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One of Three Suspects in Stevens Point Beating Death Will go to Trial Next Month
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — One of the three Wausau-area men suspected of beating a Stevens Point man, who died from his injuries, has been scheduled for a late-August trial. Court records show Arlin Sangster has been scheduled for a five-day trial between August 26th and 30th for one count of reckless homicide and a misdemeanor count for theft of movable property.
Study Shows Vikings Fans Are Better Than Packers Fans
A new study ranks how supportive every NFL team's fanbase has been over the last decade. Topping the list for fans being the most supportive was the Dallas Cowboys. Coming in last place was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How do the Vikings and Packers rank?. What metrics were used to...
Dairy shows remain ‘status quo’ at Wisconsin State Fair despite additional hurdles of avian flu
A team of around 10 veterinarians will help check-in the cattle and other show animals coming to the Wisconsin State Fair this week. Veterinary superintendent Dr. Tia Kastenson said the process will look mostly the same as it does every year, with animals coming off trailers and being settled into barns before the West Allis fairground fills with hundreds of thousands of people.
Wisconsin boosts investment in coastal communities
Coastal communities across Wisconsin are getting a funding boost to bolster local economies, natural resources and quality of life. About $1.3 million in grants are going to areas along the Great Lakes. That includes larger cities - like Kenosha, Milwaukee and Sheboygan - and small towns like Gibraltar in Door County.
Man Convicted for Threatening Wisconsin Lawmakers over Bill that Proposed Arming Teachers
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — James Stearns was convicted Monday and sentenced to time served for making terrorist threats after he threatened to go down in a “blaze of glory” over firearms legislations by shooting legislators and family stating, “people will hunt you and your family down like an animal.”
DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
MADISON - Ahead of the Wisconsin Fall Primary Aug. 13, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes, for those who will be at least 18 years of age by the next election, includes a driver license, identification card, military or student ID card, etc. There is no separate “voter ID.” A federally compliant REAL ID card is not required for voting...
Wisconsin State Fair's cream puffs roll out new flavors for centennial celebration
(WLUK) -- Wisconsin's most iconic dessert is celebrating 100 years at the state fair. The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off this week in West Allis. Sold at the fair since 1924, the Original Cream Puffs are taking it up a notch by releasing limited-edition flavors throughout the 11-day run of the State Fair.
Here are this year's Wisconsin State Fair's admission deals
MILWAUKEE — As the Wisconsin State Fair approaches, there are a handful of sponsored admission deal days for attendees to take advantage of. Here’s how to score deals to enter the fairgrounds on specific days:. Aug. 1: Piggly Wiggly $5 Day. Get into the State Fair for $5...
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...
Bay Port music teacher receiving grant from Barry Manilow
HOWARD, Wis. (WBAY) - A Bay Port High School teacher is getting a $10,000 grant from singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. It’s happening before Manilow’s concert at the Resch Center on Monday night. As we reported two weeks ago, Ashley Siegrist is the winner of the Manilow Music Project’s teacher...
Michaels Set to Open on Saturday
A new retailer is set to open their doors in Sheboygan this Saturday. Michaels, which operates over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada – as well as online – is opening in Memorial Plaza with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Sheboygan Mayor Ryan Sorenson manning the scissors at 9 a.m., launching activities that are slated to run until 2 p.m. Some of those activities include free crafts, jewelry and art vendors, cookie and bead-making stations, giveaways and more.
Streetwise: Wisconsin Rapids CVB has new home, E-Con Electric expands & more business news
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – What’s happening with businesses in the Wisconsin Rapids area? Streetwise has your answers. These roundups offer an easy way to stay up to date with what’s happening on the Streetwise beat. If you know of a new business, a development or a place that’s closing, send me a note at cshuda@gannett.com....
Broncos, Cardinals, Giants, Texans Pursued RB Josh Jacobs
As the 2023 offseason foreshadowed, Josh Jacobs departed the Raiders in free agency. The former rushing champion inked a four-year, $48MM deal with the Packers this spring, a move he long contemplated. [RELATED: Raiders Did Not Discuss New Deal With Jacobs Prior To Departure]. When addressing his decision to sign...
Guralski, Sillars score State Park Speedway firsts at Detjens Memorial, Willhite and Thompson add wins
WAUSAU, Wis. – The Larry Detjens Memorial has had a penchant for furnishing first-time feature winners at State Park Speedway in recent years, and the 2024 edition of the event brought milestones for two Wausau natives on Saturday. Thirteen-year old Kooper Guralski won his first career feature in the...
Fire at Woodman’s in Grand Chute Considered ‘Suspicious in Nature’
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Officials are investigating a fire Friday at the Woodman’s in Grand Chute, which has been deemed “suspicious in nature.”. Shortly after 4 p.m., the Grand Chute Fire Department (GCFD) and several other agencies responded to Woodman’s Market at 595 North Westhill Boulevard for a reported structure fire.
Meet the Republican candidates running in the primary for Wisconsin's 86th Assembly seat
Incumbent John Spiros will face challengers Donna Rozar and Trine Spindler in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Republican Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 86th Assembly District. The winner of the primary will face Democratic Party candidate John Small, who is unopposed for the party's nomination. The district has...
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