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Downloadable 2024 Wisconsin Badgers football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your Wisconsin Badgers as they begin year 2 of the Luke Fickell era in Madison. Last season they finished 7-6 after the 35-31 loss in the Reliaquest Bowl to the LSU Tigers. This year they look to put pressure on the rest of the Big Ten.
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 Biden. Some told organizers they were no longer willing to knock on doors in Wisconsin's famously liberal state capital. The excitement...
2024 Wisconsin State Fair Sporkie winner is...
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The winners of the Sporkie and Drinkie contests were decided Tuesday, two days before the opening of the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair. This year's Sporkie goes to Deep Fried Lemonade Bites from Saz's BBQ. "It is two Hawaiian sweet rolls that we dip in French...
Seminar to explore Wisconsin site selection process
A seminar hosted by the St. Croix Economic Development Corp. will shed light on how sites are selected for new developments in western Wisconsin. At the event, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 8 at the St. Croix Valley Innovation Center in River Falls, Wisconsin, representatives of the Site Selection Group of South Carolina will help attendees “learn more about how site selectors and corporate decision-makers think, what is important to them, and, most importantly, how to tap into that knowledge to bolster corporate investment efforts,” according to a press release.
Wisconsin Forecast: Scattered Storms and Heat Index Near 100
La Crosse, WI – Scattered storm chances will continue over the next few days in Wisconsin, with more widespread activity expected from Wednesday night through Thursday. Today’s heat index will range from the upper 80s to low 90s, increasing to the upper 90s on Wednesday, with some spots pushing 100 degrees.
Wreckage of historic schooner Margaret A. Muir discovered in Lake Michigan
Maritime historians from the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association (WUAA) have located the wreckage of the schooner Margaret A. Muir, which sank in Lake Michigan in 1893. The discovery, made by researchers Brendon Baillod, Robert Jaeck, and Kevin Cullen, is a significant find in the field of underwater archaeology. The Margaret...
Wisconsin multi-sport alumnus earns two Olympic victories in women's rugby
Wisconsin women’s hockey and soccer alumnus Alev Kelter helped guide USA rugby to two wins on the second day of competition at the Olympic Games. USA Rugby kicked off its day at 9:30 a.m. CT with a 36-7 victory against Japan. Kelter did not record any points in her first match but responded with a spectacular performance later in the day.
In Tripoli visit, Evers highlights state investment to improve County Hwy. YY
TRIPOLI – Governor Tony Evers visited Tripoli in Lincoln County last week to highlight the investment of state funds into improving a county road. On Thursday, July 25, Evers and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Assistant Deputy Secretary Joel Nilsestuen made a stop on County Hwy. YY at the intersections of Squaw Creek Rd. and Lost Ave., where they discussed the roughly $3.5 million allocated to Lincoln and Price counties to revamp the county road.
Northeast Wisconsin residents asked to conserve energy amid hot, humid weather
KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- The constant hum of air conditioners has become a consistent sound in Northeast Wisconsin. However, it takes a lot of energy to keep homes and businesses cool. As a result, Kaukauna Utilities is asking customers to conserve energy any way they can during this hot and humid...
Spending federal funds in Wisconsin: What voters need to know about the Aug. 13 referendums
A pair of questions on Wisconsin’s Aug. 13 ballot would give state legislators more control over how federal money is spent in the state. If approved by a majority of voters statewide, the Republican-backed proposals would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to limit the governor’s power to spend federal funds unilaterally in specific instances.