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RNC 2024: F-35 intercepts 2 more aircraft flying in restricted airspace
MILWAUKEE - It happened two more times on Thursday, July 18. Aircraft flew into airspace in southeast Wisconsin that was restricted because of the Republican National Convention (RNC). Because of these violations, a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-35 aircraft responded twice – at approximately 3 p.m. and 5...
123rd Wisconsin State Amateur Championship: Day 4 Report Card from The Legend at Merrill Hills
Garrett Jones, Madison. The former University of Wisconsin golfer, by our research, becomes just the third golfer in Wisconsin State Golf Association history to win the WSGA "State Am Slam," a quartet of championship that includes the State Amateur, the State Match-Play, the State Junior and the State Four-Ball. Jones...
'It’s just fun being here.' Former Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin delegation, enjoy last night of RNC
MILWAUKEE — As delegates danced around to Kid Rock’s performance of a modified version of his song “American Badass,” former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker excitedly pulled out his phone to film the show. “It’s just fun being here,” Walker said after the performance, just before Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White introduced former President Donald Trump. Trump went on to formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for president in the coming November election. ...
GOP megadonor Hendricks tells RNC American Dream under threat
Beloit billionaire and GOP megadonor Diane Hendricks at the RNC in Milwaukee last night said she is “living proof that the American Dream is possible with hard work and determination.” But she said that dream is now under threat. Hendricks said she got pregnant with her son at...
Cedar Rapids Stops Rattlers Six-Game Win Streak with Late Rally
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers tried to hold off the Cedar Rapids Kernels all night Friday at Rise 2 Greatness Field. The Rattlers took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, but the Kernels kept the pressure on and eventually broke through with two runs in the seventh inning. Cedar Rapids had to escape a late jam of their own in the eighth before they eventually posted a 2-1 victory over the Rattlers in both team’s first action since Sunday.
Pilots headed to air show in Oshkosh make annual stop at La Crosse airport
For over 100 pilots who travel to the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh every summer, the La Crosse Regional Airport becomes a popular gathering place on the way to the big event. Once again this weekend, the Bonanzas to Oshkosh club parked its planes near the Colgan Air Service in...
Impressive Illinois DL King Liggins hearing from Wisconsin often, looks forward to return
Brother Rice (Illinois) 2026 three-star defensive lineman King Liggins has seen his recruitment really pick up the last few months, receiving offers from Kansas State, Miami (Ohio), Western Michigan, Michigan State, and Iowa State, among others. Last month, following a strong performance at camp in Madison, the 6-4, 265 pound defensive lineman added an offer from Wisconsin to his respective recruitment process.
7/20/24 Pink Flamingo Bingo at Town Square
GREEN LAKE, WI, — This month’s jackpot prize is bigger and better than ever! Don your pink attire and come to Town Square in Green Lake for Pink Flamingo Bingo on Saturday, July 27. Doors open and concessions begin at 5:00 p.m., card sales start at 5:30 p.m., and games commence at 6:30 p.m.
HIGHLIGHTS: Rafters bounce back over Woodchucks, win 6-2 at Athletic Park
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - After the Woodchucks defeated the Rafters on Thursday, July 18th at Witter Field, the Rafters bounced back and won 6-2 at Athletic Park the following day. Each team traded runs in the 2nd inning, but the Rafters would score four-straight runs through the following four innings....
Structure Fire Closes Portion Of Mineral Point Road This Evening
At approximately 6:22 this evening, crews from the Madison Fire Department responded to the 8500 block of Mineral Point Road for reports of a structure fire of a fully involved pole barn. Smoke could be seen for approximately a mile from the location. Ladder 2 was the first on scene and confirmed the structure fire. Also assisting was Ladder 7, Engine 7, Engine 9, and Medic 2 on the initial defensive fire attack. Ladder 2 provided exposure protection for two above ground fuel tanks in close proximity to the fire building. Ladder 2 confirmed a partial building collapse. Portions of West Mineral Point Road were shut down. At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night extinguishing hot spots. No injuries were reported.
MFD crews monitoring hotspots overnight following barn fire
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Crews with the Madison Fire Department will remain on Mineral Point Road overnight following a barn fire. Several agencies responded to a structure fire on the 8500 block of Mineral Point Road Friday and will monitor hotspots overnight, MFD said. The fire fully engulfed a pole...
Group alleges discrimination after being denied service at Waunakee business
WAUNAKEE, Wis. (WMTV) - A group of men from the South who were traveling through Wisconsin captured a video of a Waunakee business refusing to serve them. David Grisham says he and four of his friends stopped at a Waunakee restaurant on their way back from the Republican National Convention. He says while trying to buy a meal, they were turned away.
'It's tough.' With home stadium flooded, Aqua Jays go elsewhere to practice, compete
JANESVILLE — With the Rock River at Traxler Park over its banks from record rain and a slow-no-wake order still in place, the Rock Aqua Jays haven’t practiced or performed at their home stadium since early June. The team has performed only two home shows this season, on May 29 and June 2. “We’re already halfway through our season with only two home shows, which is both surprising and disappointing,”...
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