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Foam on Wisconsin water bodies may contain high levels of 'forever chemicals'
MADISON - A new study of Wisconsin lakes found that naturally occurring foam created by churning water could carry high levels of "forever chemicals," warranting caution. The study, which involved researchers from the University of Wisconsin PFAS Center of Excellence, looked at the levels of PFAS in foam that typically collects along...
Florida man indicted in Wisconsin on charges of selling fake Native American jewelry
A Florida man is charged with pretending to be Native American and selling his jewelry as “Native American-made” in northern Wisconsin, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin has announced. Jose Farinango Muenala, 45, of Casselberry, Fla., allegedly sold the misrepresented jewelry during the Loon Day Festival in Mercer, in violation of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, a truth-in-marketing law. ...
Damian Hauschultz awaits Wisconsin Supreme Court on decision to hear his case
MANITOWOC – Damian L. Hauschultz is still waiting on an answer from the Wisconsin Supreme Court to see if it will review his reckless homicide conviction in the 2018 death of his 7-year-old cousin, Ethan. Hauschultz was 14 when his cousin died after being beaten, forced to carry a 44-pound log and buried...
Meet the Democratic candidates running for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional seat
Rebecca Cooke, Katrina Shankland and Eric Wilson will face off in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Democratic Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. The winner of the primary will face Republican Derrick Van Orden, who has held the seat since 2022. Prior to Van Orden, Democrat Ron Kind was elected to 13 terms between 1997 and 2023. ...
Deer Creek Angus Farm honored for quality
ALGOMA — Greg and Karen Denzine of Deer Creek Angus in Phillips, received the annual Beef Quality Assurance Award, according to a July 10 press release from the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association. The award was one of three that recognized companies in various areas of the industry for their dedication to excellence in Wisconsin’s beef industry. The Denzines own and operate a purebred angus operation that was established in 1994, according to the press release. The family was honored for “the great pride” they take in...
NOD TO THE PAST, AN EYE TO THE FUTURE: Northern States Power-Wisconsin Celebrates 100 Years of Service
While locals recognize Xcel Energy's operatin company, Northern States Power-Wisconsin, for reliably providing the energy to power our lives and keep our community chugging along, they may not realize its deep roots in the area date back to the turn of the century – from harnessing the power of water for log driving to illuminating gas streetlights. And this year, NSP-Wisconsin celebrates its 100th anniversary, with a nod to its past and an eye toward the future.
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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...
Judge allows Wisconsinites with disabilities to vote via email for November election
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell issued a temporary injunction June 25 that permits municipal clerks to send absentee ballots via email to voters with print disabilities — voters who use assistance to read or mark a paper ballot — according to a Disability Rights Wisconsin press release.
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