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World War II veteran, 98, sends RNC crowd into frenzy as he says he’d re-enlist today if Trump was president
A 98-year-old Second World War veteran took to the stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday and declared that if Donald Trump were president, he’d go back and re-enlist in the United States military. William Pekrul, a father to 11 children and “proud” war veteran, said he fought...
Legion baseball: Fort edges Germantown after 7th inning rally, 8-7
GERMANTOWN -- Braden Hausen scored the go-ahead run via error in the seventh inning as Fort Atkinson's Senior Legion Post 166 19U baseball team edged host Germantown 8-7 on Thursday. Hausen led off the seventh with his second double of the game. With the bases loaded and one away, Colin Schrader reached on first baseman Mitchell Birchbauer's error to bring Hausen around. Hunter Green added a run-scoring ground out before a two-run error at second base allowed Fort to go ahead 8-4. ...
Janesville Education Association disputes ‘tentative agreement’ listed on school board agenda
JANESVILLE — The tumult between the Janesville Education Association and the Janesville School District intensified Thursday night when the JEA’s president directly refuted a line item on an upcoming school board agenda regarding a supposed tentative agreement between the two parties. The board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, with an agenda distributed via email shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday. Shortly at 5 p.m. Thursday, Mattison replied all on the email, slamming the district for including an agenda with an item with an item about...
Fond du Lac County Board approves plans for UW campus
FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- The Fond du Lac County Board this week approved plans for the former University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Fond du Lac Campus buildings. The campus, now known as the Fond du Lac County Campus, will be used for state and county government offices and law enforcement training. The theater will remain a performing arts and event center, while the gymnasium will become a sports complex.
Mercury Marine schedules partial layoffs for 1,700 workers amid sales slump
FOND DU LAC (WLUK) – About 1,700 workers at Mercury Marine have partial layoffs the rest of the year, as the company continues to cope with declining sales. In June, the company announced 300 workers would lose their jobs. At the time, the company also said there would be “workforce adjustments” at plants in Fond du Lac and elsewhere.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Nice weather continues, isolated rain chances into the weekend
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5…. Another beautiful day Friday! High pressure will deliver the sun again, temperatures go up a slight bit from yesterday, and humidity levels will remain comfortable. Rain chances bump up this weekend with afternoon/early evening rain both days. On Saturday, the best chance for rain will favor areas north of Green Bay, and on Sunday, the best chance will favor communities well south of Green Bay and central Wisconsin.
Award-Winning Actor Spotted In Wisconsin
It's not everyday that you have Hollywood royalty spending some time in Wisconsin but that was exactly the case just last weekend. Award-winning celebrity Henry Winkler was spotted all over Wisconsin, eating at a local restaurant and taking in a popular car show. Of course, Winkler is most famous for...
Wisconsin Governor Tours Lincoln Park Zoo, Explains Costal Community Grants
The city of Manitowoc is getting grant money from the state to improve an area of the Lincoln Park Zoo. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced earlier this week that Manitowoc will get a little more than $95,000 for improvements in an area on the Little Manitowoc River through the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Wisconsin Costal Management Program.
Wisconsin Department of Justice welcomes second Accelerant Detection Canine
MADISON, Wis. -- Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Thursday the arrival of new Accelerant Detection Canine "Bo," who will work for the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation Canine Team.
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