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Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water.
Wisconsin legislators called on to ban bump stocks
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on bump stocks has a Milwaukee Alderman pushing for state legislators to ban them ahead of the Republican National Convention (RNC). During Tuesday's Common Council meeting, 13th District Alderman Scott Spiker shared his push for the Wisconsin State Legislature to...
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...
Final plat approved for Waupaca housing development
Waupaca City Council recently approved the final plat for phase one of the River North residential development which will include 32 single family homes and 124 units of multifamily housing. “We are thrilled to advance this project, addressing our community's need for diverse housing options and shortages. The approval of...
Wisconsin fugitive wanted for 30 years arrested in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A fugitive wanted for three decades out of Wisconsin was captured in West Des Moines last week. West Des Moines Police arrested George Hartleroad on June 26. He was homeless and living near the Valley Junction area. Court records show officers stopped him for having no rear reflector on his bicycle.
Pet experts share tips to keep animals safe during Fourth of July fireworks in the Milwaukee area
While Milwaukee's traditional lakefront fireworks may be canceled this year, there are still plenty of shows planned across Wisconsin. But with noisy fireworks comes terrified pets, some of which can end up missing. "A lack of preparation or awareness of just how far a dog will go when they are...
Clark County Humane Society Pet of the Week: Liberty
Age: 8-Weeks-Old Breed: Medium-Haired Orange/Buff Colored. Just in time for the 4th of July, it's Liberty! Liberty came to CCHS when found as a stray in Neillsville, hiding under a neighbor's back porch. Liberty was pretty little, so he went to stay with an awesome foster care family. Now he is 8 weeks old and is back at the Shelter, ready to be adopted.
Juneau County Sheriff's Office releases ages of family members killed in Necedah fire
The Juneau County Sheriff's Office has released the ages of the six family members who died in a house fire early Sunday morning in Necedah. They are Rev. Steven Witte, 66, his daughters Charis Kuehl, 38, and Lydia Witte, 35, and three of his grandchildren, ages 8, 5 and 2. The children have...
Two strangers and Wisconsin natives become lifelong friends after life-saving organ donation
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Shelley Hawbecker, originally from Stevens Point, who now lives in Portland, Oregon, decided to become an organ donor after coming across a billboard about kidney donations. “It’s an honor, really; I was like so excited that I was healthy enough to do it,” said Hawbecker....
Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department Responds to Report of Loud Bang and Smell of Gas
The Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department responded to a report of a loud bang and the smell of gas Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:30pm Tuesday afternoon, the Marshfield Fire & Rescue department was dispatched to 424 North Anton Ave in Marshfield, for a reported loud bang and a smell of gas.
Central Wisconsin Braces for Potentially Severe Independence Day Storms
Green Bay, WI – Severe weather is expected to impact Independence Day celebrations in Green Bay and across central Wisconsin. Residents and visitors hoping for a dry holiday should prepare for potential storms. According to the US National Weather Service in Green Bay, rain and storm chances will arrive...
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