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Core Spaces to Develop Three Student Housing Communities Near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wis. — Core Spaces will develop three student housing communities totaling 4,000 beds near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The developments are set for delivery between 2026 and 2028 and will include a 12-story community offering 910 beds at the intersection of West Johnson and North Bassett streets; a 15-story, 1,723-bed property offering studio through five-bedroom units and townhomes at the intersection of West Johnson and North Broom streets; and a 15-story, 1,330-bed property located at the intersection of North Frances and West Johnson streets. 10 Percent of beds at the West Johnson and North Broom Street development will be offered at a 40 percent discount to average market rates. All three properties will offer amenities including rooftop swimming pools, outdoor grilling areas, fitness center, co-working spaces and private study rooms. Treehouse Builders and Madison-based Findorff will serve as general contractors for each of the new projects.
Beaver Dam car dealer accused of rolling back odometers and title fraud
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WBAY) - The DMV has revoked the wholesale dealer licenses for Great Lakes Motors LLC, a car dealer in Beaver Dam. The business is accused of rolling back odometers on vehicles they sold to consumers, as well as falsifying title documents, in violation of state law. The...
'Declare the Good News!' Jehovah's Witness convention explores Christ's life, Bible message
JANESVILLE — Traveling more that 70 miles, the Sparesus family arrived at the Jehovah’s Witness convention in Janesville ready to immerse themselves in a weekend of faith and fellowship. The convention started on July 5 and will continue every weekend until August 11 at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 207 S. Wright Road. So far, 1,000 people have attended each weekend with a projected goal of 8,700 attendees, organizers said. ...
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Delegates explore areas outside Milwaukee
RIPON, Wis. — While the political action is in Milwaukee this week, some attractions outside that metropolitan area are also expecting an uptick from visitors. The Little White School House in Ripon recounts the background and formation of the Republican Party 170 years ago. Ron Wright is in Wisconsin...
RNC comes to Milwaukee metro area with a new, more challenging political landscape
Republicans are holding their 2024 national convention in a swing-state metropolis where the political ground has been steadily shifting against them. The four-county Milwaukee metro area, home to more than a quarter of Wisconsin’s voters, voted Republican for president in 2000 and 2004. But not since. ...
Local Kid From Wisconsin shares experiences in his first summer performance tour
When the Kids From Wisconsin bus pulls up to Veterans Memorial City Park in Rice Lake on Thursday and the troupe of 22 singers and 14 band members disembarks, a familiar face will be among them. Drummer Nolan Tomesh, son of Kyle and Melissa Tomesh of Rice Lake, is welcoming the Kids to his hometown for the 6 p.m. free concert. The public is encouraged to fill the park for the Larger Than Life concert, a tribute to The Great Entertainers. ...
Lasher shatters CRBL record books as Bears continue to roll
Last week, Todd Lasher tied a CRBL record and on Sunday he one upped himself by shattering it. And now the Eau Claire Bears veteran outfielder stands alone in the League’s history books. During the Bears 9-1 rout of the Eau Claire Rivermen at Fairfax Field Sunday, Lasher became the Chippewa River Baseball League’s (CRBL) all-time leader in RBIs with a single up the middle in the top of the third inning to give the Bears a 3-1 lead. Lasher then hit a two-run homer...
Ty Kretz shoots 5-under 66 to take first-round lead at Wisconsin State Amateur
WAUKESHA – Play in the 123rd Wisconsin Amateur Championship began Monday at The Legend at Merrill Hills, with Marinette’s Ty Kretz setting a quick early pace by taking a first-round lead with a 5-under 66 on the par 71 course. He did not have a three-putt nor a...
Union workers at downsizing tractor factory weigh Biden vs. Trump
RACINE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - For workers at CNH Industrial's sprawling tractor plant just outside Racine, Wisconsin, debate over whether President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump would do more to save their jobs from getting packed off to Mexico has turned into "friendly warfare."
Severe storms trigger local flooding, downed trees
Heavy rains and high winds resulted in flooding and downed trees early Sunday morning. Water inundated the intersection of Highways 131 and 33 in Ontario, and the Elroy-Sparta State Trail sustained both flood and wind damage. The trail is closed as DNR employees work on cleanup. Norwalk, Kendall and Wilton...
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