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Wisconsin couple makes trip of a lifetime for the Olympics
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin couple is on a trip of a lifetime to see some of the world's best athletes go for the gold at the Olympics in Paris. "It feels surreal. Megan and I have been planning this trip for a long time," Russell Craze said. After winning...
Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned, Full-Scale Grocery Store Meets Community’s Needs
The husband-and-wife team of Maurice 'Moe' and Yashica Spears Wince hope to bring healthy food options to one of Milwaukee’s food deserts with their Sherman Park Grocery. Located in West Milwaukee, Sherman Park Grocery is the only full-scale, Black-owned grocery store in Wisconsin. Co-owners Maurice “Moe” and Yashica Spears Wince founded the grocery store to meet the community’s needs, home to nearly 80% of Black residents.
Sunflower Fest blooms again at Bergsbaken Farms this weekend in Cecil
CECIL (WLUK) – A sea of sunflowers will shine bright this weekend at Bergsbaken Farms in Cecil. The 9th Annual Sunflower Fest kicks-off Friday, July 26. Thousands of sunflowers will be on display throughout the many acres of the farm this weekend. FOX 11’s Emily Deem was joined via...
UPDATE: Suspect in day-long standoff is dead, police say
A man who allegedly shot at deputies and barricaded himself into a home in Amherst is dead, one day after a shelter in place order was issued for the area. Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas, in a news release issued late Saturday, said a death investigation is underway and 32-year-old Jeffery E. Miller was located inside the home. Miller, of Sauk County, kept police at bay for nearly 24 hours before his body was discovered by SWAT team members, inside the home’s attic. The shelter in place order has since been lifted.
After 30 years at WBAY-TV, Jeff Alexander is leaving the anchor desk but not his 'Small Towns' stories
GREEN BAY - After 30 years at WBAY-TV, Jeff Alexander is leaving his anchor duties at the station but not his popular weekly "Small Towns" profiles. Alexander announced on his Facebook page earlier this week that Friday will be his last day anchoring "Action 2 News at 4," a position he's held since...
Miller Found Dead Following Amherst Standoff
AMHERST, WI (WSAU) — The subject of a lengthy standoff that led to a shelter-in-place order in Amherst has been found dead. Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas says 32-year-old Jeffery Miller was deceased inside the Amherst home where he had been barricaded for nearly 24 hours. Miller had been wanted on several outstanding warrants.
Alliant Energy Crews Return Home After Helping In Illinois
(Wisconsin) Dozens of Alliant Energy workers returned home safe this past weekend after helping another utility recover from the major storms in Illinois. ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, recently requested additional resources to help restore power after at least 25 confirmed tornadoes hit Chicago and surrounding areas last week. At one point, ComEd had approximately 430,000 customers without power. Seventy-one Alliant Energy employees from across Wisconsin and Iowa answered the call for mutual assistance and went to help-including crews from Ripon, Beloit, Janesville, Mauston, Fond du Lac, Portage, Verona, and Baraboo. Mutual assistance refers to voluntary partnerships with other energy providers in the region. During major restoration events, these partnerships enable energy companies to bring in additional workers and equipment as needed to safely restore power for all affected customers.
Wisconsin Forecast: Clear Skies Today, Storms Expected Soon
Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin residents can look forward to a pleasant Saturday with mostly clear skies and light southerly winds. Highs will range between 82 and 86 degrees, and tonight’s temperatures are expected to drop to between 64 and 66 degrees. According to the US National Weather Service...
Death investigation being conducted after suspect shot at Sauk County officials
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A death investigation is now being conducted after a suspect who shot at Sauk County officials was found in a Portage home, Portage County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday night. On Tuesday, a shelter in place went on for hours in Baraboo after an attempted traffic...
Brown County Dems launch canvassing efforts, as GOP says Harris offers familiar failed policies
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – One hundred days out from the November election, Wisconsin Democrats have launched a statewide mobilization blitz to try to energize voters ahead of the election. “A couple weeks ago, Democrats were arguing about who should be the candidate (for president) and whether there is a path forward,” said Democratic Party […]
‘Celebrate Plover’ kicks off this Friday
PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - Celebrate Plover is a two-day event that happens rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. The event kicks off Friday, July, 26, and goes through Saturday, July, 27. Each day has a variety of events. Friday includes a car show, kids’ fun run, music by...
Popular Weather App Used in Minnesota and Wisconsin Now Offering a “Mosquito Forecast”
It's one of the top weather apps for smartphone users in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a new feature claims to help "better plan summer activities" against pesky mosquitos. The new in-app feature is a partnership between a weather powerhouse, and a bug repellant powerhouse that brings over 15 billion climate data points together with mosquito data from over 5,000 locations that predicts mosquito behavior and populations.
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