Oregon
LATEST NEWS
MATCH PREVIEW: FORWARD MADISON FC VS NORTHERN COLORADO HAILSTORM FC
MATCH PREVIEW: FORWARD MADISON FC VS NORTHERN COLORADO HAILSTORM FC. FMFC plays their last home match in their four-game home stretch at Breese Stevens Field on Saturday, July 27th. They’ll face Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC, who have scored the most goals in the Jägermeister Cup so far with 18. The match starts at 7pm CT and tickets can still be purchased here.
Electrify your summer with upcoming Madison concerts
Summer in Madison is full of entertainment — outdoor activities on Lake Mendota, a plethora of restaurants on State Street, theatrics at the Overture Center, the Dane County Farmers Market on the Square, enjoying the sunset and ice cream at Memorial Union — but nothing embodies the spirit of summer like live music. With the countless genres and venues of Madison’s music scene, there’s a concert for everyone this summer.
New biotech $49 million hub could generate thousands of jobs, provide mobile cancer screening
More details have been revealed about a new biohealth technology hub that is projected to generate around 141,000 jobs over 10 years — with most of those positions likely to be in supply-chain and service industries, even restaurants, that benefit from economic growth. Eighteen public and private entities, including Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College, are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for the biohealth hub centered on personalized medicine, an...
Wisconsin athletes, fans gear up for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Van Rear is the co-owner of Borland’s Tavern, a small bar and restaurant next to Lake Belle View in Belleville. At 5 a.m. Saturday, he’s opening up shop to welcome the village of 2,591 to come watch hometown girl Lauren O’Connor compete in rowing for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Spinning The State: Kenosha, Madison, Eagle, Milwaukee
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Kenosha: Florida based recovery center coming to Madison. More help for people with drug and alcohol addiction problems is coming to Kenosha. Three floors of Froedtert South’s former downtown Kenosha hospital is going to be leased by a for-profit drug and alcohol addiction treatment center. The center plans on hiring more than 70 people. The arrangement with Guardian Recovery from Delray Beach Florida is designed to address a service gap in Kenosha County. Froedtert South doesn’t run its own program for drug and alcohol treatment. In a press release, Guardian said it plans to open the Kenosha addiction treatment center in summer 2025. It will offer evidence-based detox and residential care for adults. Full Story.
Q&A with new District 2 Alder Brent Kyzer-McHenry
Local business owner Brent Kyzer-McHenry was sworn in as a District 2 alder on the City of Verona Common Council on Monday, July 22. In his new role, Kyzer-McHenry will also serve on the Public Safety & Welfare Committee and the Community Development Authority. He was selected from two other candidates to succeed Rye Kimmett on the council.
‘Stuff the Bus’ returns July 28
It’s time to help the Verona Lions Club “Stuff the Bus!”. The Lions Club is once again collaborating with Verona Area School District (VASD) social workers on a school supplies drive for the 2024-25 school year. Community members are invited to make donations between Sunday, July 28 and Monday, Aug. 12 in support of VASD students.
Commercials coming to make case for Wisconsin August amendments
(The Center Square) – Voters in Wisconsin are going to hear a lot more about the coming vote on a pair of constitutional amendments. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, along with the Institute for Reforming Government, on Thursday announced an ad campaign aimed at making sure voters know what they’ll be seeing on their Aug. 13 ballot. “Going to be engaging in an educational program to inform the...
MCDONALD'S SWNEWS4U GAME OF THE WEEK (Football): WFCA 8-Player All-Star Game
OSHKOSH — This year’s Wisconsin Football Coaches Association 8-Player All-Star Game wasn’t decided until the final minute. It was a back-and-forth contest the entire 48 minutes, with seven lead changes, the final one coming with just 30 seconds remaining when Thorp’s Denzel Sutton caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Almond Bancroft’s T.J. Lamb to secure a 36–34 win for the North squad over the South.
WATCH: Wisconsin basketball class of 2025 commit Zach Kinziger at Nike Peach Jam
Wisconsin basketball class of 2025 commit Zach Kinziger displayed his skillset at the 2024 Nike Peach Jam earlier this month. A native of De Pere, Wisconsin, Kinziger has vaulted up recruiting outlets’ class of 2025 rankings since committing to Wisconsin in August of 2023. On3’s industry ranking listed the rising senior as the No. 102 overall player in the class of 2025, No. 24 shooting guard and No. 2 recruit from the state of Wisconsin. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound shooting guard was the first class of 2025 prospect to commit to Greg Gard’s crew. He and three-star center Will Garlock round out a...
Packers Cut Ex-Badgers Standout to Make Room on Camp Roster
With training camp underway, the Green Bay Packers will now use this preseason ramp-up period to determine the best roster they can field heading into Week 1. While most jobs are already locked in, there's a few spots still up for grabs, like at backup quarterback as Green Bay embraces a full-scale position battle.
Keith Urban’s Outfit Under Fire From Popular Wisconsin Gas Station
Kwik Trip gas station has ignited a social media frenzy after calling out country music superstar Keith Urban for his questionable fashion choice at a recent show in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip vs. Buc-ee's. Let me just start by saying I have never been to a Buc-ee's gas station before, BUT...
Wisconsin ends ban on carrying firearms while fishing
Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]
'You have to be a part of your own recipe.' As new CEO, Hermanson says connections key to Forward Janesville's future vision
JANESVILLE — Two months into her role as CEO of Forward Janesville, Shar Hermanson said she looks to strengthen the ties between the community and the organization and is formulating a vision to move it ahead. Forward Janesville’s board of directors named her CEO in May. Hermanson, a Janesville...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.