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See photos and video of a rare 'albino' buck spotted in East Troy this weekend
Kelly Daniels and her husband experienced a rare wildlife sighting while driving near their home in East Troy, Wis., Friday evening. As they were driving along Highway J around 8 p.m., Daniels said she spotted something bright white munching on grass behind a brush pile just off the road. It was an all-white...
Wisconsin constitutional amendments and the crazy train of political obstructionism
Wisconsin Farmers Union wants the public to understand the impact two proposed constitutional amendments on the Aug. 13 ballot will have on our rural communities, farms, infrastructure and communities. Two questions will appear on the ballot, both designed to limit the power of the governor to distribute federal funding. If they pass, the balance of […]
Rides at Wisconsin State Fair inspected for safety ahead of opening day
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Three days until the Wisconsin State Fair, safety is top of mind as all of the carnival rides undergo testing and scrutiny from state inspectors. Before the fair fun can begin inside Spin City every single Wisconsin State Fair ride must pass a rigorous test.
American Pickers looking for items ahead of visit to Wisconsin in September
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Episodes of American Pickers will be filmed in Wisconsin in September. The show explores the world of antique "picking" on The History Channel. The Pickers are looking for unique people and items to showcase on the show. People interested can send their name, phone number, location and...
Committee Studying Potential Regulation for AI in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A state committee is studying potential regulation for Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin. Committee Chair, state Senator Julian Bradley, says he hopes the committee’s work can help alleviate peoples’ fears about AI. “Is it going to replace me? Is it going to take my...
2 rescued from Wolf River during tubing incident
SHAWANO, Wis. (WSAW) - The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office commends three people including Deputy Joe Steel for efforts to rescue two people tubing on the Wolf River over the weekend. Authorities said Justin and Katherine Popp heard the calls for help and alerted first responders. The couple lived along...
Wisconsin women's rowing alumni kick off 2024 Olympic action
Three Wisconsin women’s rowing alumni kicked off the Olympic competition at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Saturday. Sophia Vitas, Grace Joyce and Lauren O’Conner represented the Badgers in the first day of competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Vitas, who rowed at UW from 2013-16, was the...
Menasha Man Dies Skateboarding at the Ariens Nordic Center
A 30-year-old Menasha man has died following a skateboarding accident in Brillion. NBC26 reports that the man and another individual were illegally skateboarding at the Ariens Nordic Center on the cross-country skill track at around 4:45 Friday afternoon when the Menasha man crashed at the bottom of a hill. Emergency...
Sheboygan County Deputies Investigating an Assault at the Random Lake Picnic
An incident at the Random Lake Picnic is being investigated by Sheboygan County authorities. The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office went to social media to ask for any information about an assault that happened at the picnic, which was held at the Random Lake Fire Department. The incident happened in...
Former Green Bay Packers Long-Time Starter Announces He May Join The USA Olympics Team
The Green Bay Packers have moved on from multiple veterans over the recent years. Their moves ushered in a brand new era for the Packers. Many of those veterans are currently playing elsewhere in the league. However, one may already be planning his post-NFL life. Former Green Bay Packers Starter...
It’s Back in Service
Whether cruising across Lake Michigan on a starry night or a blue-sky summer day, a trip on the S.S. Badger is more than a shortcut across the lake. The Badger provides travelers with an adventure — an authentic steamship experience that harkens back 70 years and mixes history with nostalgia. A National Historic Landmark, the S.S. Badger car ferry resumes sailing this year after repairs were made to the ramp system at the dock in Ludington, which was responsible for sidelining the crossings last year.
Red Hot Chili Peppers disappoint at Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival 2024 in Milwaukee
"We gave you everything we got," Anthony Kiedis said at the end of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival headlining set in Milwaukee Saturday, the grand finale of two days of concerts at Veterans Park. The tepid response from the crowd that had long been thinning out suggested that many would...
Governor Evers asks voters to vote ‘no’ at the Aug. 13 election
EAU CLAIRE — Governor Tony Evers (D) visited Eau Claire Monday in order to encourage voters to vote ‘no’ on two questions that will be present on the Aug. 13 ballot. The questions read: “Delegation of appropriation power. Shall section 35 (1) of article IV of the constitution be created to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated?” and “Allocation of federal moneys. Shall section 35 (2) of article IV of the constitution be created...
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