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Wauwatosa Spends $368,000 on Large Park TROLL by Danish Artist [EXCLUSIVE]
The artist describes himself as a “Danish artist / designer specialized in building from trash / recycle materials“. The other day, we received a tip from a concerned citizen who said that the City of Wauwatosa’s Tourism Commission was blowing $368,000 on a large garden gnome. Could this possibly be true?
Milwaukee hotel, two hotel bars nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards honors
A Milwaukee hotel and two of the city's hotel bars have been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards honors. And, your vote can help 'em make it into the top 10. The Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. — where former president Donald Trump is believed to have stayed during last week's Republican National Convention — is one of 20 classic accommodations nominated by a panel of hotel experts for the title of "best historic hotel/resort."
Giannis Can’t Play Or Function Without Thanasis, According to Former Teammate
Giannis Antetokounmpo is so close with his brother Thanasis that he appears to be reliant on him, according to former Milwaukee Bucks guard Jeff Teague. Teague, who was on the Bucks’ 2021 championship-winning team, made the comments on The Draymond Green Show. “Giannis ‘ brother, when we went down...
Gas prices up a tad in northeast Wisconsin but still below national average
(WFRV) – Gas prices have risen around 13¢ since last week, causing motorists to pay more at the pump and less on personal items. Tuesday’s current average for regular fuel in Wisconsin hit $3.43, compared to $3.31 a week ago. If you go back a month ago, the average was $3.29.
Bank Robber Sentenced in Case that Prompted Change in Wisconsin Law
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday’s hearing....
The fate of the most powerful X-ray telescope is in doubt
Nell Greenfieldboyce is a NPR science correspondent. WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation. Report finds Army leadership failures leading up to Maine bowling alley mass shooting. Kevin Miller. The long-awaited report from the...
Youngman serves as Republican National Convention delegate
Daviess County Sheriff Brad Youngman spent last week serving as a Kentucky delegate at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Youngman said the week was a whirlwind of events, starting with a reception for the Kentucky delegation that was hosted by Sen. Mitch McConnell, who spoke to the attendees. “It was a chance for all of us to get to know each other and talk about what ...
Wisconsin man faces charges after fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison time in Capitol riot role
MINNEAPOLIS — A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday. The filing charges Paul Kovacik with defying a court order to surrender...
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport sells for $60 million
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport has been sold for just under $60 million, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue records. The buildings, known as Mitchell Industrial Park, are at 6055 S. Pennsylvania Ave. and other addresses in Cudahy. They were sold by four investors groups...
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