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Jenifer Quimby discusses her campaign for Wisconsin Assembly 46th District
Jenifer Quimby’s political career started with a sit-in at her high school. After she wasn’t pleased with the results of a conflict between the guidance counselor and the principal, Quimby got her entire school to begin a sit-in. The school board noticed, and her movement impacted future decisions. Quimby, who is currently the mayor of Waterloo, is running as a Republican to represent the 46th district in Wisconsin in the Assembly. This district includes the cities of Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills and Waterloo, plus the...
Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launch fundraiser to restore historic property
Mary Gruhl thought she could fix up the R.D. Pike Building with just a dustpan, broom, a can of paint and a brush. She was determined to have the building cleaned up in a week. But the building, more than 125 years old and used a fish hatchery and residence, proved to need more work than expected. Gruhl and other Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launched an initiative to...
Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing application deadline Is Aug. 1, 2024 | By Wisconsin DNR
Washington Co., WI – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. FREE local news at. Washington County Insider on YouTube. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500...
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Wisconsin Mycological Society Foray: 1st organized event in Pelican River Forest
A wonderful example of economic stimulus made possible by the “Northwood’s Newest Gem” – the Pelican River Forest – was experienced July 18th through 21st in the counties of Oneida, Langlade and Forest. Eighty mycologists from all over Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota turned out for...
Longest dry stretch in months ends this week
Sunday saw a few downpours in parts of southeast Wisconsin. While the showers and storms were few and far between, they were very efficient rain makers with those that seeing them picking up 1-2" of rain in just an hour or so. But Milwaukee did not see any of the...
Wisconsin’s ‘Top Chef’ pays it forward, helps young chef follow her dreams
MILWAUKEE — Chef Dan Jacobs has been busy since earning a top-three spot on season 21 of “Top Chef,” which featured many locations across Wisconsin. He said being on the Bravo network cooking show was one of his longtime dreams. Jacobs credited all the people who supported him in his career with helping him fulfill it.
Closing service scheduled at St. Paul
After over 73 years St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Oconto Falls has announced a closing service, scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 4 with a catered meal to follow at the church, 301 S. Chestnut Ave. The Rev. Matthew R. Arnold and seminary student John Wenzel will conduct the service....
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Eminem’s Ex-Wife Kim Mathers Spotted With Apparent Facial Injury in Rare Outing 2 Years After Suicide Attempt
Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, was spotted looking worse for wear as she made a rare outing near her home in Michigan nearly three years after her attempt to take her life. In photos obtained by In Touch, Kim, 49, showed off her new short pixie cut held up with a bandana. She rocked a black tank top and a pair of grey sweatpants.
Pulaski's Super Ron's Food Center is to be sold next month | Streetwise
PULASKI — A third generation, family−owned grocery store will be sold next month. Hometown Grocers will become the new owner of Super Ron's Food Center, 960 Brown County B, on August 6. Nicole Milach, operations manager for Hometown Grocers said the goal is to keep the store focused on employees, the community, and...
Ready to head back to school? Here's how much it could cost in the Green Bay area
The first day of school is just over a month away, meaning some families are already buying fresh packs of crayons and backpacks. As parents shop for school supplies earlier and earlier, retailers are responding. Target launched its annual back-to-school sale in early July, even though most schools in northeast Wisconsin begin around Labor Day. ...
From Paperfest to Catfish Concert, global tech outage and severe weather throw summer events a couple of curveballs
A first in Foghat history happened Saturday in Kimberly and the band wasn’t even there. In fact, that was the first. The classic rock band that has been around for 53 years...
Morning storms, then a break before another round moves in
Showers and storms Tuesday morning before we get a break. Then more move in this afternoon. It won’t be a wash out, but it will be unsettled as this storm system slowly passes through. Once this storm passes, we will have abundant sunshine and slowly warming temperatures. Wednesday starts...
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