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The Paris Olympics get started this weekend. C'est bon.
I'm JR Radcliffe and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. It'll be mostly sunny today after some patchy morning fog with a high near 80, and expect a gorgeous Saturday (sunny, high of 84) before a chance for some afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday, with a high near 86. ...
Doctors urge caution amidst listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
MILWAUKEE – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) multiple people across the U.S. have been infected with a bacteria known as listeria. One of them is in Wisconsin. Milwaukee County Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston explained exactly what listeria is, and what causes it...
Wisconsin has seen far fewer air quality advisories this summer compared to last year
(WLUK) -- Most sunny days in Northeast Wisconsin have clear blue skies, or maybe some clouds here and there. But sometimes there's a hint of haze. That's because of wildfires in Western Canada. However, this summer, the fires have not impacted our air quality as much as in the past.
WATCH: Wisconsin basketball class of 2025 commit Zach Kinziger at Nike Peach Jam
Wisconsin basketball class of 2025 commit Zach Kinziger displayed his skillset at the 2024 Nike Peach Jam earlier this month. A native of De Pere, Wisconsin, Kinziger has vaulted up recruiting outlets’ class of 2025 rankings since committing to Wisconsin in August of 2023. On3’s industry ranking listed the rising senior as the No. 102 overall player in the class of 2025, No. 24 shooting guard and No. 2 recruit from the state of Wisconsin. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound shooting guard was the first class of 2025 prospect to commit to Greg Gard’s crew. He and three-star center Will Garlock round out a...
Trump edges out Harris in key swing states, ties with her in Wisconsin: Poll
Former President Trump is narrowly leading Vice President Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, in several battleground states, and the two are tied in Wisconsin, according to a new set of polls. The survey released by Emerson College Polling and The Hill on Thursday found Trump leading Harris by 5 points in Arizona, 49 percent…
Judge allows Wisconsinites with disabilities to vote via email for November election
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell issued a temporary injunction June 25 that permits municipal clerks to send absentee ballots via email to voters with print disabilities — voters who use assistance to read or mark a paper ballot — according to a Disability Rights Wisconsin press release.
Investigating assisted living in Wisconsin
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. We have a calm weather day today, and it looks like it will (remarkably) stay that way for the next couple days. The high will be around 77 degrees today with some calm winds. Temps will reach into the low 80s for the start of an incredibly busy weekend of outdoor...
DC Everest awarded $20K grant to keep, add mental health programming
SCHOFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - For DC Everest students, staff, and parents, this school year will have more mental health resources. Recently, DC Everest was given a $20,000 grant from the ‘Wisconsin Education Association,’ or WEA Members Benefits Foundation, for mental health purposes only. The money will be used...
6 houses in Wausau get free home improvements all week through Saturday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Nails, hammers, and many volunteers. Through Saturday this week, six homes located just west of Wausau will be getting some long-awaited home improvements. ‘Rock the Block’ hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Wausau will have 100 volunteers helping out with these improvements. Just by looking at...
Dairy Queen supports area Children’s Hospital through Miracle Treat Day on Thursday
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - Each year, Dairy Queen® donates millions to local children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. For every Blizzard® Treat sold on Miracle Treat Day at participating DQ® locations, $1 to $2 will be donated to Marshfield Children’s Hospital, your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, and continue to support the care of kids in your community.
Summer Weather Returns to Wisconsin - Heat, Humidity & Storms
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Update: Right now the storms to the north, near Ladysmith and Eau Claire (and potentially to central Wisconsin later today) have produced up to 0.75" - 1.50" of rainfall so far. Estimates show 1.00" - 2.00" of rain are possible this afternoon. Here in La Crosse, we have a 30% chance for isolated thunderstorms into the 4pm to 6pm late afternoon and evening hours.NEXT 24 HRS: Today we have a marginal risk for damaging wind, the only threat to our region are storms over Ladysmith and portions of Eau Claire, for now. Tuesday, there was a slight risk for severe weather...
Marshfield Common Council Approves Budget Resolution for Safety Updates and New Fire Engine
The Marshfield Common Council approved a budget resolution at their meeting on Tuesday. The resolution increases adopted 2024 budget for Public Safety Capital Outlay Fund Law Enforcement Outlay and other capital equipment law enforcement account by up to $14,000 for upgrades to security at the police station;. Increasing adopted 2024...
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