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Wisconsin congressman claims assault at RNC; others differ
(The Center Square) – Western Wisconsin’s congressman says he was assaulted at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention, but a women’s group disagrees. Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden took social media Tuesday to say a protester with the group Code Pink assaulted him while he was standing in line at the RNC. “While standing in line to enter an event at the RNC today, I was assaulted by what appeared to be...
38-year-old inmate dies Monday in Adams County Jail
FRIENDSHIP − A 38-year-old man being housed in the Adams County Jail is dead after being found unconscious in his jail cell Monday. At 6:01 p.m. Monday, jail deputies found the man unresponsive in his cell, according to the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Deputies immediately began lifesaving efforts, and Lifestar Ambulance arrived at the jail four minutes later and took over from the deputies. Additional patrol deputies also responded to help.
Viral Facebook Video Shows Woman with a Macaw in Platteville Store
Way back in January, I wrote about the time a zebra was spotted at a popular bar in Dubuque. If you're not familiar with the backstory, here's a quick little distillation... It all went down in May 2012. Jerald Reiter, 55 of Cascade, IA, stopped at the homey Dubuque staple The Dog House Lounge on a Sunday evening. Reiter had a zebra and a macaw in his vehicle, which immediately attracted the attention of bar patrons. People were taking pictures, and someone phoned the police. When the police showed up, they realized those animals were actually Reiter's legally registered pets!
Wisconsin delegate reacts to the rest of the world discovering Milwaukee — Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
MILWAUKEE — From Florida to New York, across the country to California and over many oceans, there are delegates in Downtown Milwaukee seeing the city for the very first time. Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure caught up with one local delegate, Kathy Broghammer, to gather her thoughts on what...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Jeopardy Champ Awards Scholarships To NE Wisconsin Students
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A local non-profit organization is teaming up with “Jeopardy!” champion Ben Chan to present college scholarships to high school seniors in Northeast Wisconsin. CollegeReady is awarding more than $485,000 in scholarships to approximately 180 students from 18 high schools in Brown and...
Most Wisconsin lawsuit ever: Woman settles with Fiserv, Bucks after slipping on cheese sauce
A lawsuit against Fiserv Forum and the Deer District brought by a Hales Corners woman who was injured during a Milwaukee Bucks game has been settled. Pascha Duncan, now 48, attended a Bucks-Los Angeles Lakers game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on March 19, 2019, and slipped on melted nacho cheese sauce....
A Wisconsin delegate reacts to the rest of the world in seeing Milwaukee – Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
From Florida, to New York across the way to California, and across many oceans, there are delegates in downtown Milwaukee seeing our city for the very first time. Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure caught up with one local delegate, Kathy Broghammer to gather her thoughts on what she has seen thus far, and what has made her so excited for many other discovering this great state for the first time.
When will PetSmart open at the former Shopko site in Wisconsin Rapids? We have the latest update.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – PetSmart is on track to open early next year in Wisconsin Rapids. A PetSmart spokesperson told a Daily Tribune reporter Tuesday the store expects to open in January, although a specific timeline has not been finalized. The company originally aimed to open this fall, but the project has been slightly delayed, the spokesperson said.
Take a look inside Immanuel Lutheran Church's new Mission Center and church building as construction continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Construction continues at the new home of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School as the congregation prepares to move out of its current church building. Less than a year after Immanuel broke ground on its land near Home Depot, the organization has the keys to its Mission Center, a space that...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Wisconsin edition of 'Top Chef' earns 3 Emmy nominations; 'The Bear,' 'Shogun' lead field
The recently concluded season of "Top Chef" — set mostly in Wisconsin, and with Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs as one of the finalists — received three Primetime Emmy nominations Wednesday, including for outstanding reality competition show and for outstanding host of a reality or reality competition program, for Kristen Kish in her debut season.
Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns
Formerly incarcerated people, former staff and parents of people being held in Wisconsin prisons are awaiting a third party review of the Department of Corrections as concerns mount about neglect and mistreatment. Last week, members of the public made their case for change at a hearing of the Assembly Committee...
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