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Governor Evers June Dairy Month tour includes a stop at Nordic Creamery in Westby
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well as efforts and investments by the governor and the Evers Administration to support Wisconsin’s farmers, their families, and the dairy industry over the past five years.
Wisconsin boaters should expect more law enforcement on the water for July Fourth weekend
Wisconsin boaters can expect to see a greater presence of law enforcement officers and Department of Natural Resources conservation wardens while on the water this holiday weekend. The Wisconsin DNR and participating law enforcement agencies are taking part in the national Operation Dry Water campaign from July 4-6. Operation Dry...
How much rain did you get? June 2024
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Six tornadoes were reported in Wisconsin in June. It was also a very, very rainy month. The “norm” for Green Bay, or the 30-year average, is 4.1 inches of precipitation. The National Weather Service recorded 5.82 inches -- almost 2 inches above normal for the city yet one of the lesser amounts recorded in our corner of Wisconsin.
Nearly 30% of Wisconsin public schools to get less in state money
(The Center Square) – Nearly a third of Wisconsin’s public schools are going to get less money from the state for the next school year. The state’s Department of Public Instruction on Monday announced the general state aid estimates for July. “Estimated general school aids for 2024-25 total $5.58 billion, representing an increase of 4.2% from 2023-24,” DPI stated. “Payments to districts will increase an estimated $234.3 million because of...
Team Wisconsin Triumphs in Men’s Junior Freestyle Wrestling Nationals with Mirasolas’ Success
Team Wisconsin secured its first-ever Men’s Junior Freestyle National Dual Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a 33-32 victory over Ohio, led by graduates Connor and Cole Mirasola of West Bend West. Cole Mirasola, one of the five undefeated wrestlers for the team, finished with a 6-0 record and crucial pinfalls. The final victory was sealed by Kellen Wolbert of Oconomowoc with a pin in the 138-pound class. The team, including eight seniors moving on to Division I colleges, dominated the event, going 7-0 overall.
Audit: Wisconsin crime labs not meeting new DNA testing deadline
(The Center Square) – A new audit raises questions as to whether Wisconsin's attorney general will be able to meet a new state requirement to get sexual assault kits tested within six months. The Legislative Audit Bureau released its new report on the state’s crime recently, saying there are fewer requests for sexual assault DNA kits at the crime labs, but it is taking the labs longer to process each kit. ...
Former local restaurant owner opens massage business
SCHOFIELD – The owner of the former Hi Restaurant in downtown Wausau has opened a new massage shop in Schofield: 100% Relaxing Station Massage. ZiPing Pan will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for her grand opening at 4 p.m. July 9 at 2809 Schofield Ave., Suite C, and the public is invited.
New Stevens Point park could bring new wildlife visitors, causing some concern
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - A new park is set to open next month in Stevens Point and will be the first of its kind in the state. The new solar canopy shelter will be equipped with free charging stations for electrical vehicles, but some people on Facebook have an issue with its location.
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