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Illinois, Wisconsin Residents Warned as Puppy Scam Surge Peaks
Scammers exploited the isolation of lockdowns during the COVID pandemic in 2020 when puppy scams took hold, preying on people who were desperate for companionship. Despite a slight decrease in reports in 2021, puppy scams remained prevalent, with the average amount lost per scam reaching $1,222.13 in 2023 and 2024, according to a report from Outsource2India.
Poll: Less than half of Wisconsin voters satisfied with public school
Wisconsin public school students will be back in the classroom next week. But a Marquette University Law School Poll found less than half of registered voters asked over the summer were satisfied with the public schools in their community. That’s down from the 63 percent of people who were asked...
Dreams Come True! Wigal Wins First USAC Midget Race at Angell Park
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (September 1, 2024)………”Some kids dream of winning the Super Bowl or the NBA Finals, but my dream is to be standing here.”. Zach Wigal’s dream came true on Sunday during the opening night of the 39th running of the Firemen’s Nationals at Sun Prairie, Wisconsin’s Angell Park Speedway.
Lieutenant (Ret.) Carri Holloway Reflects on Her Service to Madison's East Side
Carri Holloway has been a familiar face on Madison's east side for the better part of 17 years. She spent most of her career at Fire Station 5, located at the corner of Cottage Grove Road and Atlas Avenue, and it felt like home from the beginning. "I love the...
After three major injuries, Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi is back and battering opponents
The path to Chez Mellusi's first touchdown of the season wasn't easy. Nor was the path to reaching this stage of his career. "I just wasn't going to be denied, basically," the Wisconsin senior running back said. ...
Transfer running back brings 'nastiness' Wisconsin football needed
Joe Brunner didn’t see how Tawee Walker got into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter Friday night, but he caught it on an iPad when he got back on the sidelines. Needless to say, Brunner liked what he saw from the Oklahoma transfer running back.
Trans Students’ Go-To for Help Isn’t Parents, Study Shows
A new study published by JAMA Pediatrics found that transgender students were more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, and bullying but would rather talk about their problems with teachers at school than with their parents at home. Research Conducted by Top Universities. The study in question was conducted by...
'Many people would’ve given up by now': Why this Wisconsin volleyball freshman didn't
It was just less than a year ago that Saige Damrow made her debut with the University of Wisconsin volleyball team in front of a sellout crowd at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. As it turned out, that pretty much was the beginning of the end of her 2023 season. That...
Getting ‘Retro’ down by the river: Historical society fundraiser set for Saturday, Sept. 7
He Stoughton Historical Society will be hosting its “Retro on the River Vintage Market FUNdraiser”. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Booths will be set up on the road along the Yahara River, from the Luke Stoughton Pioneer House at 315 N. Division Street to the railroad bridge at Cooper's Causeway.
Columbus Council Approves Amendment To Fences Ordinance
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council recently approved an amendment to an ordinance related to fences at a recent regular meeting. The amendment allows for a resident to request an additional two feet in fence height. The applicant must apply to the Plan Commission and appear in front of them in...
#NationalPotatoMonth: Learn about Alsum Farms in Wisconsin
Joe and Jeff Huber are a father-son pair that works for Alsum Farms & Produce in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin. Alsum Farms grows 3,000 acres of potatoes. They rely on variable rate irrigation to help save on water and installed cameras on the irrigation system to monitor the health of the potatoes and potential pests. Joe and Jeff are a part of the Leaders of the Land® series with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau.
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