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Wisconsin's Apostle Islands could become America's newest national park
MADISON - The Apostle Islands could soon become Wisconsin's first national park, thanks to an effort by several federal lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced a bill Tuesday that would designate the area as a national park, upgrading it from its current designation as a national lakeshore. The first hearing on the...
Wages up 1%, home prices up 7% and 4 more takeaways as Green Bay, Appleton area June home sales
Existing home sales declined 10.5% in June across much of Wisconsin, but Green Bay, Appleton and Oshkosh areas all saw either smaller declines, or in one region's case, an increase. June is part of Wisconsin's peak home-buying season which makes the decline in sales, and a decline in new...
Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
The state Legislature has formed a study committee to discuss possible reforms and restructuring of the Universities of Wisconsin. The committee includes four state lawmakers, two Republicans and two Democrats, and 14 other members, including business leaders, professors, and current and former administrators, selected by the Legislature’s Republican leadership.
Jim 'The Shark' Dreyer to tackle 82.9-mile journey across Lake Michigan in August
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — After an attempt to swim across Lake Michigan was cut short in 2023, Jim 'The Shark' Dreyer announced Thursday that he wants to finish what he started next month. Dreyer, 61, plans to swim 82.9 miles from McKinley Beach in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to City Beach...
Keith Urban’s Outfit Under Fire From Popular Wisconsin Gas Station
Kwik Trip gas station has ignited a social media frenzy after calling out country music superstar Keith Urban for his questionable fashion choice at a recent show in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip vs. Buc-ee's. Let me just start by saying I have never been to a Buc-ee's gas station before, BUT...
Milwaukee Wine Academy will host Spanish-language wine tasting class in Walker's Point
The Milwaukee Wine Academy is hosting its first Spanish-language wine tasting class from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Arts @ Large, 1100 S. 5th St. The class, "Vinos Del Cono Sur," will highlight wine culture from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. The region, known as the Southern Cone, has produced wine...
Georgie Porgie's revs up special burger for Harley-Davidson Homecoming
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Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with. There are a...
2024 Women's Volleyball Schedule Release
MILWAUKEE – The MSOE women's volleyball team is set to kick off their season in just over a month as it's time to take a look into the 2024 schedule. The Raiders kick off their slate traveling down to Benedictine University for the Benedictine Classic over Labor Day Weekend before spending the next two weekends at the Sugar Loaf Classic (hosted by Saint Mary's University) and the Monmouth Classic (hosted by Monmouth College). The first single game for the Raiders will be on September 17th when they travel to Beloit College before two days later playing in the Kern Center for the first time this season against Illinois Tech.
Bradford and South Shore beaches closed due to elevated bacteria levels
MILWAUKEE – There will be no swimming allowed at two popular Milwaukee beaches due to elevated bacteria levels in the Lake Michigan water. Both Bradford and South Shore beaches are listed as closed by the Milwaukee Health Department as of Thursday morning. McKinley Beach is currently under a beach...
51st and Parkway crash, Milwaukee police arrest driver
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police arrested a driver after a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday night, July 24. It happened shortly before 7 p.m. Police said the driver, a 42-year-old man, ran a stop sign at 51st and Parkway and struck two other vehicles. The 53-year-old driver of one of the vehicles...
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