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FBI Warns Minnesotans About New Crime Trend
Because we don't have enough to worry about, there's now another thing to add to the list, courtesy of the FBI. Have you ever heard of the term 'jugging' before? You're not alone if the answer is no. I had no idea what this meant until recently. Beware Of 'Jugging'...
8-2-24 rep. born receives “friend of grocers” award
Madison, Wisconsin (July 31, 2024) – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) was presented with the “Friend of Grocers” award from the Wisconsin Grocers Association. The award was presented to Rep. Born at the Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly in Mayville on July 31st. The “Friend of Grocers” award is given to legislators who receive a five-star rating on the WGA Legislative Report Card – an extensive study of all legislators’ performance in the 2023-24 Legislative Session. Lawmakers are scored according to their actions on certain issues that are especially important to the grocery industry, including: personal property tax repeal, sales tax discount for retailers, alcohol reforms, electric vehicle legislation, and several other key business issues. Key elements of the award:
Tomahawk Youth Softball hosts annual Rod Timm Memorial Tournament
TOMAHAWK – Four Tomahawk Hatchet youth softball traveling teams took to the field to defend their home diamonds as they hosted the annual Rod Timm Memorial Tournament at SARA Park from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Event organizers estimated approximately 1,000 attendees per day, as many teams...
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
Crash kills driver in St. Germain
A man died after rolling his car in a high-speed crash in St. Germain. The Vilas County Sheriff’s office got a 911 call about the crash shortly after midnight Thursday morning. Deputies determined the man was heading east on Highway 70 at a high rate of speed. He went...
Severe weather hits Wisconsin State Fair; fun continues, rain or shine
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - The 174th Wisconsin State Fair opened on Thursday, Aug. 1, with lots of fun – and some intense weather. Thursday was a beautiful start to the fair, but in the evening, things got a bit intense with thunderstorms. Rain and lightning sent people scrambling, and the State Fair advised attendees to seek shelter.
Millie’s Italian Sausage celebrates last hurrah before welcoming new era at Wisconsin State Fair
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - For more than nine decades, Millie’s Italian Sausage has been a Wisconsin State Fair staple. Best known for their Italian sausage, the owner Mike Millie said it’s been a family recipe that has been passed through four generations. With two tents, the family is looking forward to serving fair customers one last time before new ownership takes over the business.
RLHS students chosen as top winners in State Park Design Contest
Rice Lake High School students Evan Strand and Jehiel Josh De Los Santos were selected as the first and second place winners in the Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker contest, the Wisconsin DNR announced Wednesday. Strand's sticker was chosen as the winning design, which will be printed on state park and forest vehicle admission stickers. The designs were created in teacher Roger Britton's graphic design class last winter. ...
Republican Voters Against Trump features former Trump voters
Republican Voters Against Trump announced a new $1 million ad campaign in Wisconsin that the group calls its largest effort of the campaign. It will include ads that will run on streaming TV services and YouTube through the end of August in Milwaukee and Madison as well as billboards. The...
Central Wisconsin: Storms and Heavy Rain Expected Thursday Until 8PM
Green Bay, WI – Showers and thunderstorms are expected at various times today, with the greatest risk of severe weather occurring between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Some of these storms could become strong, particularly across central and east-central Wisconsin. According to the US National Weather Service in Green...
Wisconsin Man Wins $4.3M Megabucks Lottery Jackpot
This is the 30-year lesson one player, Richard Kiesner, may share with other lottery hopefuls. Playing the Megabucks lottery, the Wisconsin resident managed to hit the $4.3 million – the largest jackpot to date – on July 17. Kiesner, whose name was shared by the lottery because of...