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Calling home from prison is expensive. FCC rules aim to change that. In Wisconsin there’s a catch
While her husband spent about five months in the Polk County Jail, Rebecca Aubart spent close to $4,000 on calls and video visits. They talked at least twice a day, she said. “My husband was experiencing significant withdrawals and fighting for his life in the midst of a mental health crisis while he was there,” […]
Enbridge poses an existential threat to the Great Lakes
Think about someone in your life who has needed major surgery. Then imagine you found out that the surgeon about to treat your loved one had a terrible record. The surgeon has a long history of violating critical protocols that prevent infection, sending 35 patients to the intensive care unit after botched procedures. His list […]
Program pays Wisconsin farmers to feed their neighbors in need. They hope it sticks around.
In northwest Wisconsin's Dunn County, hundreds of students leave their final class each Friday during the school year with a bag full of food to make sure they and their families get enough to eat over the weekend. The "SAM bags," short for "Share A Meal," are a project of Stepping Stones...
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.
Former Badger helps U.S. Women's National Soccer Team advance in Olympic Games
Wisconsin women’s soccer alumnus Rose Lavelle helped the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team advance to the knockout stage at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on Sunday. The United States defeated Germany 4-1 in its second match of group play. The Americans defeated Zambia in their Olympic opener on July 25.
Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with. There are a...
2 rescued from Wolf River during tubing incident
SHAWANO, Wis. (WSAW) - The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office commends three people including Deputy Joe Steel for efforts to rescue two people tubing on the Wolf River over the weekend. Authorities said Justin and Katherine Popp heard the calls for help and alerted first responders. The couple lived along...
Seymour and New London Legion Off To State
The AA Legion Regionals at Kewaunee County and New London wrapped up over the weekend with two area teams qualifying for State. Seymour went 3-1 in a three team round robin tournament to win the regional and qualify for state. Seymour was defeated by Kewaunee County in the Championship game, but beat them in the rematch.
Ski Sharks place second at state tournament
The Shawano Ski Sharks earned a second-place finish at the Wisconsin State Tournament held July 18-21 on Lake Wazeecha at Red Sand Beach at South Wood County Park near Wisconsin Rapids. Hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers, the competition featured more than two dozen teams. The Ski Sharks are...
Congregation prepares to say goodbye to Oconto Falls church after 73 years
The final amen at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Oconto Falls on Sunday, Aug. 4 will have a little more emotion. The church, affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, will hold a closing service after more than 73 years. The church, 301 S. Chestnut Ave., had its final weekly worship service on...
Barlow Planetarium Needs Over $1.1M in Upgrades as Fox Cities Campus Prepares to Close
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Winnebago and Outagamie County leaders are working to better understand what they’ll be taking on once the UW Oshkosh Fox Cities campus closes next spring. What’s viewed as a gem for the Fox Cities area is in dire need of improvements. In a...
More breathing room celebrated in Lakewood
Newly expanded library source of pride for northern Oconto County. Members of four communities in northern Oconto County joined together July 27 to celebrate a hard-fought and long-anticipated expansion of the Lakes Country Public Library in the Town of Lakewood. The expansion took more than $1.5 million to complete. There...
Oconto County 4-H members go to summer academy
In June, youths from across Wisconsin gathered at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus for the annual Summer Academy event, hosted by UW-Madison Extension’s Positive Youth Development Institute and 4-H. Youths had the opportunity to build and learn skills to reach goals and plan for the future. Youth participants explored...
Oneida One Stop breaks ground on new store
ONEIDA NATION — On July 19, the Oneida One Stop broke ground on an all-NEW Mobil Oneida One Stop across the road from its current location. Work on the facility, located at 790 County Rd E, De Pere, is expected to take just short of one year. “The new...
MUGGY AND HOTTER TUESDAY, SCATTERED PM STORMS
With the hot and muggy weather anticipated for the rest of this week, scattered thunderstorms will be possible just about every day. Given the high humidity, lows tonight will stay in the upper half of the 60s. As temperatures cool, areas of fog could develop... especially west of the Fox Cities. Any fog should lift by 9-10 a.m. and skies will be mostly sunny. Scattered storms will develop over the course of the afternoon as highs get into the upper half of the 80s.
Ashley Siegrist recognized as Barry Manilow Project Award winner
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) -It was a full house Monday night at the Resch Center for Barry Manilow. While on his last concert tour, Manilow is recognizing a local teacher with a gift of $10,000. Manilow welcomed Bay Port band teacher Ashley Siegrist and her family and friends to his...
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