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Tittl Legislative Sandhill Crane Committee to Start Meeting This Month
A Legislative Council study committee being run by Manitowoc’s Assemblyman in Madison has it’s 10 members selected. We announced back in May that State Representative Paul Tittl will chair the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes beginning this month with two members of the Wisconsin legislature along with other appointees, including one from a Rhinelander-based conservation organization.
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Immigration a growing issue in Wisconsin congressional race
(The Center Square) - President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings on handling the southern border may affect Democratic candidates who supported his policies, such as Peter Barca. Recent polls have shown most Wisconsinites negatively view the Biden administration’s immigration policies, The Center Square previously reported. Peter Barca is running against three-term Republican incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Steil regularly lambasts the Biden administration’s economic and border...
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear case to enshrine abortion rights in state Constitution
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a case from Planned Parenthood that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state’s Constitution. The court’s liberal majority handed down the order to hear the case. Last week, Wisconsin’s high court launched an investigation after Wisconsin Watch released the court’s decision to take up the […]
Your Right to Know: Redaction costs threaten police video access
The bill moved with lightning speed. It was introduced last December, passed the state Senate in January and the Assembly in February, and was signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers in March. 2023 Wisconsin Act 253 allows police and corrections officials to charge some requesters of video and audio recordings for the cost of redaction — that is, blurring out certain information.
ALERT DAY: More heavy rain this evening
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Our morning batch of rain dropped about a half-inch to over an inch of rain across southern Wisconsin. Madison’s total was at 1.24″ at noon. As our second round moves in this evening, it’s expected to bring another inch or two to parts of the region.
Do You Have to Open the Door for Police in Wisconsin?
Dealing with law enforcement in a high-pressure situation can be intimidating even if you did nothing wrong. You want to make sure you say and do the right thing, so you'll stay out of trouble. If you for some reason have a police officer knock on your door, there's a...
Two finalists named to run Wisconsin's system of 16 public technical colleges
Two candidates are in the running to take over as president of Wisconsin's system of 16 publicly funded technical colleges, the largest higher education system in the state. The Wisconsin Technical College System Board on Tuesday announced two finalists for the presidential position: Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. Both have years of experience with technical college system operations, though neither have held presidential positions directly with a Wisconsin technical college.
2024 Fourth of July fireworks schedule
Antigo Where: Antigo High School When: July 4, 9:20pm Parade at 7pm Athens When: July 3, 2024 Where: Fireworks will be set off of High Street at dusk. Boulder Junction Where: Boulder Junction Airport When: July 4, dusk Eagle River Where: Eagle River Airport When: July 4, dusk Parade at 11am Elcho Where: Over Elcho High School football field When: July 6, dusk Lac du Flambeau Where: Downtown Lac du Flambeau When: July 4, dusk Lake Tomahawk Where: Snowshoe Park When: July 4, After the snowshoe baseball game Land O’ Lakes Where: Land O’ Lakes airport When: July 3, 10:15pm Manitowish Waters Where: Over Rest Lake When: July 4, 9:45pm Parade at 2pm Mercer Where: Carow Park When: July 4, dusk Merrill Where: Merrill Area Recreation Complex When: July 5, dark Minocqua Where: Torpy Park When: July 4, dark Mosinee Where: Fireworks at River Park at dusk. When: July 4, Dusk Phelps Where: Over North Twin Lake When: July 4, 10pm Parade at 6pm Phillips Where: Over Elk Lake When: July 4, dark Parade at 2pm Presque isle Where: Pipke Park When: June 29, 5-9pm Rhinelander Where: Hodag Park When: July 4, dusk Parade at 4pm Sayner/Star Lake Where: Plum Lake Community Park When: July 4, dusk St. Germain Where: St. Germain Community Park When: July 4, dusk Tomahawk Where: Sara Park When: July 4, dusk Parade at 1pm Wausau Where: Wausau Downtown Airport When: July 4, 9:15pm.
Wisconsin high-speed pursuit, crash; driver arrested, drugs found
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - A Milwaukee man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit from Walworth County into Rock County that ended with a crash on Sunday, June 30. According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle for unlawful window tint and having no front license plate. The driver initially pulled over and provided an Illinois driver's license.
Wisconsin judge defies Democratic attorney general with last-minute voting rule change
Wisconsin election officials will now be required to provide disabled Wisconsin voters, who legally cannot vote independently, an absentee ballot via email. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell ordered last week that voters with disabilities such as blindness or other physical disabilities that impair one’s dexterity are entitled to vote electronically. Voters will still […]
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