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UW-Stevens Point emeritus professor, conservationist to be honored
A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point emeritus biology professor and founding member of a local conservation organization will be honored for his lifelong environment work on Wednesday, July 17. Professor Emeritus Robert Freckmann will be presented the 2024 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award by the North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT)...
Biden campaign: Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania creates clearest path to 270
President Biden’s reelection campaign sees winning Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania as the clearest path to gaining 270 electoral votes in November, according to an internal memo obtained by the Hill. The memo, sent to the campaign team from chair Jen O’Malley Dillon and campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez, outlines that “what has changed following the debate…
Adams County Man Accused of Shooting at Officers While on Drugs
FRIENDSHIP, WI (WSAU) — An Adams County man is accused of firing at officers while leading them on a chase through Big Flats is being held on a cash bond. Investigators say Melvin Cornelious was high on meth and driving in the Town of Big Flats when he called 911, saying “there ain’t no way I’m going down with my guns and drugs.”
Manchester Chute Out Is Saturday Night
The 19th Annual Manchester Chute Out rodeo is coming to the Manchester Rod & Gun Club on Saturday night. The gates open at 5pm with the show starting at 7pm. A dance will follow the event. The event includes bull riding, ranch rodeo saddle bronc riding, and barrel racing. There...
Marshfield Woman Charged with OWI After Traffic Stop
A Marshfield woman was arrested and charged with OWI after a traffic stop on Thursday. According to a report from the Marshfield Police Department, around 10:38am on Thursday, July 11th, a detective reported a vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic on North Peach Ave near Waushara St. Contact was...
Lincoln Street construction expands to Riverview Expressway Monday. Here’s how you can get to Kwik Trip.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Kwik Trip customers and visitors to the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce will have to take different routes to reach them starting Monday as the Lincoln Street reconstruction project extends to East Riverview Expressway. Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, July 15, the majority of Lincoln...
DNR: Private well owners in Wisconsin should test drinking water after significant rainfall
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) put out a release that warned private well owners of potentially contaminated water after last week’s heavy downpours across northern Wisconsin. Rainfall totals hit over two inches in six locations during the heavy rainstorms on July 5,...
Lake Monona’s foam has highest PFAS levels in Wisconsin, study finds
If you spend enough time near lakes or rivers, you might sometimes spot a fluffy layer of foam near the shore. For years, health and environmental officials warned Wisconsinites to steer clear of that foam. Though it’s usually made mostly of plants and microbes, it also concentrates the toxic chemicals called PFAS found in the waters below.
Wisconsin Weekend in a Minute: Bastille Days, and 75th Diamond Jubilee Festival
We're going to see some hot weather this weekend, but don't let that stop you from enjoying all our area has to offer! Check out Adriana's full list of fun things to do for the whole family.
Big Lots is closing 35-40 stores. What Wisconsin stores could be affected?
The Ohio-based discount retail chain Big Lots announced plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year amidst financial challenges and a tough consumer market. In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the retailer said it planned to close 35 to 40 stores this year and open three. The company reported 1,392 operating stores at the start of 2024, down from 1,425 in the first quarter of 2023.
SSM Health Transferring Ownership Of Wisconsin-Based Long-Term Care Centers
(Waupun) SSM Health’s long-term care center in Waupun will see new ownership. The healthcare provider recently announced plans to transition ownership of three Wisconsin-based long-term care centers to Complete Care. Pending regulatory approvals, Complete Care will assume ownership of SSM Health’s Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun, along...
Wildwood Zoo Announces the Passing of Bets the Bobcat
The City of Marshfield Parks & Recreation Department announces with the utmost sadness the passing of Bets, the male bobcat at Wildwood Zoo. At the time of his death, Bets was 17 years old and considered to be a geriatric cat. After he was observed behaving atypically, a veterinary exam revealed that Bets had an extremely enlarged liver, which was determined to be filled with likely cancerous tumors.
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