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'It’s just fun being here.' Former Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin delegation, enjoy last night of RNC
MILWAUKEE — As delegates danced around to Kid Rock’s performance of a modified version of his song “American Badass,” former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker excitedly pulled out his phone to film the show. “It’s just fun being here,” Walker said after the performance, just before Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White introduced former President Donald Trump. Trump went on to formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for president in the coming November election. ...
GOP megadonor Hendricks tells RNC American Dream under threat
Beloit billionaire and GOP megadonor Diane Hendricks at the RNC in Milwaukee last night said she is “living proof that the American Dream is possible with hard work and determination.” But she said that dream is now under threat. Hendricks said she got pregnant with her son at...
Honey Rock camp near Eagle River helping keep communities clean
Eagle River, Wis. (WJFW) - Many residents help keep their community clean, but one local organization is contributing through classes at summer camp. HoneyRock, near Eagle River, is a summer camp that has been visiting local communities to assist with cleanup efforts. Mike Odberg, the Adventure Program Manager at HoneyRock, mentioned that HoneyRock is part of Wheaton College in Illinois and has been serving the Eagle River area since around 1951.
Small Towns: Weyauwega woman proves to be an ageless wonder
WEYAUWEGA, Wis. (WBAY) - A Waupaca County woman recently celebrated a birthday that’s more than a milestone. She turned 104. And to this day, she still enjoys her two favorite hobbies: playing bridge and golf. This week in Small Towns, we travel to Weyauwega to meet this inspirational woman.
Festival Ironwood gives people chance to revisit city
IRONWOOD, Mich. (WLUC) - Ironwood is taking some time to celebrate the summer. Friday marked the third day of Festival Ironwood, with events focused on younger attendees, including a trout pond, bounce houses and face painting. Festival Ironwood Co-chairs Will Corcoran and Keith Johnson said the event has been going...
Ironwood students, staff, alumni celebrate 100 years
IRONWOOD, Mich. (WLUC) - Students, staff and alumni gathered outside the Luther L. Wright High School building to celebrate 100 years. The building was originally built in 1924. Superintendent and 1992 graduate Dan Martinson said it’s amazing to see this building still in use after all this time. “There’s...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
2 dead in listeria outbreak likely linked to sliced deli meats
Two people have died in a listeria outbreak across 12 states in the U.S. that is likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to the CDC. In total, 28 people have been infected and hospitalized with the disease as of Friday in an outbreak that began in May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A dyslexic superhero’s real alter ego, and a prolific Wisconsin author reaches a milestone birthday
UW-Madison’s Shawn Robinson shares his journey with dyslexia and creation of the “Doctor Dyslexia Dude” comic book superhero. Then, Wisconsin author Jerry Apps joins us days before turning 90 to talk about his new books. Shawn Robinson’s alter ego ‘Dr. Dyslexia Dude’ aims to help children of...
New opportunities and restrictions ahead of gun deer season
(WJFW)- During the gun deer season last fall hunters killed roughly 14% fewer bucks and 27% fewer does in northern Wisconsin compared to the last 5 year average. The natural resources board met in Green Bay and unanimously approved certain recommendations for the 2024 deer season. Certain counties will have new restrictions and new opportunities.
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