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JD Vance makes 4th campaign stop in Wisconsin in four weeks
DE PERE, Wis. — Vice presidential nominee JD Vance stopped in De Pere Wednesday night to speak about the economy, inflation and energy. Vance touched on how the cost of fuel affects truckers and how the cost is passed on to consumers. "So how about this Kamala Harris, why...
Should UW-Madison spin off from UW System? Legislators ponder if it's time to 'shake it up'
A legislative committee making recommendations on the future of the state’s public university system is considering whether to call for spinning off the flagship university. “I think it’s time to step back and say it’s not 1973 anymore,” said committee member and UW Foundation board member Peter Kies, referring to the year the...
Verona artists participating in Paoli Art in the Park
Verona artists Shirley Duerst of Shirley's Art Ventures, Steve Heuer of Braided Waters, Brian Knoche of Bkustom Wood Metal Works, David Leiberg and Eileen Nemec of Wired for Class will be participating in Paoli Art in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 31and Sunday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Paoli Town Park, 6901 Paoli Rd. The event is presented by the Southern Wisconsin Art Guild.
Stoughton’s Johnson wins pair of rosemaling awards at Vesterheim exhibit
Jerry Johnson of Stoughton won a Red Ribbon and a White Ribbon in the biennial “National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition” at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School. The works were on display from June 8 - July 27. Each year, judges award Blue, Red, and...
Madison man sentenced for involvement in fentanyl trafficking operation
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison man was sentenced to four months in prison after attempting to buy and sell fentanyl. The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin announced that 35-year-old John A. Maser will also have five years of supervised release after his prison term is over. Maser initially pleaded guilty on April 11.
Mt. Horeb seniors provide free at home cancer screenings
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (WMTV) - A non-profit run by Mount Horeb High School seniors is providing cancer screenings from the comfort of your home at ‘Ziro’ cost. Zach Maguire, Owen Preimesberger, Sophie Nelson, and Griffin Hannah helped to form the youth apprenticeship, Ziro. Ziro’s goal is to reach...
Janesville ordinance change prevents encampment from Hedberg Library lot
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Janesville City Council approved an ordinance preventing homeless individuals from spending the night in the parking lot of the Hedberg Public Library. The city council voted on the ordinance earlier this week. “It’s scary because you don’t know where you are going to go next. They...
Former Wisconsin quarterback signs to San Francisco 49ers practice squad
Former Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad on Wednesday. This move comes after the 49ers released Mordecai during an extensive round of roster cuts. The former Badger was unable to supplant Brandon Allen as the team’s third-string QB on the active roster, but he made a strong enough impression this offseason to remain with the organization. Related: Every former Wisconsin Badger to make an NFL 53-man roster entering 2024 regular season Mordecai will start on the practice squad after initially joining the 49ers as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL draft. He performed well in limited...
Packers Coach Criticizes Anders Carlson After Release
The Green Bay Packers had a couple of position battles that fans were watching out for this summer at backup quarterback and kicker. At the backup QB spot, the Packers acquired former Tennessee Titans QB Malik Willis in a trade and cut Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt. Green Bay brought back Clifford to the practice squad, but it’s clear they weren’t happy with the competition.
Girls tennis: Stoughton defeats Sauk Prairie in Badger Small dual
The Stoughton girls tennis team won a pair of three-set matches to beat Sauk Prairie 5-2 in a Badger Small Conference dual on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Stoughton High School. The Vikings won three of four singles matches, including at the top flight as Elizabeth Klitzke dropped just two games in a 6-2, 6-0 win over Addison Acker. At No. 2 singles, Stoughton’s Samantha’s Weber outlasted Gillian Fritsch 6-2, 3-6, 10-8. Stoughton’s Claire Orn defeated Stella Pacholke 6-0, 6-3 at No. 3 singles.
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