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WisDems: Round up: Governor Evers urges Wisconsinites to vote NO on Constitutional Amendments
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Gov. Evers held press conferences alongside local leaders in Madison, Eau Claire, and La Crosse to urge voters to vote no on the two misleading GOP-backed Constitutional Amendments on the August 13 ballot. Gov. Evers shared with voters how these two amendments would prevent any Governor from acting swiftly to help Wisconsinites in moments of emergency.
Federal government invests in rural communities
FALL CREEK, Wis. (WEAU) - The federal government announced thousands of dollars coming to northwest Wisconsin as part of a program to help rural communities. Dr. Basil Gooden, U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary of Rural Development, visited Beaver Creek Reserve to announce a $70,000 investment for the West Central Regional Planning Commission to help showcase outdoor recreation in the area.
Apple Picking Season Is Here Earlier Than Usual This Year
Tropical Wisconsin weather isn’t something you hear about every day, but 2024 is on track to be the hottest year to date and Wisconsin farms are feeling the heat. As a result, apple picking season is early this year at local farms, including Apple Holler, a fruit farm based in Sturtevant.
Two Big Lots stores in Northeast Wisconsin to close
Big Lots announced it would close 149 stores in 28 states earlier this year and citing inflation and competitive difficulties as the cause. “While we made substantial progress on improving our business operations in Q1, we missed our sales goals due largely to a continued pullback in consumer spending by our core customers, particularly in high ticket discretionary items,” President and CEO Bruce Thorn announced in June.
Last peregrine falcon chick of 2024 takes flight from Weston Power Plant
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Wisconsin Public Service fan favorite is celebrating a medal-worthy moment just as the world’s greatest competition gets underway. “Champ,” the final peregrine falcon chick of the season, is learning to fly and will soon leave the Weston Power Plant nest box for good.
Remains identified of Wisconsin soldier killed in Korean War
(WLUK) -- The remains of a Wisconsin soldier who was reported missing in action nearly 75 years ago during the Korean War have been identified. U.S. Army Cpl. Robert P. Raess, 21, of Dodgeville, was accounted for March 26, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday. Scientists used anthropological analysis, mitochondrial DNA analysis and circumstantial evidence to identify Raess's remains.
Wisconsin GOP: Buttigieg 'working to kill private investment in infrastructure'
(The Center Square) – Ahead of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's Wisconsin tour, Republican leaders in the state bashed his record and the transportation priorities of the Biden administration. During the press conference Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil said Buttigieg will “sugar coat” the major spending yet continuous transportation issues under the current administration, accusing them of killing private infrastructure. “I think it’s important to remember that on day one...
Five charged in connection with Amherst standoff make appearances in Portage County Court
STEVENS POINT − Five people arrested Thursday in connection with an almost 24-hour standoff between law enforcement officers and a man wanted for the attempted homicide of a Sauk County deputy made court appearances Wednesday in Portage County. The five each face a charge of being a party to the crime of harboring or aiding a felon for helping Jeffrey E. Miller, 32, who was charged Friday in Sauk County Circuit Court with attempted first-degree intentional...
Start planning your costumes. Spirit Halloween will open store this week in Wausau
WAUSAU – We may be in the height of summer, but it’s time to start planning ahead for Halloween. Spirit Halloween is returning to Wausau this season and will open Friday at 1740 U.S. 51, in the former Nigbur’s Fine Furniture building, next to Taco Bell. ...
New London seeks donations for fitness center
The New London School District is now ready to start collecting donations to renovate the current New London High School Fitness Center. The New London School Board received an update on the status of the renovation project when it met July 8. The renovation project was last discussed at a...
new neighborhood coming to Waupaca
Over the coming year a new neighborhood will emerge in Waupaca. More details about the new homes and apartments were revealed at an open house at the Waupaca County Club on July 29. The new neighborhood will be called River North Ridge and it will be situated in the large...
Packers Predicted to Part Ways With 26-Year-Old QB After Camp
The Green Bay Packers have their starting quarterback position figured out after signing Jordan Love to a four-year, $220 million contract extension last week. Their backup quarterback job, though? That’s another issue entirely. Love is now back on the field for the Packers at training camp after missing their...
Wisconsin's first LGBTQ historic landmark to be dedicated in Milwaukee
Next week, Milwaukee buildings will glisten pink, blue and white as the Wisconsin Historical Society dedicates the first LGBTQ historic landmark in state history. The location is near the Black Nite tavern in Milwaukee, the site of Wisconsin's first LGBTQ uprising, in 1961. ...
National water-ski tournament coming to Shawano
Ski Sharks will serve as hosts for individual, team competitions Aug. 2-4 The Shawano Ski Sharks will host the BankFirst Division 2 National Water-ski Tournament presented by Visit Central Florida on Aug. 2-4. Individual and team competitions will be held, with events kicking off at 7 a.m. Aug. 2. “Friday...
Well-Known Wisconsin Cheese Company Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Wisconsin’s oldest cheese companies just made their first step into Minnesota. Thursday, August 1, Burnett Dairy Cooperative will be opening Burnett Dairy Duluth Cheese Store at the base of Spirit Mountain next to the Ski Hut Adventure Center. The farmer-owned company will be...