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Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too high
A former Wisconsin state toxicologist who was involved in creating the state’s nitrate standards for drinking water in the 1980s alleges the science that has informed those standards for decades is deeply flawed and the standards should be stricter. Dave Belluck, who worked as a toxicologist for multiple states and the federal government, says that […] The post Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too high appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Ag Briefs: Source of manure spill in northeast Wisconsin still under investigation
ACE Twilight Meetings to be held on four Wisconsin dairies. In an effort to open dialogue about agriculture between community members, elected officials and business leaders, Professional Dairy Producers, Wisconsin Counties Association and the Wisconsin Towns Association, will be hosting the 2024 Agricultural Community Engagement ACE Twilight Meetings across Wisconsin next month.
A long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin could finally be filled
Despite past controversy over approving a replacement, the latest attempt to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support. Earlier this month, both Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin turned in what are known as “blue slips,” formalizing...
‘Feeling of freedom’: Wisconsin sailor Stephanie Roble to make second Olympic appearance
Stephanie Roble grew up in East Troy and was destined to be a sailor on Lake Beulah. “My dad was into sailing,” Roble said. “When I was born, he and my brother sailed around the lake with ‘IT’S A GIRL’ on the on the sail. I joke with them, ‘Little did you know what you were manifesting for me in life.’”
Milwaukee teen gets shopping spree at Kohl's after becoming 'Youth of the Year'
GLENDALE, Wis. (CBS 58) – A Milwaukee teen got the shopping trip of a lifetime after receiving $750 in gift cards from Kohl's. From nearly failing to graduating with over a 4.0 GPA, Loren Muwonge says while her story is one of success, it shouldn’t be a unique one.
Ronny Chieng on Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the current political landscape
The Daily Show was supposed to come to Milwaukee during last week’s RNC. But following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the shows were canceled. The Daily Show host, Jon Stewart, addressed the cancellation, saying their venue, the Marcus Performing Arts Center, was moved inside the hard security perimeter.
Union trades celebrate use of AFL-CIO HIT to get Couture off the ground
Construction unions held a celebration for the labor and investment from organized labor for 31-story Couture project, which is starting to wrap up in Milwaukee. The luxury tower broke ground in 2021 and is located at 909 E. Michigan St. overlooking Lake Michigan. The project, led by Barrett Lo Visionary Development, was a deal in the making for at least eight years. Officials with general contractor Findorff said the project will be fully completed in September.
Family continues to rally for answers nearly 1 month after D'Vontaye Mitchell's death outside Hyatt
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's been almost a month since D'Vontaye Mitchell died while restrained outside a Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee. Since then, his family has held a number of protests and rallies, including last week during the RNC, in hopes of getting answers from law enforcement. Mitchell's family...
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 3 injured, including 13-year-old
MILWAUKEE - One teenager and two adults were injured in different shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 23. A 13-year-old was shot at approximately 1:19 p.m. They were taken to the hospital for non-fatal gunshot injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Police continue to...
Vivarium in the Park will bring live music to local beer gardens
Here in the home stretch of July, I bet you thought we had left the days of summer concert series announcements behind us. Well, friend, think again because today we found out about not just a summer concert series, but a traveling summer concert series from our friends at Pabst Theater Group.
Award-Winning Actor Spotted In Wisconsin
It's not everyday that you have Hollywood royalty spending some time in Wisconsin but that was exactly the case just last weekend. Award-winning celebrity Henry Winkler was spotted all over Wisconsin, eating at a local restaurant and taking in a popular car show. Of course, Winkler is most famous for...
Milwaukee police chase: Fleeing driver hit squad, 2 officers hurt
MILWAUKEE - Two Milwaukee police officers were hurt after a police chase led to a crash on Monday, July 22. The crash involved an unmarked squad car. According to police, around 4:10 a.m. officers spotted a vehicle associated with a robbery/carjacking in the area of 25th and Center and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Police say the driver refused to stop and fled. A vehicle pursuit was initiated.
Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin: Live at Lake Effect
"Live at Lake Effect" is our music series featuring local and nationally touring artists performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop in Shorewood, Wisconsin. We brought the Lake Effects together, along with Visionary Studios, to showcase musicians once a month through an interview with the band exclusively on Lake Effect, plus filmed performances.
UPAF in Milwaukee names Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck as its new president and CEO
Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck will be the United Performing Arts Fund's next president and CEO, the Milwaukee-area arts funding organization announced Tuesday. Scobey-Polacheck has been director of corporate philanthropy for Johnson Controls since 2018, with previous roles at Johnson Controls that involved her managing UPAF and United Way campaigns. For more than 20 years, she...
South Shore drowning victim identified, did not have life jacket
MILWAUKEE – New details indicate a drowning victim at Milwaukee’s South Shore Park Sunday was neither able to swim, nor in possession of a life jacket at the time of his death. An investigation report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies the victim as 22-year-old Margarito...
'For Those About to Die'; Gino at the Movies
MILWAUKEE - Explore th either side of Rome, where sports, politics and dynasties collide in the dirty business of entertaining the masses. ‘For Those About to Die’ is streaming now on Peacock, and Gino Salomone had a chance to talk with the cast.
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