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A Wisconsin delegate reacts to the rest of the world in seeing Milwaukee – Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
From Florida, to New York across the way to California, and across many oceans, there are delegates in downtown Milwaukee seeing our city for the very first time. Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure caught up with one local delegate, Kathy Broghammer to gather her thoughts on what she has seen thus far, and what has made her so excited for many other discovering this great state for the first time.
Texas standout ‘26 corner Jack Duckworth hearing from Wisconsin, updates recruitment
Rockwall (Texas) 2026 athlete Jack Duckworth has impressed on both sides of the ball throughout his first two seasons of high school football, initially seeing several offers at wide receiver, and more recently, seeing his recruitment focus even more at cornerback. Overall, the 6-0, 170 pound defensive back holds 11 offers to this point.
Report: Wisconsin football moving program legend to on-field coaching role
Wisconsin football is moving program legend Casey Rabach to an on-field coaching role, according to a report from BadgerExtra’s Colten Bartholomew. Rabach had previously been part of the program’s recruiting department after being hired in 2022. UWBadgers.com notes his current role as the ‘Director of Scouting,’ a position he’s held since the spring of 2023 after beginning as a personnel assistant. Related: Reasons why Wisconsin football will or won’t make College Football Playoff in 2024 Bartholomew reports that Rabach is now being promoted to assistant offensive line coach, working directly with Badgers’ new OL coach A.J. Blazek. Rabach played for Wisconsin from 1996-2000. His decorated...
DOT Revokes Beaver Dam Wholesaler’s License
(Beaver Dam) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the dealer license for a Beaver Dam area wholesaler for failing to follow administrative requirements. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles issued the order against Great Lakes Motors. The DOT lists the dealer’s address at 1645 North Spring Street...
La Crosse Homeless Services Coordinator shares six-month plan on Pathways Home
LA CROSSE (WKBT)-- The city and county will be improving resources for the homeless community in La Crosse over the next six months, including more help for those experiencing drug addiction and mental illness.
Viral Facebook Video Shows Woman with a Macaw in Platteville Store
Way back in January, I wrote about the time a zebra was spotted at a popular bar in Dubuque. If you're not familiar with the backstory, here's a quick little distillation... It all went down in May 2012. Jerald Reiter, 55 of Cascade, IA, stopped at the homey Dubuque staple The Dog House Lounge on a Sunday evening. Reiter had a zebra and a macaw in his vehicle, which immediately attracted the attention of bar patrons. People were taking pictures, and someone phoned the police. When the police showed up, they realized those animals were actually Reiter's legally registered pets!
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...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
'Jeopardy!' champion Ben Chan helps award scholarships to Northeast Wisconsin students
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A local non-profit organization is teaming up with "Jeopardy!" champion Ben Chan to present college scholarships to high school seniors in Northeast Wisconsin. CollegeReady is awarding more than $485,000 in scholarships to approximately 180 students from 18 high schools in Brown and Door counties. About half...
Man with AK-47 and ammo arrested near RNC security zone: police
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Outside the RNC security perimeter, a man with an AK-47, ammo and no concealed carry permit was arrested and charged. Authorities said Donnell Tinsley, 21, was wearing a ski mask and carrying a large tactical backpack when Homeland Security Agents approached him. According to court documents, Tinlsey's...
Wisconsin edition of 'Top Chef' earns 3 Emmy nominations; 'The Bear,' 'Shogun' lead field
The recently concluded season of "Top Chef" — set mostly in Wisconsin, and with Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs as one of the finalists — received three Primetime Emmy nominations Wednesday, including for outstanding reality competition show and for outstanding host of a reality or reality competition program, for Kristen Kish in her debut season.
Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns
Formerly incarcerated people, former staff and parents of people being held in Wisconsin prisons are awaiting a third party review of the Department of Corrections as concerns mount about neglect and mistreatment. Last week, members of the public made their case for change at a hearing of the Assembly Committee...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
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