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Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 40 people filed into a converted coffee shop on a recent Saturday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, to organize in a west-side neighborhood for Vice President Kamala Harris. A month ago, fewer than 10 people showed up for a similar event for President Joe...
The Future of the First Buc-ee’s in Wisconsin is Uncertain
Excitement permeated in Wisconsin and beyond in early 2023 when news of a Buc-ee's convenience store and gas station was revealed to be making its debut in the Cheese State. The store was planned to be located in DeForest, between Madison and Wisconsin Dells, just north of Highway V, east of Highway I, and west of Interstate 39/90/94.
Fatal crash in Vilas County
ST GERMAIN, WI (WSAU-WXPR) – 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 on Thursday morning. Deputies determined the man was heading east on Highway 70 at...
Wisconsin State Fair announces first-ever flavored cream puffs
MILWAUKEE — For the first time in Wisconsin State Fair history, flavored cream puffs will be available during the state fair. As part of the iconic cream puff's yearlong 100th anniversary celebration, the Wisconsin State Fair and Original Cream Puffs are excited to debut four brand-new, limited-edition flavors from Aug. 1 to Aug. 11 in West Allis.
Public health leaders urge parents to get kids vaccinated before the school year starts
Most Wisconsin students still have a month left of summer vacation. But public health officials are already urging families to think about getting kids up to date on vaccinations before the school year starts. Milwaukee County leaders held a press conference encouraging back-to-school immunizations on Tuesday. Dr. Ben Weston, chief...
Wisconsin high school survey shows that students continue to struggle with mental health
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 6 out of 10 high school students in Wisconsin reported having at least one mental health challenge over the past year, based on results of the state’s survey of students released Tuesday. The 2023 survey was completed by 1,882 students in 42 public,...