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Wisconsin dogs frantically search for hidden rats in sport called Barn Hunt
The dog, its nose to the ground, frantically searches through straw bales. Sign up for WPR’s email newsletter. The rat’s faint sound is now close. The dog darts through hay bales, a hunter sniffing for its squeaking prey. It’s called Barn Hunt. Dogs and their owners enter a...
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.
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...
Two finalists named to run Wisconsin's system of 16 public technical colleges
Two candidates are in the running to take over as president of Wisconsin's system of 16 publicly funded technical colleges, the largest higher education system in the state. The Wisconsin Technical College System Board on Tuesday announced two finalists for the presidential position: Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. Both have years of experience with technical college system operations, though neither have held presidential positions directly with a Wisconsin technical college.
League of Women Voters holding info seminar on new legislative maps July 11
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - When Wisconsin voters go to the polls next month for primaries in legislative races they will be voting under new maps. The maps create new boundaries for State Senate and Assembly Districts and some candidates will be running in new districts. To help voters navigate...
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...
Gibraltar Talks Series Starts July 11
The Gibraltar Historical Association will host its first Gibraltar Talks event on July 11, 7 pm, at Old Gibraltar Town Hall, 4176 Maple St. in Fish Creek. During the event, local vintage music expert David Watkins will explain the connection between Chambers Island, Paramount Records and the Alexander Noble House. The program will also explore the life of Fred Dennett, who owned Paramount Records as well as the entirety of Chambers Island, minus the lighthouse.
Bill Bertschinger’s Egg Harbor Memories
The Egg Harbor Historical Society will present a free program, titled Bill Bertschinger’s Egg Harbor Memories – Part One, on July 9, 7 pm at the Kress Pavilion. Bertschinger accumulated 90-plus years of memories in Egg Harbor, especially around the Alpine Resort, which his father Paul and uncle John built in 1922. Bertscinger was also involved in establishing the Village of Egg Harbor in 1964.
Egg Harbor Orders Title Search For Point Beach Waterfront Outlot Questions
Ten residents of the century-old Point Beach neighborhood attended the Egg Harbor Village Board meeting June 12 to again ask the village to ensure that private property owners don’t prevent access to 10 waterfront-access lots. The village board voted to spend not more than $4,800 on a title search...
The Steel Wheels Play Peg Egan
Rootsy Americana outfit the Steel Wheels will take the stage at the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center on July 7, 7 pm. The Steel Wheels operate in the space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. When they’re not playing shows or festivals, the band is hosting the Red Wing Roots Music Festival, a weekend-long celebration of music, community and Shenandoah Valley.
Birch Creek Announces 2024 Symphony Concerts
Birch Creek Music Performance Center announced a series of performances that will occur throughout the month of July, all beginning at 7 pm. •July 4 – The center will celebrate Independence Day with “A Birch Creek Symphonic Fourth.” The 90-piece symphony orchestra, conducted by Taka Matsunaga and featuring tenor and former Birch Creek student Jonathan Zeng, will perform patriotic tunes by John Phillip Sousa, along with works by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The concert will begin at 3 pm, and will be preceded by a pie-and ice-cream social at 2 pm.
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water.
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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