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Restaurant industry has been 'through the wringer'
I'm Hope Karnopp and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. Happy first day of August — where has the summer gone? It'll be hot today, with a high near 85 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially after 4 p.m. into the evening. There's a slight chance of rain on Friday too, but Saturday is looking hot but dry for festivities...
Absentee voting underway in Wisconsin’s August primary
In-person absentee voting started this week in Wisconsin as voters across the state started casting ballots in the August primary elections. The primary election takes place on Aug. 13, with in-person absentee locations opening on Monday. Each municipality in Wisconsin sets its own dates and hours for in-person early voting, but that option is available […]
Massive Changes Hit Old Wisconsin Gas Station
We've all seen random buildings get turned into something new. Sometimes it's very obvious like when a Pizza Hut gets turned into something new, but still has the over sized roof. Other times it works perfect like with this diner. This new spot isn't very new seeing as though it...
Election Day disruptions top worry list for commissioners
(The Center Square) – Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission are not worried about computer glitches or a shortage of ballots on Election Day in November. They’re worried about outside agitation and election disruptions. Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs told WisPolitics her biggest fear on is an effort to freeze Wisconsin’s votes. “I do worry...
Watch our Assembly District 48 Democratic candidate debate
Voters in Wisconsin Assembly District 48 will have a choice when they head to the polls on Aug. 13 among five Democratic candidates to represent them: former Sun Prairie City Council President Bill Connors, attorney Andrew Hysell, human resources professional Goodwill Obieze, attorney Avery Renk and Dane County Board Supervisor Rick Rose.
Democrats vying for western Wisconsin House seat won't hold TV debate
WASHINGTON – You might’ve heard them online, but you won’t see the three Democrats vying for a battleground western Wisconsin House seat debate on TV this year. Plans for the only television broadcast debate in the Democratic primary for the state’s 3rd Congressional District fell through this month after debate organizers said two of the candidates could not agree on slew of proposed dates and times. ...
‘Sko Vote Den’: Native organizers plan voter registration event at Brewers tailgate
Native organizers are hoping to field new voters with a baseball-themed effort to encourage Native Americans to turn up at the polls this fall. Wisconsin Native Vote, an initiative of Wisconsin Conservation Voices, hopes to draw more than 1,000 people from the state’s 11 federally recognized tribes for a tailgate on Aug. 15 at the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Reedsburg Man Sentenced for Homicide
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that Kevin Green, 19 of Reedsburg, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle for driving the vehicle that struck and killed13-year-old Evelyn Gurney of Reedsburg as she boarded a school bus on May 12, 2023. Green has been sentenced to four years of probation with conditions to include three months conditional jail with Huber, 200 hours of community service with a minimum of 50 hours per year, eight community presentations to high-school-aged children about the dangers of distracted driving, with a minimum of two presentations per year, 12-month license revocation, restitution, court costs of $518, and a DNA sample.
Registration open for the 2024-25 school year in Janesville
JANESVILLE — The School District of Janesville has opened registration for the 2024-25 school year. Registration is by appointment only from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 am. to 12 p.m. on Fridays. Appointments can be made by calling (608) 743-5011 or emailing sdj-nseo@janesville.k12.wi.us. The school district asks families to register their children as soon as possible and preferably before Monday, Aug. 5, but students can...
Mississippi River set to host another Great Lakes Division shootout
The Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Great Lakes Division is entering the home stretch, and the fourth event of the year will be on the Mississippi River out of Prairie du Chien on August 17. After a flooded start to the year, the big river is back to normal and should provide excellent fishing.
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates its 84-degree indoor water park with $84 room rates
Each year, Great Wolf Lodge celebrates its "always-84-degree" indoor water park with an $84 per night flash sale on Aug. 4 (8/4). Starting at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 4, guests can go online to book a stay at the resort — which has locations just over the Wisconsin/Illinois border in Gurnee and in Wisconsin...
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