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Joe Biden brings his embattled presidential campaign to Wisconsin Democratic stronghold
MADISON – As Joe Biden contemplates his political future, facing calls from within his own party to abandon a reelection bid, the 81-year-old Democratic president made a critical stop in this battleground state Friday in a show of commitment to see his campaign through. Biden visited Wisconsin's voting powerhouse of Madison, where he...
First Alert Weather: Some sunshine this weekend
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Saturday will be the weather pick for the rest of the holiday weekend, with a fair amount of sun. A small chance of a shower, mainly north of Hwy 8. Showers and the risk of storms return on Sunday. The early new work week has intervals of sun, along with scattered showers and storms. Drier weather finally settles in for the latter half of the upcoming week, with seasonable temperatures.
Wisconsin rainfall impacting farmer's crops
WEST BEND, Wis. - Crops need water to grow, but some farmers say all the rain we're getting is actually doing the opposite. As a farmer, John Falk usually welcomes rainfall. But the amount of rain Mother Nature is delivering this season is a different story. "A lot of people...
Powerball for Wednesday, July 3, 2024, is a $138 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Powerball make you a millionaire overnight? After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Monday, July 1 the grand prize grew to $138 million for the Wednesday, July 3 drawing. ...
“Utah Black Diamonds Pickleball Center” Coming to Utah Summer 2025, Establishing the First-Ever Home Facility for a Professional Pickleball Team
“Utah Black Diamonds Pickleball Center” Coming to Utah Summer 2025, Establishing the First-Ever Home Facility for a Professional Pickleball Team. Facility will be home to Utah’s Major League Pickleball team and will serve as a high-end pickleball club for players of all levels. Salt Lake City, Utah–April 12,...
Wisconsin Police Department Receives Most ‘Wisconsin’ Complaint Ever
There's a very odd string of food-related crimes lately in one Wisconsin town. At the beginning of June, an Eau Claire family was struck by a brazen brisket bandit who made his move while they were sleeping, stealing a whole 12-pound chunk of meat from their backyard smoker. A few...
Smith: Survey shows continued decline in mallards but total ducks higher than long-term mean
The 2024 Wisconsin spring waterfowl breeding survey showed a continued decline in mallards, the state's most abundant duck species, and a year-over-year drop in total ducks as well as Canada geese. However the number of total ducks was higher than the 50-year average and waterfowl numbers are still in good...
Tomahawk hosts 4th of July parade
Tomahawk is full of red, white and blue today. The city held its 4th of July parade this afternoon. The crowd gathered to watch more than 100 vehicles parade through the streets. It was organized by the Tomahawk Lions Club, which has been doing so for more than 60 years.
Future of central Wisconsin county-owned nursing home unclear after sale falls through
The future of a county-owned nursing home in central Wisconsin is uncertain after a potential sale of the facility fell through. At a committee meeting Tuesday, Lincoln County officials said a planned sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill had been canceled. “At this point in time, there is...
Stevens Point passes resolution pledging to be carbon neutral by 2050
Stevens Point recently became the latest Wisconsin city to pass a nonbinding resolution pledging to be carbon neutral by 2050. The Stevens Point Common Council unanimously approved the resolution last month saying the city will strive toward 100 percent clean energy and carbon neutrality in all operations. Other cities around...
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