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'Angels in America' at UW-Madison looks back at AIDS crisis
When young actors perform classic works by Virginia Woolf, Alice Childress and William Shakespeare, part of the challenge is imagining the world as it was back then. How did people think, dress and speak to each other? What behavior was accepted, and what was taboo?. The 1980s and ’90s was...
Angell Park Speedway - Badger Reunion Night
The 2024 season continues at Angell Park Speedway with the Badger Reunion Night - Sunday, July 28th. It's a family-friendly evening of racing with faces new and old in attendance!. Check out their entire season schedule at angellpark.racing!
Pertussis outbreak hints at possible spread of more preventable illnesses
Add yet another respiratory illness to those cropping up in the last year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic: whooping cough. On Tuesday, Public Health Madison & Dane County reported an outbreak of pertussis — whooping cough — in the county. The outbreak has affected 43 people over the last eight weeks, most of […]
Photo Gallery: Illinois Outduels Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament Final
Is there anything better than a college basketball game on CBS in March?. After topping Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals behind Terrence Shannon, Jr.’s 40-ball, Illinois was headed to the Big Ten Tournament Final. Wisconsin had just knocked off Purdue in the semifinals, setting up the second...
Summer Weather Returns to Wisconsin - Heat, Humidity & Storms
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Update: Right now the storms to the north, near Ladysmith and Eau Claire (and potentially to central Wisconsin later today) have produced up to 0.75" - 1.50" of rainfall so far. Estimates show 1.00" - 2.00" of rain are possible this afternoon. Here in La Crosse, we have a 30% chance for isolated thunderstorms into the 4pm to 6pm late afternoon and evening hours.NEXT 24 HRS: Today we have a marginal risk for damaging wind, the only threat to our region are storms over Ladysmith and portions of Eau Claire, for now. Tuesday, there was a slight risk for severe weather...
From drought to rain, Wisconsin had biggest one-year flip-flop from last June to this one
It's been an exceptionally soggy summer in Wisconsin, and all the rain may have washed away memories of what was happening last year. It could not have been more different. This summer, we had the sixth-wettest June in Wisconsin history. Last summer, we had the fifth-driest June in state history. And that, according to...
Five events where you can celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday with him this summer
Smokey Bear, the iconic park ranger who has tirelessly promoted wildfire dangers to people across America, will celebrate his 80th birthday at events held across Wisconsin. Smokey's official birthday is Aug. 9, according to a news release from the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, but he's on a statewide tour, making appearances at events such...
Meet the Democratic candidates running for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional seat
Kyle Kilbourn and Elsa Duranceau will face off in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Democratic Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The winner of the primary will face Republican Tom Tiffany, who has held Wisconsin's 7th Congressional seat since 2020. Prior to Tiffany, Republican Sean Duffy was elected to five terms since 2011 before resigning in 2019 citing family health issues. ...
The Paris Olympics get started this weekend. C'est bon.
I'm JR Radcliffe and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. It'll be mostly sunny today after some patchy morning fog with a high near 80, and expect a gorgeous Saturday (sunny, high of 84) before a chance for some afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday, with a high near 86. ...
Wisconsin ends ban on carrying firearms while fishing
Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to visit Green Bay, Milwaukee next week
(WLUK) -- A member of President Joe Biden's Cabinet is coming to Wisconsin next week during a tour of the Midwest. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to travel to Wisconsin and Michigan on Tuesday, with stops in the Green Bay area and the Upper Peninsula. He will be back in Wisconsin on Wednesday for a visit to the Milwaukee area.
Check out which Olympic, Paralympic athletes have ties to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - With opening ceremonies for the Paris Olympic Games right around the corner, take a look at all of the athletes with ties to the Badger State. You can watch the Paris Olympics on WMTV and check results here. Basketball. Tyrese Haliburton: The Indiana Pacers guard and...
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