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Milwaukee Bucks Part Ways With Fan-Favorite For Rising Defensive Star in Trade Proposal
There’s no denying Bobby Portis has become a favorite among Milwaukee Bucks fans throughout the past few years. The thing is, the team’s defensive ceiling can go higher if let go of the one-time champion to acquire Keon Ellis in an interesting trade idea. Ellis currently plays for...
Demonstrators who hoped to spread their message at the Milwaukee RNC find no audience
Madelyn Robinson, 18, and about 15 other people from the nonprofit Truth Pharm gathered around the white gazebo in Zeidler Union Square to bring attention to the opioid epidemic in the U.S. But 40 minutes into their event at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, no one showed up — not even the other group that was scheduled to speak, Robinson said. ...
Green Bay Packaging Announces Expansion Of Germantown Facility
Green Bay, Wisconsin based Green Bay Packaging (GBP) announced the expansion of its Great Lakes Packaging Division in Germantown, Wisconsin. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new state-of-the-art facility — which will feature 270,000 square feet of manufacturing space to streamline operations — took place on July 9. The...
RNC delegate from Texas thoroughly enjoyed her stay in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After the Republican National Convention wrapped up in Milwaukee Thursday night, it was time for everyone to go home. Sue DeVillez was visiting Wisconsin from Georgetown, Texas. She was representing Texas’ 31st congressional district as a delegate. She was at the Dane County Regional Airport Friday...
'The American dream is under duress.' Beloit business owner Diane Hendricks speaks at RNC
MILWAUKEE — Diane Hendricks, owner of ABC Supply in Beloit, addressed the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Thursday evening. Hendricks started her speech by discussing her rise as an American business woman and struggles she’s gone through — becoming a single mother, risking it all to start her company and the death of her husband. Employing more than “22,000 Americans,” the recently recognized “most successful self-made...
High levels of E. Coli found in the Rock River
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - E. Coli found in the Rock River in Beloit, Wisconsin prompts an alert from the Rock County Health Department. E. Coli bacteria is natural in surface water like a creek, river or lake. But, when it reaches high levels it can put your health at risk.
Woman arrested after robbing store and threatening employees, MPD says
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A woman was arrested Thursday when she allegedly threatened employees after they refused to return her wallet that she had dropped while robbing the store, MPD said. Police responded around 4:30 p.m. to an East Towne Mall on Thursday. When they arrived they learned that the...
14-year-old suspect tried to steal car, fled after finding children inside: Beloit Police
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A 14-year-old is in custody for attempting to steal a car at gunpoint, but fled once he discovered there were children inside, police said. According to the Beloit Police Department, the victim was getting gas around 6 p.m. Thursday night in the 1700 block of Park Avenue when the suspect arrived […]
Beyond organic, a Dane County farmer wants to grow food plastic-free
On a recent cool Sunday morning, about 25 curious Wisconsinites and one dog gathered at Parisi Family Farm in Stoughton. Terry Parisi, 68, owns this regenerative agriculture farm overlooking Lake Kegonsa. She’s tended to the land for the last 20 years. Parisi farms using what’s known as regenerative agriculture....
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Rains renew Madison’s flooding worries
Despite millions spent to improve Madison sewers in recent years, a top city official says flooded streets may remain a routine occurrence in years like this with higher rainfall. Deputy City Engineer Greg Fries, who has managed Madison’s storm and sanitary sewers for 33 years, said the options to prevent...
Group alleges discrimination after being denied service at Waunakee business
WAUNAKEE, Wis. (WMTV) - A group of men from the South who were traveling through Wisconsin captured a video of a Waunakee business refusing to serve them. David Grisham says he and four of his friends stopped at a Waunakee restaurant on their way back from the Republican National Convention. He says while trying to buy a meal, they were turned away.
De Pere Man Sentenced On Felony Fleeing Charges In Dodge County Court
(Emmett) A De Pere man has been found guilty of running from Dodge County authorities. Jordan Feemster entered a no contest plea to a felony count of Fleeing and a misdemeanor charge of Resisting. He was sentenced to 10 months in jail with work release privileges and was placed on probation for three years.
Mercury Marine plans to temporarily lay off 1,700 hourly workers
FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Mercury Marine, one of the largest employers in the Fox Valley area, said it plans to temporarily lay off 1,700 hourly workers now through the end of the year. The layoffs will take place one week at a time, lasting anywhere from six to...
Marian University promotes Jessica Morales Maust to vice president for enrollment management
Marian University has announced the promotion of Carmel resident Jessica Morales Maust, MBA, to vice president for enrollment management. Morales Maust has been a vital part of the Marian community since June 2021, bringing more than 15 years of enrollment management experience and a proven record of accomplishment of success in driving the university’s enrollment initiatives.
Fond du Lac’s Joe DuChateau on his runner-up finish at 2024 Wisconsin State Amateur
At 39 years old, Madison's Garrett Jones finally achieves dream of winning the Wisconsin State Amateur Championship. Garrett Jones had tears in his eyes Thursday as he walked up the steep hill from the 18th green to the clubhouse at The Legend at Merrill Hills. The Madison golfer had just won the 123rd Wisconsin State Amateur, and friends and fellow competitors were stopping him every few feet to congratulate him, to hug him, to show their appreciation for a job well done. At 39, Jones finally could call himself a State Amateur champion. It meant the world to him.
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