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Powerball for Monday, July 1, 2024, is a $125 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Saturday, June 28 the grand prize grew to $125 million for the Monday, July 1 drawing. The winning numbers for Powerball on Monday were 5-9-32-39-55 and the Powerball was 9. Power Play was 2x. The winning numbers for Powerball...
Governor Evers June Dairy Month tour includes a stop at Nordic Creamery in Westby
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well as efforts and investments by the governor and the Evers Administration to support Wisconsin’s farmers, their families, and the dairy industry over the past five years.
Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousand of jobs possible
More than a dozen Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for a medical sciences technology hub expected to create thousands of jobs. The funding, announced Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, will focus on biotechnology and personalized medicine at companies and universities which are largely...
Rhinelander humane society says it's at capacity for dogs, little room for cats
RHINELANDER, Wis. - The Oneida County Humane Society is at capacity for dogs, it Humane Society announced on its Facebook page. According to the Humane Society, they are not able to take any more surrenders at this time, and capacity on cats is nearly full. Currently, the shelter is housing...
Robertson Sentenced For Felony Count Related to Multi-County Chase Last Winter
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) — An Irma man who led officers on a chase between Lincoln and Marathon Counties last December has pled no contest to one count of recklessly endangering safety. Court records show Bernard Robertson entered the plea on Tuesday and was sentenced to six years in the...
Police arrest man following standoff near safety building
ANTIGO — The Antigo Police Department took a man into custody Tuesday night at approximately 6:42 p.m. following a standoff nearby the Langlade County Safety Building. Antigo Police Chief Dan Duley has not released information about the man’s identity, but confirmed he was an Antigo resident and was wanted on a warrant after having been involved in a domestic dispute the previous night. Duley said that on Tuesday night, the...
Tank Mired in the McNaughton Muck
Whenever talk turns to military tanks in the Northwoods, one story still echoes through the forest: the time a mighty tank was swallowed by the infamous McNaughton Swamp, some 65 years ago. It was Sunday, August 28, 1955, when an M-47 Patton tank rumbled down Highway 47, making its way...
Project North looking for vendors ahead of annual September events
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Project North, a sustainability festival in Rhinelander is looking for submissions for events in September. Submissions are being accepted for Community Projections, the 10-second Film Contest, the Songwriting Contest and the Eco Village. Community Projections is an art installation that will be projected on a building. The...
13-year sentence for man convicted in Langlade County intoxicated driving death
A 32-year-old White Lake man was sentenced to 13 years in prison with seven years extended supervision last week in Langlade County court, after killing a man riding a moped while driving under the influence. Cory Hansen pleaded guilty in March to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and...
Starry Night Cat Café in downtown Stevens Point aims to create connections and find cats their forever homes
STEVENS POINT – Starry Night Cat Café showcases adoptable cats in downtown Stevens Point and focuses on connections both between cats and other people. Lexi Peterson opened Starry Night Cat Café Saturday at The Whiting Place, 1141 Clark St. Peterson announced last August her plans to open the cat café. Peterson said she loves...
Former local restaurant owner opens massage business
SCHOFIELD – The owner of the former Hi Restaurant in downtown Wausau has opened a new massage shop in Schofield: 100% Relaxing Station Massage. ZiPing Pan will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for her grand opening at 4 p.m. July 9 at 2809 Schofield Ave., Suite C, and the public is invited.
Treating sinus pressure early can prevent an infection
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) -- Sinus issues can cause inflammation and pain, but identifying the cause can help you find relief. “We have five areas of sinuses the frontal in the forehead, the cheek sinuses in the maxillary, ethmoid between the eyeballs and sphenoid in the back,” said Dr. Greg White who is an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor at Aspirus Rhinelander.
KISS star cuts ribbon at opening of rock-themed restaurant at Forest County casino & hotel
CARTER, Wis. (WLUK) -- A new rock-inspired restaurant and entertainment venue in Forest County officially opened Tuesday, with a little help from a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. KISS co-founder Gene Simmons was in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rock & Brews restaurant at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Carter. He and Paul Stanley were there when the project broke ground in Sept. 2023.
Increased speeding neighborhoods has police concerned during busy holiday weekend
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Stevens Point police are working more hours to combat people speeding. They are increasing patrols, putting up signs, and telling everyone to slow down. Out of 700 total traffic stops since January, 229 resulted in tickets given for speeding. More speeders were given warnings, however,...
New Stevens Point park could bring new wildlife visitors, causing some concern
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - A new park is set to open next month in Stevens Point and will be the first of its kind in the state. The new solar canopy shelter will be equipped with free charging stations for electrical vehicles, but some people on Facebook have an issue with its location.
Petition calls for Rhinelander's Eisenhower Parkway to be renamed Rouman Drive
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) – A petition is calling for the Eisenhower Parkway in Rhinelander to be renamed in honor of the late George Rouman – and his father, Mike – to Rouman Drive. “It’s a no-brainer because the family literally brought joy to the town and the...
Greenheck Turner Community Center provides sneak peek as crews near completion
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The clock is ticking with many waiting in anticipation. We’re down to less than a month before the new Greenheck Turner Community Center opens its doors. The new facility will have more room for meetings, tournaments, and even practicing your golf swing at their sports...
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