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Wisconsin congressman claims assault at RNC; others differ
(The Center Square) – Western Wisconsin’s congressman says he was assaulted at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention, but a women’s group disagrees. Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden took social media Tuesday to say a protester with the group Code Pink assaulted him while he was standing in line at the RNC. “While standing in line to enter an event at the RNC today, I was assaulted by what appeared to be...
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair
Megan Hoffmann Kolb began the one-year anniversary of her father’s death before the sun came up. She awoke at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, June 29. She and her mom drove about an hour from Cedarburg to meet with other supporters of criminal justice reform outside Wisconsin’s Waupun prison, where Dean Hoffmann died by suicide in solitary confinement 366 days earlier.
Replica of schoolhouse is on display at the Republican National Convention. Here's why
MILWAUKEE — A replica representing a unique piece of political history is on display at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Wisconsin's Little White Schoolhouse, known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, will be represented at the convention by a replica crafted by Ripon High School students. The...
Wisconsin tribal officials make presence known at RNC
Shekóli (“hello” in Oneida) and yaw^ko ("thank you") for reading the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter. The Republican National Convention is in Milwaukee this week and, at least so far this election season, I haven’t seen as much of an Indigenous-led presence or outreach to tribal communities as there was in 2020. Forest County Potawatomi...
Erik Jones, Carson Hocevar Among Nearly 30 Early Entries for Battle at Berlin
Berlin Raceway unveiled a first look at the TEKTON 250 Battle at Berlin entry list on Tuesday evening. The $40,000-to-win event for UARA National scheduled for August 7 has already drawn entries from nearly 30 drivers, including Erik Jones and Carson Hocevar. WATCH ON RACINGAMERICA.TV. Both Jones and Hocevar took...
Brewers take a pitcher from Wisconsin and intriguing high school players on Day 3 of the MLB draft
The final day of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft had a local flavor to it for the Milwaukee Brewers. And that wasn't the only theme to stand out. ...
Most Wisconsin lawsuit ever: Woman settles with Fiserv, Bucks after slipping on cheese sauce
A lawsuit against Fiserv Forum and the Deer District brought by a Hales Corners woman who was injured during a Milwaukee Bucks game has been settled. Pascha Duncan, now 48, attended a Bucks-Los Angeles Lakers game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on March 19, 2019, and slipped on melted nacho cheese sauce....
DNA breakthrough solves 1963 cold case murder at gas station
More than a half-century after a man was stabbed to death at a gas station in Wisconsin, authorities believe they've finally solved his murder. Several rounds of advanced forensic testing on DNA samples taken from the scene of the crime eventually led detectives to identify a suspect in the killing, the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office said.Wayne Pratt was found dead on June 12, 1963, inside of an Enco gas station formerly in operation along U.S. Highway 41 in Winnebago, which is about 60 miles southwest of Green Bay. According to the sheriff, Pratt's wife, Marie Pratt, told authorities after her...
Multiple Agencies in Wild Chase, Apprehend Two Suspected in Armed Robbery, Shooting
A wild chase that began with an armed robbery and shooting in Omro ended in Fond du Lac with the arrests of two persons on Monday. Winnebago County and Omro Police were responding to the incident at about 7:15 p.m. Monday where they found a 65-year-old Omro man who advertised his car on Facebook Marketplace. He’d been shot when two persons answering the ad struggled over a firearm, prompting the suspects to flee south on I-41 toward Fond du Lac in a U-Haul truck.
Dog abandoned outside Oconto Area Humane Society; officials seek information, donations
OCONTO (WLUK) -- The Oconto Area Humane Society is asking the public for information and financial assistance after a dog was abandoned outside the shelter. According to a Facebook post from OAHS, it happened around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Although security cameras captured the incident, OAHS says it was unable to identify those responsible.
Waupun Police Make Arrest During High-Risk Traffic Stop
(Waupun) The chief of police in Waupun is praising the collaborative work of law enforcement for safely resolving a high-risk incident in the city. Around 8pm Tuesday, the Waupun Police Department received an assist request from Baraboo police. Waupun Chief Jeremy Rasch says they asked for help in locating a...
Woman Who Starts House Fire Free on Bond
A 32-year-old woman accused of starting her ex-boyfriend’s clothes on fire appeared for a bail hearing Wednesday afternoon in Manitowoc County Circuit Court. Jessica L. McKeel, who did not provide an address to the court, is charged with Arson of a Dwelling or Building, Criminal Damage to Property, and Disorderly Conduct.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 daily air show schedule includes jet teams, aerobatic champions, warbirds, and more
OSHKOSH, Wis. -The daily lineups for the popular afternoon and evening airshows are set for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, the annual fly-in convention for the Experimental Aircraft Association. The 71st edition of the event is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “‘Oshkosh’ is a word that for...
Lancaster bomber, Canadian Forces CF-18 demo added to Royal Canadian Air Force centennial at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. - One of the rarest warbirds in North America and one of the most modern fighter jets in the Canadian Forces have been confirmed to participate during the Royal Canadian Air Force centennial at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. The 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
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