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Commercials coming to make case for Wisconsin August amendments
(The Center Square) – Voters in Wisconsin are going to hear a lot more about the coming vote on a pair of constitutional amendments. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, along with the Institute for Reforming Government, on Thursday announced an ad campaign aimed at making sure voters know what they’ll be seeing on their Aug. 13 ballot. “Going to be engaging in an educational program to inform the...
MCDONALD'S SWNEWS4U GAME OF THE WEEK (Football): WFCA 8-Player All-Star Game
OSHKOSH — This year’s Wisconsin Football Coaches Association 8-Player All-Star Game wasn’t decided until the final minute. It was a back-and-forth contest the entire 48 minutes, with seven lead changes, the final one coming with just 30 seconds remaining when Thorp’s Denzel Sutton caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Almond Bancroft’s T.J. Lamb to secure a 36–34 win for the North squad over the South.
Wisconsin voters in crucial WOW counties react to Harris as potential nominee
WAUKESHA, Wis (CBS 58) -- Political experts across the state continue to emphasize the important role of three counties in the upcoming presidential election: Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington. The WOW counties have traditionally been known as Republican strongholds. However, in 2016 and in 2020, more people voted for Democrats than...
Last of lawsuit over Green Bay City Hall surveillance microphones settled
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The remainder of a lawsuit regarding surveillance recordings at Green Bay City Hall has been settled, with the city paying the state $200,000. Green Bay installed the surveillance equipment, which recorded both audio and video, in late 2021 and early 2022. A lawsuit was filed in early 2023. After a circuit court judge ordered a halt to the use of the system, the city council prohibited audio surveillance.
Packers’ Quay Walker makes all-under-25 team
Much debate has been made around the first two seasons of performances from Green Bay Packers former first-round pick Quay Walker. While no one considers him a bust, as he’s made 30 starts over his first two seasons, it’s also difficult to call him a “hit” just yet, either — especially considering his ill-timed personal foul penalties.
Sheboygan Bar Closed Due to “Unfair Restrictions” on Its Liquor License
A popular bar in Sheboygan hasn’t poured a drink, fried cheese curds, or played any music on the jukebox since the beginning of July. Dave’s Who’s Inn, located at 835 Indiana Avenue near the Sheboygan River, is going through a dispute with the City of Sheboygan over what they say are unfair restrictions that were added to their liquor license.
Matt LaFleur Puts Packers Offense on Notice After Early Camp Struggles
NFL training camp season is a great time to be a football fan. Not only does it mean the regular season is right around the corner, but it also gives fans across the country a chance to see how their team is shaping up following months of making offseason addition.
Plea deal reached in Brian Helfert case
MENOMINEE — A plea deal has been reached in the child sex case against former Menominee County Sheriff’s deputy Brian Helfert that likely will allow him to be a free man some day. Helfert, 61, appeared in court last week. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg and defense attorney Trenton Stupak of Escanaba, in court, said they had reached a plea agreement. With the plea deal, Helfert agrees to waive his appellate...
Man charged with threatening Rice Lake police
An Oshkosh man with a history of disorderly conduct in a number of Wisconsin counties is accused of threatening Rice Lake police officers who responded to incidents of alleged harassment in a city park. Jason T. Stamper, 51, was charged on Wednesday in Barron County Circuit Court with felony threatening a law enforcement officer. If convicted on this count, the defendant faces a maximum penalty of a $10,000 fine and six years in prison. ...
State task force outlines plans for $1B in federally funded broadband internet expansion
Wisconsin is getting ready to deploy more than $1 billion in federal funds over the next five years to expand broadband internet service where it’s not yet available around the state. A state task force has spent the last year drawing up its plans for the project and this fall will begin allocating the money […]
Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
The state Legislature has formed a study committee to discuss possible reforms and restructuring of the Universities of Wisconsin. The committee includes four state lawmakers, two Republicans and two Democrats, and 14 other members, including business leaders, professors, and current and former administrators, selected by the Legislature’s Republican leadership.
SMP Part 2: August Music Festivals
The first-annual Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash will make its debut at 4780 Mathey Road in Sturgeon Bay. Featured musicians will include Dig Deep, Buffalo Galaxy, Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road, The Bibelhauser Brothers, Miles Over Mountains, Fox Crossing Stringband, The Thirsty River, Sloppy Joe, Rodeo Borealis, Dairyland’s Finest Stringband, The Stray Bales and Bent Grass.
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