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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...
Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin; scholarship program
This Saturday night, 16 smart and talented high school senior girls from all over Wisconsin will come together in Franklin for a chance to win $20,000 in college scholarships. It's called the "Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin Program" and this weekend are the finals. Last year's winner, Maggie Feng, and state chairperson, Meg Sranske, join FOX6 WakeUp with the details.
Healthcare dominates investment deals, says report
Wisconsin healthcare companies dominate early stage investment deals in the state, according to an annual report by the Wisconsin Technology Council. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
Packers cut former first-round pick in 53-man roster prediction
The Green Bay Packers have completed one week of training camp. Jordan Love got his massive deal, Zach Tom returned from injury, and the defense showed signs of unlimited potential under Jeff Hafley's leadership. With the preseason around the corner, the Packers' roster decisions are far from over. What have...
Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with. There are a...
Wisconsin volleyball stars enjoy Olympic opening ceremony with NBA legend Steph Curry
Just days after snapping a photo with rapper Snoop Dogg, former Wisconsin volleyball stars Lauren Carlini and Dana Rettke were pictured alongside NBA legend Steph Curry at the Summer Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. Staged along Paris, France’s Seine River, the opening ceremony included a majority of the 592 American...
St. Joseph’s Orphanage: Closing the doors
The city rallied around the orphanage, often hosting various benefits throughout its decades-long existence. One of the most significant — and one of the highlights of the local social pages — was started in 1947 by the Nazareth Guild of the St. Joseph’s Orphanage. Each year for...
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedure in battleground Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday that challenged absentee voting procedures, preventing administrative headaches for local election clerks and hundreds of thousands of voters in the politically volatile swing state ahead of fall elections. The ruling stems from a lawsuit Thomas Oldenberg, a voter from Amberg, Wisconsin, filed in February. Oldenberg argued that the state Elections Commission hasn’t been following a state law that requires voters who electronically request absentee ballots to place a physical copy of the request in the ballot return envelope. Absentee ballots without the request copy shouldn’t count, he maintained....
Ride safety top of mind as State Fair sets to kick off 2024 run
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- After lots of weekend events, more fun is on the way! The Wisconsin State Fair is just three days away and preparations are underway to ensure another great year full of food, music, and more. This year, there are 38 rides, a decrease from...
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