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National Park Service announces grant to protect historical sites in WI
MADISON, Wis. -- The National Park Service announced Tuesday $25.7 million in "Save America's Treasures" grants, which will fund the preservation of nationally significant sites and historical collections in Wisconsin and 25 other states.
Capitol Connection: Recapping the DNC
CHICAGO (CBS 58) -- This week, the biggest political story across the country, and certainly in Wisconsin, was the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CBS 58's Emilee Fannon, A.J. Bayatpour, and Adam Rife were all a part of the team coverage in Chicago. Fannon and Bayatpour recap some of the...
DNC a ‘Hollywood show’ that offered no policy answers: Wisconsin GOP
(The Center Square) – Following the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held a press call blasting the DNC’s “whitewashing” of the past and the lack of answers offered for the future. “I think what we’ve seen over the past four days is a lack of answers to the biggest challenges […]
Mega Millions for Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, is a $535 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight? After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, Aug. 20 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $535 million for Friday, Aug. 23. ...
Wisconsin Goodwill Stores Will NOT Accept These 50 Items
Are you doing some fall cleaning before winter hits? I know I have been doing so and that comes with a lot of purging and donating. To be honest, I thought that stores like Goodwill accepted anything and everything but I recently learned that wasn't true!. That's why, if you're...
Sergeant Aaron and Kelly Weber recognized for National Night Out leadership
Before beginning the Roscoe Village Board meeting on August 20, 2024, village trustees recognized Sgt. Aaron Weber and his wife Kelly for their leadership in once again making this year’s National Night Out a big success. Village President Carol Gustafson said much of the credit is due to the hard work and dedication of Kelly and Sgt. Weber over several years. “The Webers have single-handedly made National Night Out a fantastic event.”
Stephenson County Firefighter passes away in motor vehicle accident
ROCK CITY, Ill. (WTVO) — Rock City Fire announced the passing of firefighter Cody Penticoff on Saturday evening. Penticoff died in a motor vehicle accident on the evening of August 23rd. Rock City Fire said arrangements are forthcoming.
Motorcyclists gather to honor fallen Rockford PD officer in Roscoe
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — The sixth annual Jaimie Cox Motorcycle Rally kicked off with a roaring start through a parade of flags and supporters at the Roscoe VFW. Adam Cox founded the nonprofit in honor of his cousin, Rockford Police Officer Jaimie Cox, who was killed in the line of duty on November 5th, 2017. […]
Reported shooting in Machesney Park under investigation
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Deputies say there is no threat to the public following the report of a shooting Saturday in Machesney Park. Around 2 p.m. Aug. 24, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office shared on X that it was called to investigate a shooting earlier in the day in the 1000 block of Minns Drive. No injuries were reported, according to authorities.
'Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights.' Walworth County Fair starts Wednesday
ELKORN — It’s almost time for the last local county fair of the season. The 175th Walworth County Fair, with the theme of “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights,” is Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The fairgrounds are located at 411 E. Court St., in Elkhorn. General parking is free. ...
Cambridge football opens the season with a victory over state-ranked Randolph
Expectations for the Cambridge football team were high entering the season. Ranked ninth in Division 6, the Blue Jays were dealt a difficult season-opening game against Randolph, a team ranked eighth in Division 7. The Blue Jays, however, showed why they were deserving of the high ranking, winning 39-8 over the Rockets on Friday, Aug. 23 at Cambridge High School. ...
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