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Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson gets honor of making motion to adjourn RNC
After former President Donald Trump gave his long-awaited acceptance speech, and once thousands of red, white and blue balloons dropped onto delegates below, there was one final step to close out the Republican National Convention. That was making the final motion to adjourn. And Trump's campaign extended the honor to former Republican...
Oregon Softball’s Path to WCWS Success: Pitching Vs Batting Analysis
Investigation into the statistical performances of softball teams contending for titles over the past 5 seasons reveals the gap Oregon's pitching stats have compared to top teams, necessitating a stronger lineup for championship aspirations. Median WCWS Pitching 2019-2024: ERA 1.881, Opp Avg 0.190, WHIP 1.109, FIP 2.329, HR7 0.559. Oregon...
Dr. Samuel Poore Recognized at SMPH Investiture Ceremony
Dr. Samuel Poore, Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Plastic Surgery, was recognized at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Investiture Ceremony held on June 26, 2024. Dr. Poore was named the inaugural holder of the Endowed Chair of Global Education in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Evansville man accused of bringing knife to daycare takes plea deal in Rock County Court
A Rock County Judge wants more information before sentencing an Evansville man who plead guilty Thursday to charges related to an incident last year where he brought a knife to a local daycare. 53-year-old Dewayne Harnack’s attorney Joshua Grube made the case for waiving a pre-sentence investigation. As part...
Fond du Lac’s Joe DuChateau on his runner-up finish at 2024 Wisconsin State Amateur
At 39 years old, Madison's Garrett Jones finally achieves dream of winning the Wisconsin State Amateur Championship. Garrett Jones had tears in his eyes Thursday as he walked up the steep hill from the 18th green to the clubhouse at The Legend at Merrill Hills. The Madison golfer had just won the 123rd Wisconsin State Amateur, and friends and fellow competitors were stopping him every few feet to congratulate him, to hug him, to show their appreciation for a job well done. At 39, Jones finally could call himself a State Amateur champion. It meant the world to him.
A bachelor’s and master’s in 5: UWO Sociology & Public Administration launch innovative ‘4+1’ program
In as little as five years, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students could cross the graduation stage with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a new, first-in-the-Midwest “4+1” program. The Sociology & Master of Public Administration (MPA) 4+1 is the latest advancement from the now-fused UWO Sociology...
RVs collide on the runway at AirVenture 2022
The pilot of N694V, a tailwheel-equipped RV-8, reported that he was taxiing for a visual flight rules (VFR) departure with the intention of conducting a flight in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin, area. He was taxiing under the direction of ground marshals in accordance with procedures in effect for the Experimental Aircraft...
Air Force B-52, C-17 Headed to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh
The U.S. Air Force Material Command (AFMC) will have a big presence at EAA AirVenture in late July. Five aircraft from AFMC will be on static display on Boeing Plaza, led by the B-52 Bomber and C-17 Globemaster, EAA confirmed Thursday. EAA's annual fly-in convention is scheduled for July 22-28...
Drone Flies Above Blue Angels, FAA FRIA Map, and a Burglary Suspect Caught by a Drone
We have three stories for you this week: a drone pilot that flies above the Blue Angels (not good), the FAA finally gets a FRIA map, and lastly, a burglary suspect that was caught in the act by a police drone. Let's get to it!. Don't Be That Guy: Drone...
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