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Rafters Return to Witter Field Spoiled by Woodchucks in 6-3 Loss
Rafters return to Witter Field spoiled by Woodchucks in 6-3 loss. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – In their first game at Witter Field in six days, the Rafters struggled early and couldn’t come back late against Wausau. The offense sputtered through the first seven innings of the ballgame (after...
Meet the candidates running in the Republican primary for Marathon County clerk
Marathon County Republican Party voters will choose between incumbent Kim Trueblood and challenger Toshia Ranallo to be the party's candidate for the office of Marathon County clerk in the fall general election. Trueblood was appointed in 2019 following the retirement of Nan Kottke, who served in the role for 48 years. Trueblood was reelected in 2020 after running unopposed in both the Republican primary and general election. ...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tells those seeking abortions "you are welcome here"
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services. On Monday, Iowa will enact its ban on most abortions beyond six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant. On Thursday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse toured abortion provider Whole Women's Health Alliance in Bloomington. "I'm really honored to be here," Flanagan said after she and others toured the facility. "Sometimes the stigma that is attached to abortion care...
Hot and humid week ahead with a sprinkle of rain chances
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Scattered thunderstorms are expected Sunday evening through Monday. After the rain has moved out of the area, temperatures will rise back up to the upper-80s and low-90s for much of the week. High dew points will put “Feels Like” temperatures in the low to mid-90s in the afternoon hours.NEXT 24 HRS: Temperatures for Sunday have gradually picked up into the mid to upper-80s across much of the area. Some small showers have popped up south of I-90. These will linger through the afternoon hours, although they will remain isolated. The main chance for rain will hold off until early...
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to visit Green Bay, Milwaukee next week
(WLUK) -- A member of President Joe Biden's Cabinet is coming to Wisconsin next week during a tour of the Midwest. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to travel to Wisconsin and Michigan on Tuesday, with stops in the Green Bay area and the Upper Peninsula. He will be back in Wisconsin on Wednesday for a visit to the Milwaukee area.
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...
Wisconsin isn't building new housing fast enough, Policy Forum report finds
Home prices and rents have surged statewide since the pandemic, and relief isn't coming fast enough. That's according to a report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, which found that despite pushes from lawmakers — and strong demand from homebuyers and renters alike — Wisconsin still isn't building enough new housing. ...
Check out which Olympic, Paralympic athletes have ties to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - With opening ceremonies for the Paris Olympic Games right around the corner, take a look at all of the athletes with ties to the Badger State. You can watch the Paris Olympics on WMTV and check results here. Basketball. Tyrese Haliburton: The Indiana Pacers guard and...
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...
Commercials coming to make case for Wisconsin August amendments
(The Center Square) – Voters in Wisconsin are going to hear a lot more about the coming vote on a pair of constitutional amendments. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, along with the Institute for Reforming Government, on Thursday announced an ad campaign aimed at making sure voters know what they’ll be seeing on their Aug. 13 ballot. “Going to be engaging in an educational program to inform the...
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