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Main Street Matters: Senator Tammy Baldwin visits Wautoma businesses
Downtown Wautoma has been growing into a go-to Main Street destination in Wisconsin. The Waushara Chamber of Commerce and local business owner’s hard work has not gone unnoticed, with many visitors attending their new events such as the Wine Walk and the Beer Walk. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited downtown...
UPDATED: Shelter in place order lifted in Amherst standoff
Police in Amherst on Friday said a wanted suspect “has been located” and lifted a shelter in place order that had been in effect for a full day. A brief update issued Friday evening from Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas said there is no ongoing danger to the public. He did not say how or when the suspect, 32-year-old Jeffery Miller, was located, nor did he say whether Miller surrendered peacefully.
Green Bay Packers’ GM: “This Isn’t Good For Our Football Team”
The Green Bay Packers are suddenly finding themselves at the center of attention early on in training camp. Their off-season was relatively quiet compared to recent years. Trading away Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers in back-to-back off-seasons had Green Bay the talk of the league. This off-season releasing David Bakhtiari...
The Haven of Manitowoc County Hires New Executive Director
The Haven of Manitowoc, The Primary Shelter for local unhoused men, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Hunt as their new Executive Director. With over five years of experience in the non-profit sector, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the team. In this role, Alex...
Manitowoc's school board holds off on closing schools, votes to close central office
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Manitowoc’s school board is pumping the brakes on plans to close schools; however, the board has put the district’s central office building on the chopping block. Familiar problems to many school districts across Wisconsin are prevalent in Manitowoc. “First of all, we have declining enrollment...
July Garden of the Month
Park City Gardens has designated the yard and garden of Mary Ann Kufahl as the July Garden of the Month. Located at 2703 E. 10th St. in Merrill, Mary Ann Kufahl has enjoyed the fun of creating the beautiful flower gardens surrounding her house since 1989. “As you approach from...
Manawa Mill Pond to be restored after dam breach and flash flooding
MANAWA (WLUK) -- The Manawa Mill Pond will return after the dam breach that occurred earlier this month. A few weeks after the early July storm that caused flash flooding in the city, Manawa is getting back to normal. Clean up from the flooded wastewater treatment facility is underway in Lindsay Park. Kids are fishing nearby along the banks of the Little Wolf River, since the 186-acre Manawa Mill Pond remains empty.
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Fire in Green Bay Causes Thousands in Damage
A fire in Green Bay has displaced residents and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. WBAY reports that the fire took place on the West Side of Green Bay on Taylor Street around 10:30 last night (July 25). The fire started in the garage and quickly spread to the...
Random Lake Man Airlifted From Early Morning Crash
A Random Lake Man had to be airlifted from a crash that occurred in Beechwood early this morning. The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department says the man was drunk and driving through a construction zone in the area of county highways “S” and “A-West” when his car slammed into a piece of earth-moving equipment, setting that machine on fire. The man was able to escape from the wreckage and call 911 to report the crash, drawing response from Sheriff’s deputies and first responders.
Fire at Woodman's in Grand Chute considered 'suspicious in nature'
GRAND CHUTE (WLUK) -- Officials are investigating a fire Friday at the Woodman's in Grand Chute, which has been deemed "suspicious in nature." Shortly after 4 p.m., the Grand Chute Fire Department (GCFD) and several other agencies responded to Woodman's Market at 595 North Westhill Boulevard for a reported structure fire.
Wisconsin ends ban on carrying firearms while fishing
Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]
What to know about assisted living in Wisconsin: admissions, cost, services, and more
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key questions about your or your loved one's care: admissions, staffing levels and the availability of a nurse, among other things. Here are the...
Waupun prison staff Tasered man who died of dehydration, failed to give him medication, claim says
Waupun prison staff used a Taser on Donald Maier as he was moved to the solitary confinement cell where he later died naked and gasping for water, according to a recently released legal filing. Maier, 62, received his prescribed medications only once, if at all, during his nine days in solitary, and prison...
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