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Badger state represented at national Best Warrior Competition
The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Spc. Tevin Kenton, a member of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, was among 14 Soldiers representing the best of the National Guard at the national Best Warrior Competition Aug. 4-8 at Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont. The Best Warrior Competition...
Monkey business: Wisconsin primate sanctuary running out of space
About six years ago, three rhesus macaque monkeys retired from research facilities to a 17-acre plot of grassy meadows and woods in central Wisconsin. These three monkeys, including 35-pound Mars, had likely lived their entire lives indoors before coming to the facility in Westfield called Primates Incorporated. “He (Mars) was...
Central Wisconsin Airport to Receive Federal Funding
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is announcing that four Wis. airports are being awarded over $6 million in federal funding. According to a press release from U.S. Senator Baldwin, the funding is intended to be used to enhance safety, replace critical equipment, and upgrade facilities. The four airports set to receive funding are located in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Marathon County, and La Crosse.
Balloon Glow to Illuminate Manitowoc Tonight
Hot air balloons will cover the skies of Manitowoc this evening (August 16th) for the Lakeshore Balloon Glow. Today’s event runs from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and includes family-friendly activities, food trucks, drinks, a water ski show, and fireworks. The success and safety of this community celebration are powered...
Evers ordered raises for direct care staff, duration unknown
(The Center Square) – Most of Wisconsin’s direct care workers are going to see their paychecks jump come October, but there are questions as to how long those bigger paychecks will last. On Aug. 1, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the state’s Department of Health Services to use $285 million in leftover COVID-relief money to increase the minimum fee schedule for the people who take care of seniors and those with disabilities in the state. ...
The wife of Republican Wisconsin US Senate candidate Hovde takes aim at female Democratic incumbent
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is taking center stage in her husband’s campaign in the days after he secured the party nomination, directly attacking Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in a television ad released Thursday about single mothers. The race between...
Area Businesses Receive Awards at State Fair
Local businesses received awards at the Wisconsin State Fair last week. Every year, the State Fair features the Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition. This competition is open to the state’s professional food businesses with yearly sales under $1 million and highlights mid to small sized businesses in the food processing industry.
Steve Miklos and El Bandido Yankee with big powerboat win in Wisconsin!
Throttleman for the World Championship El Bandido Yankee Mod-V Powerboat, Steve Miklos joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Steve shares the excitement around the recent Midwest Challenge win in Sheboygan. Listen as Steve talks about the community, race prep and of course the celebrations with El Bandido Yankee Tequila. The Championship team of Steve Miklos and Steve Fehrmann edged out the competition in an amazing race and the first time the national series had raced there. Local officials including the Mayor were on hand to congratulate the El Bandido Yankee team on the historic win in Wisconsin. For more information on the team and series and to see the race and recap check out https://p1offshore.com/
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