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Donations to Wisconsin Humane Society being matched all August long
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Thanks to several donors, funds, and family foundations, every dollar donated to the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) will be matched up to $200,000. WHS says that summer is the peak intake season, bringing in a lot of animals who urgently need shelter, support, medical care, and a new family. Donations will go to things like training for dogs with special behavioral needs, spaying or neutering animals, or providing emergency surgery and medical treatment.
WisDems: Milwaukee’s Black leaders respond to Hovde’s ‘Stereotypes’ of Black men
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Milwaukee’s Black leaders responded to comments uncovered by Urban Milwaukee of Eric Hovde stereotyping and insulting the Black community. Hovde also suggested that Kamala Harris only received the Democratic presidential nomination because of her race and gender. This comes after Hovde said he understands...
Rain Creates Doubleheader At Cedar Lake
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — After torrential overnight and morning showers on Thursday at Cedar Lake Speedway, track crews worked diligently to get the facility ready for racing conditions. However, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models and track officials determined in the best interests of driver safety and...
64th Annual Lumberjack World Championship rolls into Hayward
The 64th Annual Lumberjack World Championships rolls into Hayward, Wisconsin, once again bringing a unique competition to the community. The lumberjack competition began in 1960 on the shores of Lake Hayward and is held at the Lumberjack Bowl – historically a holding pond for log drives down the Namekagon River.
Lake Superior Zoo Gets New Additions From San Diego Zoo
The Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth just added some new animals to their zoo family, and they are SO cute. I thought the Lake Superior Zoo reached peak cuteness when they welcomed Zhuzi the Red Panda in 2023, but these two new additions may be even cuter, and they come to Duluth from the world famous San Diego Zoo.
Duluth Fire, Police Duke It Out For Northern Lights Foundation
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire and Police Departments went head-to-head on the diamond Thursday night, all for a good cause. For the last 15 years, the two agencies have played a charity ball game at Wade Stadium to raise money for local families who have children with life-threatening illnesses through the Northern Lights Foundation.
Why gas prices could drop in Wisconsin in August
Gas prices in Wisconsin should finally start to tick down, after an outage at a fuel refinery in Illinois last month sent prices soaring across the Midwest. The refinery closed due to a storm in mid-July. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a waiver allowing Wisconsin and three other states to...
Iowa police nab Wisconsin fugitive who’s been at large almost 30 years
(Radio Iowa/Wisconsin Radio Network) – A felon who walked away from a Madison, Wisconsin halfway house in 1994 has been captured in Iowa. Seventy-one-year-old George Hartleroad was convicted of rape in Chippewa County in 1983. Several weeks ago, Hartleroad was busted in West Des Moines, for not having a rear reflector on his bicycle. Police say he first gave a fake name, eventually gave his real name, and cops quickly learned he was on the run.
City, community leaders announce new youth rec center in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A special announcement from Duluth city leaders and community partners helped kick off the Spirit Valley Days celebrations in West Duluth. Mayor Roger Reinert and Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas were two of the speakers announcing the plan for the Spirit Valley Project, a youth recreational center that has been in the works since 2014.
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.