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Wisconsin man arrested at Sleeping Bear Dunes for stealing car, National Park Service says
UPDATE 8/20/24 6:30 p.m. Steven Lisowski, wanted by Milwaukee Police for stealing a car, was arrested Tuesday by a National Park Service ranger and a Benzie County K-9 officer at Sleeping Bear Dunes. After the car was located at the National Lakeshore, multiple agencies worked together to find him. NPS said the ranger, officer and Lisowski were all injured during the arrest. They were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The case is still under investigation.
WATCH: Wisconsin Couple Gets Engaged at Hozier Concert, Fans Confused by Song Choice
Hozier was performing in our neck of the woods over the weekend. He did a show in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, August 17th, and the day before that he performed in Madison, Wisconsin. Hozier has an amazing voice and I love his music. Some of his music can have...
Families call for more options after Next Door Pediatrics closes
For around seven months now, Deanna Branch has had to spend $80 for a round trip visit to her children’s current pediatric clinic, compared to the $16 she used to pay at the nearby Next Door Pediatrics Clinic-Children’s. “People don’t understand how much it affects the community when...
It’s back-to-school time in Milwaukee: Here are free giveaways and resources you need to know about
As the start of a new school year nears, many organizations and churches are preparing back-to-school events with school supply giveaways, activities and other resources. Find an event happening near you in August and September. (Did we miss an event? Put it in the comments or email us and we...
Children’s Wisconsin saved this Milwaukee restaurateur’s infant daughter — now, he’s paying it forward
MILWAUKEE — A prominent Milwaukee-area restaurateur is giving back to Children’s Wisconsin in appreciation of the emergency medical care that saved his baby daughter’s life. Vivianna Fazzari was born on August 26th, 2013. Vivianna came home from the hospital and initially, everything seemed ok. Within a few...
Brewers bringing back contactless parking system for rest of season
MILWAUKEE (WLUK) -- A contactless parking system that was suspended after opening day will be reinstated beginning with the next Milwaukee Brewers homestand. The team says, beginning with the Aug. 27 game against the San Francisco Giants, fans will pay for parking by scanning a QR code with their smartphones. License plate readers will then confirm which fans have paid.
Scientists achieve major breakthrough in the quest for limitless energy: 'It's setting a world record'
"It's a giant leap forward for a concept that promises economically viable, zero-carbon heat and electricity." Fusion is a holy grail for the energy sector, theoretically offering abundant, essentially zero-pollution power in a small physical footprint, without the need to use regional natural resources. There have been many milestones as the technology advances, and a new record in magnetic containment has recently been achieved.
Superstar's rise from 'very clumsy' to best college player shows 'never-satisfied fierceness'
Terri Kaiser remembers the first time she laid eyes on Sarah Franklin like it was just yesterday. Actually, it was about 11 years ago that Franklin, then an 11-year-old soccer wannabe, was dragged, if not kicking and screaming, at least somewhat reluctantly by her mom to a volleyball camp being run by Kaiser, a director at Palm Beach Volleyball Club in Florida.
ECHO expands Transitional Living program with city-gifted home
Correction: This story has been updated with the correct date. JANESVILLE — Gather at Fourth Ward Park on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5 — 7 p.m., for a special tour of ECHO’s newly acquired Transitional Living home. Launched in 2019, ECHO’s Transitional Living program provides 18 months of affordable housing and supportive services to homeless families in Rock County. Attendees can also enjoy games and a free hotdog meal at...
City of La Crosse to enforce camping ban in late August
Unsheltered residents of La Crosse have about a week to vacate unauthorized campsites within city limits. For years, city leaders in La Crosse have tried to answer the question of how to deal with the large number of unsheltered people. Social service organizations struggle to keep up with the demand for services and residents balance concern for individuals in need with concern for the safety and livability of the community.
Raceway in Wisconsin ceasing weekly racing following the end of the 2024 season
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with a raceway in Wisconsin say that after decades of entertaining race fans, they will be stopping weekly racing after the conclusion of the 2024 season. According to a release from the Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam has seen a number of great...
Wisconsin AG balances politics and the law
CHICAGO — As a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is a political and partisan advocate. As the state’s top law enforcement officer, Kaul is required to apply the law fairly without favor to any political preferences of Wisconsin citizens. While attending the DNC, Kaul took time to explain the balance required to be a partisan politician and an attorney general. ...
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