Markesan
LATEST NEWS
‘Bursting with pride’: Bar & grill in Neenah celebrates hometown Olympian with decorated storefront
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – A bar & grill in Neenah is honoring a hometown Olympian by decorating its storefront in red, white, and blue. The windows of Greene’s Pour House in the 100 block of West Wisconsin Avenue are adorned with paint in support of Neenah native Maddie Wanamaker. Wanamaker will be competing in rowing events during the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
UW-Stevens Point welcomes a new kind of champion
The global phenomenon of esports has evolved video games from a recreational household activity to a $1 billion industry that rivals the likes of traditional sports. With the help of the tools in their new Esports Center, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Esports Club is proving they are here to compete – and win.
Appeals Court Awards Minocqua Brewing Company Emergency Injunction To Remain Open
MINOCQUA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Kirk Bangstad and the Minocqua Brewing Company were granted an emergency business injunction to remain open by the Wisconsin District Court of Appeals on Thursday. The Oneida County Zoning Board voted on Wednesday to revoke the brewery’s ability to operate because they refused to comply...
Harris tied with Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, down 1 point in Wisconsin: Fox News
Vice President Harris is tied with former President Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and down 1 point from him in Wisconsin in a set of new Fox News polls released Friday. The polls found Harris and Trump tied at 49 percent support in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and the vice president at 49 percent support in…
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
Annie Carroll Joins Marquette Women’s Lacrosse As Assistant Coach
Three seasons of quiet on the Marquette women’s lacrosse coaching staff has come to an end. Technically, I suppose, the quiet came to an end on July 8 when USC announced that they had hired now-former MU assistant Jill Rizzo, but Marquette head coach Meredith Black announced earlier this week that she has hired Annie Carroll to replace Rizzo on the staff.
Community teamwork leads to lost dog’s recovery
The Waushara County Animal Shelter (WCAS) would like to thank the greater Wautoma area for assistance in recovering one of our lost dogs. As many of you may know, one of our dogs, Buzz went missing on July 1 at 8:30 a.m. Buzz has had a tragic upbringing prior to coming to WCAS. He spooked while on a walk with two of our volunteers, and ran off with his collar, harness, and leash. Immediately our volunteers were called from their off duty lives and organized to locate Buzz. Within one hour, the volunteers assembled into search groups consisting of a total of 10 volunteers. The volunteers efforts included including: walking through swamps, thickets, and the airport tarmac, talking to neighbors, notifying Wautoma Police Department, the Waushara County Sheriff’s Department, utilizing social media and Lost Dogs of Wisconsin (who set live trap for us), WI DNR’s help, and Horizon Optics drone service. The search continued day and night.
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.