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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...
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...
Legion baseball: Fort Atkinson wins regional by default to reach third straight state tournament
For the third straight season, Fort Atkinson’s Legion Post 166 19U baseball team is headed to the Class AA State Tournament. The Hawks won their home regional by default this weekend when Cedarburg and Grafton both bowed out due to a shortage of players. Fort hosted the state tournament and thus qualified automatically in 2021, finishing 2-2, before going undefeated to win their regional last season, only to lose a...
Brewers need to respond to rival Cardinals, Dodgers big additions in three team trade
The Milwaukee Brewers need to respond. In the battle for the NL Central, the St. Louis Cardinals, the closest threat to the Brewers position atop the division, just swung a massive three team trade. The Cardinals brought in both Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham in one fell swoop, only shipping...
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.
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