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U of W regents agree to ask Evers for $855M budget increase
Universities of Wisconsin regents agreed overwhelmingly on Thursday to ask Gov. Tony Evers for an additional $855 million for the cash-strapped system in the next state budget.UW system President Jay Rothman has promised he won't seek to raise tuition during the life of the two-year spending plan if the system gets the money. Tuition and student fees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the system's flagship campus, now total $11,606 a year for in-state undergraduates. The total cost to attend the university for a year is about $30,000 when factoring in room and board, educational supplies and other costs.The UW system's...
DNR announces new online tool for analyzing water quality of lakes, streams
WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week announced the release of the Wisconsin Water Explorer, a web-based tool that can help Wisconsin residents address concerns about the quality of water in their local lakes or rivers. The tool is available online at www.dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/SurfaceWater/WEx.html. A release...
Farming center welcomes visitors, and meteorologist recalls state’s biggest storms
We get a virtual tour of the Food & Farm Exploration Center in Plover by talking to its founder and two employees. Then, we talk to Wausau-area meteorologist Tony Schumacher about some of the state’s biggest weather events in the past 30 years. Food & Farm center in Plover...
Spinning the State: Cudahy, Westfield, Green Bay, Milwaukee
Stories you might have missed form across Wisconsin. Cudahy: Woman turns tragedy into push to help abuse victims. Tragedy can crush a person r inspire them to act. When Sherri Fansler’s niece Liz was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in front of their 2 year old son, Sherri made the decision to give her family’s tragedy some meaning. Two days before her niece’s murder, Sherri saw a Facebook post where Liz had announced she had left her boyfriend because things wouldn’t get better and made the statement: “You Are Enough”. After some discussions with a nurse working in a sexual assault center, Sherri decided to provide hygiene items for victims of abuse because the makeshift supplies given out by hospitals were very antiseptic and she wanted victims to know know someone cared about them. Fansler called her effort “You Are Enough” in honor of her niece. When the project started five years ago, the first donation was 25 hygiene bags. Her latest drop off in April was 225 bags. Fansler told the Journal Sentinel that she is making a big push for October which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. So far she has enough supplies for 450 bags. She collects donations of “anything you would use in the shower. Fansler also collects clothes and feminine products the latter mostly went to Sojourner Family Peace Center. Full Story.
Name released in fatal Adams County crash
Police have identified the man killed early Thursday in a single-vehicle Adams County crash as 35-year-old Joseph Artuso, of Arkdale. The crash was reported at about 5 a.m. Aug. 22 on County Hwy. Z near Badger Avenue. Police say Artuso lost control of his Toyota Camry and veered off the roadway and into a ditch before striking a culvert. The vehicle overturned, with Artuso inside, according to an Adams County Sheriff’s Department news release.
The Highground Holds Successful Ride to Remember
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, 106 motorcycle riders came together at The Highground for the 24th Annual Ride to Remember® in Neillsville Wisconsin. The Ride to Remember was based entirely at The Highground this year, which contributed to the overall spirit of the event. “I’m so glad you had the rides here this year! It felt like coming home,” a veteran and rider shared.
Wales Welcomes its First Cannabis Shop
In what certainly must be a first, the Waukesha County Village of Wales (population about 3,000), will celebrate the opening of Lake County Growers, the village’s first retail cannabis shop. The grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature giveaways and product sampling.
Football: River Falls passes first test with 44-21 win at Rapids
Joe Tarasewicz ran for 132 yards and three touchdowns, and Tino Massa threw for 227 yards and two scores in River Falls’ 44-21 season opening victory over Wisconsin Rapids Thursday night in Rapids. Mason Novak and Eli Johnson caught a touchdown pass apiece in a 28-point first half, and...
Friday's Events at the Central Wisconsin State Fair
The Central Wisconsin State Fair is underway at the fairgrounds in Marshfield. The carnival opens today at 2pm. Individual ride tickets can be purchased. Wristbands will be available for $25 from 2pm-6pm and $30 from 6pm-10pm today. Today is Family Day at the carnival and all rides cost one less ticket from 2pm-6pm.
Wildwood Zoo announces death of female lynx after complications during vet exam
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - The City of Marshfield Parks & Recreation Department has announced the passing of Lexi, the female lynx at Wildwood Zoo. At the time of her death, Lexi was 19.5 years old and considered to be a geriatric cat. According to a Facebook post by the zoo,...
2024 Make-a-Wish Truck Convoy Raises $34,100
NEILLSVILLE, WI (OnFocus) – The 27th Annual Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy in memory of Jim Hetze and Todd Schonfeldt Sr took place on June 8, 2024. The convoy raised $34,100 this year, with all funds going to help fulfill wishes for area children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year’s event...
Fall Cleanup Date Approaching at Marshfield Cemetery
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – The annual fall clean-up for Hillside, Gate of Heaven, and Immanuel Lutheran Cemeteries in Marshfield is approaching. All decorations, containers, shepherd hooks, solar lights, and other adornments at Hillside Cemetery must be removed by October 1st for fall clean-up. Items affixed to headstones may stay (i.e., grave saddles, monument-mounted vases), but any loose trinkets or items stuck in the ground around the stone must be removed. Staff will discard any remaining items beginning October 1st.
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