansas and Arizona. The Badgers were originally predicted to land the three-star wide receiver dating back to mid-May. That is no longer the case,...
Baseball Roundup: Young Leads Third-ranked City High Past Clinton in Substate Opener
Talon Young tossed a four-hit shutout to lead Class 4A third-ranked City High to a 9-0 win over Clinton on Friday in a 4A, Substate 7 quarterfinal at Mercer Park in Iowa City. City High improved to 32-7 with the win and will host the winner of Monday’s Substate 7 semifinal between West High (19-21) and Davenport Central (24-13) in the substate title game on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
‘Have a Nice Day!’ Text Scam Ripping Off Many Victims in Illinois
Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account. The state of Illinois has issued several warnings...
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
Chicago Republican answers attacks from mayor, governor
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has joined Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in blaming Republicans for violent crime in the city. A Chicago Republican says the issue is the Democrats’ “bad policies.” Pritzker said there is more violence in Chicago because Republicans defunded community violence interruption programs. “You end up with, and the study from Northwestern shows it about Illinois, you end up with more violent crime,” Pritzker...
Mendota Firefighter in the Money After World Series of Poker
Mendota firefighter and Amboy native Lonny Eisenberg has been putting out a different kind of fire the last few days. Eisenberg was putting out the competitive fire of other poker players at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He had a chip count over a million on Wednesday before some big hands ended his run Thursday night.
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue to hold "Exotic Pet Surrender Event"
BRODHEAD, Wis. -- Do you have an exotic pet you are no longer able to care for? J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue announced Saturday it will host the "Exotic Pet Surrender Event," where local organizations will take in surrendered animals.
‘Have a Nice Day!’ Text Scam Ripping Off Many Victims in Illinois
Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account. The state of Illinois has issued several warnings...
Small Illinois City Arena Rated Top 100 In U.S. For Ticket Sales
Chicago isn't the only city in Illinois that hosts great concerts and live events. Secondary Illinois City Rising Through The Ranks For Ticket Sales. The Midwest, especially Illinois has been a hub for concerts and live events. There are venues throughout our state that host some of the biggest names in entertainment. Of course, Chicago is a big part of that but other cities are stepping up to the plate too.
Nearly All Illinois AT&T Customers Just Had Personal Data Exposed
If your cell phone provider in Illinois is AT&T, you need to keep a close eye on your credit history and personal information as the company has revealed that nearly all of its customers were exposed in a historic data breach. This alert comes directly from AT&T. They have created...
Dengue Infecting More Illinoisans, CDC Issues Warning
The CDC has issued a warning as an illness spreads through Illinois. As of June 25th, there's a dengue warning in effect for the U.S., per the CDC, just in time for summer travel for a lot of folks. According to NBC Chicago, 27 Illinoisans are currently positive for dengue....
Illinois State Police Just Brought the Hammer Down on Carjacking
If you suddenly see the number of carjackings start to decline in Illinois, I know why. The Illinois State Police have spent the past several months bringing the hammer down on those who steal vehicles and the results of their operation are impressive. The Public Information Office of the Illinois...
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