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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.
$5K Up For Grabs For Massive Pinewood Derby In Wisconsin
You don't have to be a scout to participate in this huge pinewood derby racing tournament coming soon in Wisconsin. $5,000 Pinewood Derby Showdown Coming To Wisconsin. I know it's probably hard to believe but growing up I joined the scouts for a short while. It's a fun club to be a part of but unfortunately, that wasn't my type of thing. I'm not much into the outdoors thing or camping, especially back in those days.
Fiscal Facts: Public school enrollment down for 10th straight year
Statewide public school enrollment in Wisconsin declined for the tenth straight year in 2023-24, with the nearly 9,000-student decline representing the second biggest one-year drop in the last decade. Wisconsin’s statewide rate of student chronic absenteeism declined slightly in 2022-23 but remained highly elevated relative to pre-pandemic levels, with nearly...
Evansville tornado: 6 months later, emotional and financial toll linger
EVANSVILLE — It has been six months since an unprecedented February tornado tore through the Evansville area. People in the area still are picking up the pieces. Town of Porter resident Matt Artis took shelter in a bathroom with his disabled mother. He recalls a loud bang as the roof came off, and another bang as the front of his house was ripped away. He would soon learn that two...
WATCH: Wisconsin Couple Gets Engaged at Hozier Concert, Fans Confused by Song Choice
Hozier was performing in our neck of the woods over the weekend. He did a show in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, August 17th, and the day before that he performed in Madison, Wisconsin. Hozier has an amazing voice and I love his music. Some of his music can have...
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. […]
Football: Milton trounces Watertown 45-7 in season opener
WATERTOWN — The Dan Prahl era is off to a resounding start. Senior quarterback Tyler Zeal threw two touchdowns passes and ran for a score and junior running back Charlie Fitzke had two rushing touchdowns as Milton routed Watertown 45-7 in Prahl’s head football coaching debut with the Red Hawks on Friday. Milton took a 7-0 lead on Fitzke’s 10-yard TD run with seven minutes left in the first quarter....
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