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Wisconsin democrats raise concerns about a pair of ballot questions in upcoming election.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - State Representative Jill Billings hosted a press conference in La Crosse Tuesday to discuss her push for voters to vote no on two constitutional amendment ballot questions that will be on the August 13 ballot. The first question would prevent the legislature from being able...
June rainfall totals in Northeast Wisconsin climb above average, causes issues for farmers
BRILLION (WLUK) -- The month of June for all of Northeast Wisconsin was very, very wet. As the month closes out, the National Weather Service in Green Bay is showing FOX 11 the areas that were hardest hit. Communities like Forestville, Brillion, and Wausau were bogged down by rain, while...
DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on a proposal from Appleton-based Breeze Dairy Group to expand its operation in Pierce County’s town of Salem to 6,500 animals. Since the proposed expansion was made public, local residents have raised concerns about how the farm plans to manage an estimated 80.7 million […] The post DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Flooding along Mississippi River extends throughout western Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — A number of counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting flood conditions, as rainfall remains in the forecast. Over the weekend, parts of Minnesota were on high alert as flood levels continued to rise in many areas after days of unrelenting rain. Wisconsin’s northwestern neighbors are now...
Wisconsin judge defies Democratic attorney general with last-minute voting rule change
Wisconsin election officials will now be required to provide disabled Wisconsin voters, who legally cannot vote independently, an absentee ballot via email. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell ordered last week that voters with disabilities such as blindness or other physical disabilities that impair one’s dexterity are entitled to vote electronically. Voters will still […]
Door County shops looks forward to big week for business
EGG HARBOR, Wis. — On one of the biggest weeks of the summer, Dawn Johnson is busy helping customers and keeping her stock neat at Summer Home Wisconsin in Egg Harbor. “Overall, July is our biggest month,” she said. “This is kind of the kickoff to the summer. This is definitely very impactful on our sales for the year.”
Run to Tradition at The Hairpin Run
For Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream in Ephraim, the influx of Independence Day visitors makes the July Fourth holiday one of the busiest days of the season. But instead of taking the opportunity to rest and prepare for the coming chaos, employees traditionally run a 5K. Their tradition plays...
From 1951 to Eisenhower to today, Indian Bowl showcases Ojibwe culture in Wisconsin Northwoods
LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Billed as the centerpiece for Ojibwe cultural sharing and education for the Northwoods, the weekly summer Lac du Flambeau Indian Bowl events have been taking place for almost 75 years. The series of weekly mini pow wows and cultural demonstrations on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation are advertised on TV commercials throughout the Northwoods inviting anyone to visit and learn a little about Ojibwe culture. They have been going on since 1951. ...
Kellen Wolbert secures victory with a pin in men’s wrestling championship
Team Wisconsin secured its first Men’s Junior Freestyle National Dual Championship by going 7-0 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, culminating in a 33-32 victory over Ohio with Kellen Wolbert's decisive 52-second pin on opponent Khimari Manns. Team Wisconsin had a perfect record of 7-0 throughout the championship. Kellen Wolbert secured the...
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.
Tittl Legislative Sandhill Crane Committee to Start Meeting This Month
A Legislative Council study committee being run by Manitowoc’s Assemblyman in Madison has it’s 10 members selected. We announced back in May that State Representative Paul Tittl will chair the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes beginning this month with two members of the Wisconsin legislature along with other appointees, including one from a Rhinelander-based conservation organization.
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Immigration a growing issue in Wisconsin congressional race
(The Center Square) - President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings on handling the southern border may affect Democratic candidates who supported his policies, such as Peter Barca. Recent polls have shown most Wisconsinites negatively view the Biden administration’s immigration policies, The Center Square previously reported. Peter Barca is running against three-term Republican incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Steil regularly lambasts the Biden administration’s economic and border...
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