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Bradford Beach closed for swimming
The Milwaukee Health Department posted on Wednesday that Bradford Beach is closed for swimming until further notice. Both Bradford and South Shore beaches have a red placard on the website, indicating the water quality is at elevated risk for illness from "exposure to micro-organisms." The beaches are closed due to reports of E....
Spinning The State: Kenosha, Madison, Eagle, Milwaukee
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Kenosha: Florida based recovery center coming to Madison. More help for people with drug and alcohol addiction problems is coming to Kenosha. Three floors of Froedtert South’s former downtown Kenosha hospital is going to be leased by a for-profit drug and alcohol addiction treatment center. The center plans on hiring more than 70 people. The arrangement with Guardian Recovery from Delray Beach Florida is designed to address a service gap in Kenosha County. Froedtert South doesn’t run its own program for drug and alcohol treatment. In a press release, Guardian said it plans to open the Kenosha addiction treatment center in summer 2025. It will offer evidence-based detox and residential care for adults. Full Story.
Alex Lilly Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar
KENOSHA, Wis. — Carthage College men's golf standout Alex Lilly has been honored as a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar for the 2023-24 academic year. To qualify for this accolade, student-athletes must meet rigorous academic and athletic standards. Eligible nominees must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors academically and athletically in NCAA Division I, II, III, or NAIA or their final year of eligibility while pursuing an Associate's Degree in the NJCAA. Additional criteria include:
Milwaukee attempted robbery, shooting on Holton Street; shooter sought
MILWAUKEE - A 21-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of attempting to rob and then shoot a man on the city's north side – and he remains on the run. The accused is Willie Perry – and he faces the following criminal counts:. Attempted armed robbery. First-degree reckless injury.
Anton Brotz brought the world of aviation to Sheboygan in 1923 with daredevil stunts, landing field
SHEBOYGAN – The Sheboygan Press announced on May 12, 1923, that the city had a landing field. According to Press clippings provided by the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center, the landing field was directly south of Moose Park on a plot of 31 acres and was built and operated by Anton Brotz of Kohler. ...
Milwaukee Brewers Eye Young Phenom Luis Robert Jr. in Blockbuster Trade Amid Yelich Injury Concerns
Amid the trade deadline approaching, the Milwaukee Brewers may seek pitching help while facing a potential outfield gap due to Christian Yelich's injury, possibly eyeing Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox. Robert, hitting .227 with 12 home runs this season, could be a long-term asset for the Brewers, given his team control through 2027. Acquiring him might solidify Milwaukee's lineup for years to come, though it would require a significant offer of prospects and outfielders in exchange. Adding players like Erick Fedde could further bolster the team, potentially elevating the Brewers to World Series contention.
Brewers sign son of team legend
The Milwaukee Brewers are adding the son of a team legend to their organization. The Brewers agreed to a contract with undrafted infielder Jadyn Fielder, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 19-year-old Fielder is the son of former Brewers All-Star Prince Fielder. The son of Prince Fielder is joining the Brewers’ organization, a... The post Brewers sign son of team legend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Remains identified of Wisconsin airman who died during World War II bombing mission over Germany
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Military scientists have identified the remains of a Wisconsin airman who died during World War II when his plane was shot down over Germany during a bombing mission.
Big cheese award winner, WI state Sen. Pfaff, on Microsoft data center energy consumption
Wisconsin state Sen. Brad Pfaff joins La Crosse Talk on Friday and a big part of the discussion was about a Microsoft data center being built in Racine County. We also talked about a ‘big cheese’ award he received. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-9 a.m. Listen...
Local Graduates Achieve Academic Success at Prominent Universities
TAMPA, FL / ADELPHI, MD – Several local students have recently graduated from prestigious universities, demonstrating outstanding academic accomplishments and dedication to their fields of study. Lorielle Raab of Waterford graduated from The University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. The commencement ceremony celebrated 1,717 undergraduate...
State task force outlines plans for $1B in federally funded broadband internet expansion
Wisconsin is getting ready to deploy more than $1 billion in federal funds over the next five years to expand broadband internet service where it’s not yet available around the state. A state task force has spent the last year drawing up its plans for the project and this fall will begin allocating the money […]
Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
The state Legislature has formed a study committee to discuss possible reforms and restructuring of the Universities of Wisconsin. The committee includes four state lawmakers, two Republicans and two Democrats, and 14 other members, including business leaders, professors, and current and former administrators, selected by the Legislature’s Republican leadership.
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