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Group organizes to save Social Security
The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans announced this week its Save Social Security actions across Wisconsin this summer and fall. Social Security celebrated its 89th birthday in early August. The WIARA, partnered with the American Federation of Government Employees Council 220, will demonstrate in front of Wisconsin Social Security field...
Tips for conserving energy and saving money during extreme heat
MILWAUKEE – As Wisconsin continues to bear the brunt of extreme heat, thousands across the state were navigating the weather without power for a portion of Monday evening. As many as 6,000 We Energies customers were without power across eastern Wisconsin late Monday into Tuesday morning. Two trouble spots in Southeast Wisconsin included Menomonee Falls and on Milwaukee’s north side.
Northeast Wisconsin schools adjust sports schedules amid heat wave
(WLUK) -- Two days of hot and humid conditions are leading Northeast Wisconsin school districts to closely watch the weather and how it could impact outdoor athletics. It's a hot start to the week, and the heat is impacting middle and high school sports across the area. "It's a major...
Crane Foundation hopes to help farmers stop crop damage by cranes while warning against hunting
The Baraboo-based International Crane Foundation is working to help farmers in Wisconsin and across the country ward off crop damage from sandhill cranes while warning that a hunting season of the birds — a goal of pro-hunting groups in the state for years — will do little to stop the problem. At a sparsely attended […]
Realignment shifts some of the top powers in women’s college volleyball as popularity surges
Perhaps no sport will be impacted more by the most recent round of conference realignment than women’s volleyball. Five of the last nine schools to win national championships switched conferences during the offseason. Those five schools (Texas, Stanford, UCLA, Washington and Southern California) have combined to claim 12 of the last 23 titles.
Mack Trucks & Kriete Deliver First Mack MD Electric in Wisconsin
Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers, a leading truck and equipment dealer with 10 locations across Wisconsin, recently delivered a Mack MD Electric vehicle – the first to operate in the state – to ABC Supply Co. The medium-duty electric truck was presented during a handover event at...
Minnesota State Fairgoers sound off on presidential election
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The DFL and Republican party booths at the Minnesota State Fair were buzzing on Monday afternoon with voters energized to get out to the polls."What is motivating me this election is to be sure that we continue to have a country that's focused on democratic values, inclusivity," said Judy Besch, of Brooklyn Center.WCCO asked them about what's most important to them this fall."The economy, jobs for the people — for our younger people, make it safer in this country for our younger people, make it more affordable for them," said Mike Anderson, of Blaine."I just feel that...
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