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Possible Spoiler On Two Names Spotted Backstage At WWE Raw
Tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw is set to take place from the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI and the show will focus on the build for the upcoming SummerSlam premium live event. Ahead of Raw it’s been confirmed that CM Punk will be returning tonight, and...
Democratic group launches $20M ad campaign targeting Trump after Biden steps aside
A major Democratic super PAC is launching a $20 million ad campaign in battleground states hitting former President Trump over the events of Jan. 6, 2021, following the Republican convention and the change atop the Democratic ticket. American Bridge 21st Century, which is also the party’s main opposition research outfit, will begin airing ads on…
Bank Robber Sentenced in Case that Prompted Change in Wisconsin Law
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday’s hearing....
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 1,000 people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of color with a statue at its state Capitol. Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday’s unveiling.
Head of restaurant association hopes short-term pain from RNC leads to long-term gain
MILWAUKEE – Many restaurants and bars didn’t reap the economic benefits of the Republican National Convention. “There were (restaurants) staffed up, were open, and no one was there,” said Kristine Hillmer, CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “They had expenses, labor, supplies, in their facility. But we do know one of the reasons why we wanted the RNC to come here was for future long game.”
Two Men Arrested And Charged After Traffic Stop Reveals Improvised Explosive Device, Meth
POLK COUNTY (DrydenWire) - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office retrieved an Improvised Explosive Device during a routine traffic stop which also resulted in the seizure of Methamphetamine. The Marathon County Bomb Squad assisted with the removal of the explosive device. Two were arrested and charged, Nicholas Carlson, age 43, of Menomonie, WI; and Cory Stanhope, age 30, of Chetek, WI.
County officials say inflation is making it harder to maintain current levels of service as population grows
EAU CLAIRE — “It’s kind of a two-edged sword,” said Eau Claire County Administrator Kathryn Schauf when commenting on the population growth in the county. “Last year, we had the highest net new construction in the state.” This, she said, is a good thing for county revenue because the amount of property tax that can be levied by the county is determined by this value. “We can only increase our...
2024 Sports Hollow Summer Trap League
Matt Hypponen continues to lead the league in shooting after firing an impressive 50 for 50 during week 11. Sports Hollow extends a shout out to the Ashland Washburn High School team for an impressive No. 46 place finish among 261 teams at the USA Clay Target League national tournament in Mason, Mich., on July 13. Current trap league standings: Individual StandingsShooter Total Avg Rounds Straights Team MATT HYOPPONEN 267...
Rock Ridge VFW eliminates Hibbing in district tourney, 8-2
DULUTH—Using a four-run fourth inning to aid another stellar pitching performance from Blake Bailey, the Rock Ridge VFW baseball team fended off elimination from the District 8 tournament on Monday, defeating Hibbing 8-2 in their first game of the day. The win moved Rock Ridge into the District 8 championship games starting later that evening and concluding on Tuesday. Offensively, the fourth inning was a highlight for Post 1172, but...
Gallon of regular unleaded in Washington Co., WI, is higher than national average
July 24, 2024 – Washington Co., WI – Triple A says the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.50. Neighbors in West Bend and Washington County, WI wish they could be part of that average. What say you? What prices are you seeing?. Motorists...
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