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Illinois, Wisconsin Residents Warned as Puppy Scam Surge Peaks
Scammers exploited the isolation of lockdowns during the COVID pandemic in 2020 when puppy scams took hold, preying on people who were desperate for companionship. Despite a slight decrease in reports in 2021, puppy scams remained prevalent, with the average amount lost per scam reaching $1,222.13 in 2023 and 2024, according to a report from Outsource2India.
Beyond the Barometer: 2024 is Wisconsin's third year with the most tornadoes in recorded history
MADISON, Wis. -- After two tornadoes touched down in northwestern Wisconsin Thursday night, the total number of touch downs in 2024 is at 44. This makes 2024 Wisconsin's third year in recorded history with the most tornado touchdowns.
Why Wisconsin cities earn national recognition as best places to live
Wisconsin cities rank highly in lists from online news outlets and financial companies that evaluate the best place to live in the United States. This summer, Fortune magazine ranked Middleton the 18th best place to live in the country, while the company SmartAsset included Eau Claire, Appleton and Oshkosh in the top 10 of most livable small cities, nationwide.
Lawmakers order DPI audit over questionable school financial reports
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s public school managers are going to have some questions to answer after another school said its finances are in disarray. The Legislative Audit Committee ordered an audit of the state’s Department of Public Instruction’s "policies and procedures" for "analyzing the financial data of Wisconsin’s school districts." “Every year [local schools] have to do an audit and send it to DPI,” Sen Eric Wimberger, R-Green Bay,...
My body, business is on the 2024 ballot: Wisconsin business owner | NewsNation Live
Ashley Storck, the CEO of Marketini Media and a Wisconsin voter, discusses the challenges she has faced being a GenZ small business owner and what she would like to see in the next presidential term to help. Storck also explains why the candidates on both sides of the aisle should work to help small businesses […]
SportScene 13 for Friday, August 30th (Part 2)
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The prep football season entered Week 2 in Wisconsin with a full slate of non-conference matchups. Boyceville moved to 2-0 as they defeated Cameron, Eleva-Strum earned their first victory over Colfax, Fall Creek topped Augusta, and Hudson battled Wausau West. Other games from around the...
Amherst Soars in Win over Shiocton
Shiocton scored first but it was all Amherst from thereon, as Amherst drubbed Shiocton 49-20 in Week 2 football action. ****************************************************************. Know some top athletic performances? Seeing some great teams in action?. We can use your help, and it’s simple. Witness some great performances? Hear about top athletes and top...
Xceptional Athlete: Xavier’s Matthew Potter
XAVIER, Wis. (WFRV) – Last season, Xavier was led by a sophomore on the gridiron as Matthew Potter led the team with over 1000 yards on the ground. This season, just two games in, the now-junior has rushed for over 300 yards and 7 total touchdowns. On top of his eye-popping stats, the running back […]
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