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Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin back EPA in lawsuit by 12 states over water rights
Two Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin have come to the defense of the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit filed by 12 states over water rights. The Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon (Mole Lake) tribes joined five other tribal nations from around the country in defending the EPA’s new tribal water rights rule under...
Unemployment is low, the labor market tight. But more Wisconsinites are on FoodShare, or food stamps, than before COVID
The number of people enrolled in the food assistance program FoodShare in Wisconsin remains above pre-pandemic levels, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report. As of April, a little over 700,000 people were enrolled in FoodShare, the Wisconsin program part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, that helps low-income households buy food, according to the latest figures published by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. ...
Lex’irriaz: Woman-owned food truck brings birria and karaoke to Janesville
JANESVILLE — Through perseverance and passion, Alexis Riemer of Janesville has made her dream of owning a food truck a reality. Lex’irriaz is a woman-owned and operated karaoke birria food truck that serves Janesville, Beloit and surrounding areas. “I never would have thought my career would have been with food,” Riemer said. Initially wanting to...
Tammy Baldwin makes campaign stops in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A crowd came out for Tammy Baldwin in Green Bay Friday; the “Fired up for Tammy” tour started in the Northwoods on the Fourth of July. She’ll be in Wisconsin all weekend touting her re-election for Senate. At Friday’s rally, the Democratic Senator spoke about the Affordable Care Act, reproductive rights, and supporting workers.
Ducktona 500 is cancelled - Sheboygan Falls natives weigh in on iconic event
Every step taken in Sheboygan Falls' River Park this week has been in a puddle, in mud or in soggy grass. That's exactly why the chamber called off what would have been the 36th Ducktona 500 event.
A downtown high-rise is about to start construction. Public plazas are planned next to it
Two publicly funded plazas are to be developed next to a new downtown apartment tower that will overlook the Milwaukee River. The plazas will be adjacent to The Edison, a 32-story, 383-unit high-end tower. The tower is planned for a vacant lot at 1005 N. Edison St. − where the former Rojahn & Malaney...
Jefferson Schools keeping students fed for the summer
On Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Jefferson Schools will hand out free meal packs to children during the summer through August 28. The meal packs include seven complete breakfasts and lunches to keep kids going throughout the week. The weekly giveaway is part of the Meet Up Eat Up program through the Michigan Department...
66th annual Tallman Arts Festival is Aug. 3-4 at the Rock County Historical Society
JANESVILLE — The 66th annual Tallman Arts Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Rock County Historical Society campus, 450 N. Jackson St. The festival will feature diverse artists, live musical entertainers, food and drink, museum tours, children’s activities, and more. ...
Popular Weather App Used in Minnesota and Wisconsin Now Offering a “Mosquito Forecast”
It's one of the top weather apps for smartphone users in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a new feature claims to help "better plan summer activities" against pesky mosquitos. The new in-app feature is a partnership between a weather powerhouse, and a bug repellant powerhouse that brings over 15 billion climate data points together with mosquito data from over 5,000 locations that predicts mosquito behavior and populations.
First Alert Weather: Some sun & chances of storms starting the new week
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The holiday weekend is winding down, but there will be some decent weather to enjoy. That includes Saturday night, with some clouds around and dry conditions for the fireworks displays that are taking place. Clouds will increase toward morning on Sunday. A chance of scattered showers and storms on Sunday from the morning to the late afternoon. Monday and Tuesday will feature intervals of sun, along with chances of showers or storms. Wednesday will have an isolated afternoon storm in spots, but it does appear dry weather will take hold late in the week into the start of next weekend. It will also get warmer, with highs rising into the 80s.
Don't get towed: Map shows parking restrictions for RNC
MILWAUKEE — Downtown Milwaukee is set to be pretty crowded during the RNC. Some are traveling to the city from out of town and some are commuting from just around the corner, but everyone needs to know where it is OK to park. Look no further, because here are...
7/6/24 School Nutrition Association Recognizes Representative Krug
The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) presented state Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa) with an SNA-WI 2024 Legislator of the Year award at its annual meeting in La Crosse on Tuesday, June 25. Representative Krug was named a 2024 SNA-WI Legislator of the Year due to his strong leadership in...
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