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UW-Stevens Point Emeritus Biology Professor to be Honored for His Environmental Work
A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point emeritus biology professor and founding member of a local conservation organization will be honored for his lifelong environmental 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)...
Local vendors prepare for RNC Convention Fest
MILWAUKEE — With tens of thousands of people coming to town for the Republican National Convention, Wisconsin vendors are hoping to cash in during the RNC Convention Fest. The festival will take place inside the RNC hard security zone during the convention. One of the RNC Convention Fest vendors,...
Monday, July 15, 2024 – Wisconsin welcomes the Republican National Convention
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the center of the political world this week as the Badger State welcomes Republicans for the inevitable nomination of presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump. Some of the biggest names in politics will be on hand along with almost 2,500 delegates weighing in from every state and territory. We’ll be in Milwaukee to hear about what is on the political minds of some of the state’s 11 federally recognized tribes as the November election begins to come into focus.
Risk for heat-related illnesses will rise with weekend heatwave
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - With the temperatures and the heat index trickling up this weekend, the risk of heat-related illnesses will rise too. Last year there were 10 heat-related deaths and more than 750 people visited emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses in Wisconsin, making it important to recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses and to listen to your body.
Here are the new foods at the Wisconsin State Fair
In honor of National State Fair Food Day, the Wisconsin State Fair announced 100 new foods and beverages from 10 new vendors for this year's fair, with new offerings including an elote dog and a strawberry funnel cake sandwich. The Wisconsin State Fair is scheduled to run from Aug. 1...
2 Wisconsin tribes defend EPA rule on tribal water rights
Two Wisconsin tribes are defending a new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency that requires states to consider tribal treaty rights when setting water quality standards. The rule finalized in May aims to help protect water quality where tribes hold rights outside their reservations under treaties with the federal...
Panel: Future of U.S. health care system at stake this election
(The Center Square) – A panel of state senators and health care representatives discussed how election results could impact industry policy, including the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, prescription drug prices and abortion, among other issues. Wisconsin Health News hosted the panel Tuesday, beginning with a discussion about the Republican National Committee’s recently released health care agenda and what the state of health care could look like under another Trump administration. ...
Mother Nature’s children rise early to welcome the new day
There is not a ripple on the lake as a golden glow begins to spread out across the pre-dawn landscape. The reflection of the dark tree line on the far shore begins to lighten as inch by inch, the golden orb that is the rising sun begins a new morning. The surface of the lake is transformed as the sun illuminates soft fog that hangs over the now-golden water. Out of the bulrushes, a form glides across the still surface, creating a V-shape as it...
'Happy Days' stars Henry Winkler, Anson Williams and Donny Most visit Iola Car Show
IOLA (WLUK) -- Some fan favorite actors with historical ties to the state of Wisconsin made an appearance at the Iola Car Show Thursday. They are from the television sitcom based in Milwaukee called "Happy Days." It's been about a half-century since Henry Winkler played Arthur Fonzarelli on the hit...
Wisconsin Republicans ‘solidly unified’ behind Trump, hyped for convention
(The Center Square) – Republicans remain staunchly supportive of Donald Trump’s candidacy and platform as they prepare for their national convention in Milwaukee. Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming emphasized Republican unity behind nominating Trump versus Democrats’ uncertainty around President Joe Biden, in a news conference Thursday. “A week from today, Republicans will be nominating […]
Health care mergers are getting trickier, the balance and laws entities must follow
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - North Central Wisconsin has seen several mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in health care over the last few years. Between Aspirus and Marshfield Clinic purchasing what was left of Ascension facilities in the region, Aspirus finalizing its partnership with St. Luke’s, and Marshfield Clinic’s attempts to merge with Essentia Health and now Sanford Health; it has all changed health care for the communities they serve. The practice is a growing trend happening around the country.
Potentially Deadly Bacteria Can Now Be Found In Wisconsin Lakes
Hot summer temperatures have arrived, which means there will be masses of people taking full advantage of the weather by hitting beaches throughout Wisconsin. As much fun as that is, there are precautions beachgoers need to take. The most obvious include things like wearing sunscreen to prevent skin cancer and following basic water safety to avoid drowning.
Inaugural Master Showman Competition at Northern Wisconsin State Fair features all female competitors
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - The stage was set at Custer Coliseum on the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. For the first time ever, the Master Showman Competition comes to the county state fair. “It’s something new. It’s starting something for a bunch of kids in the future. And they’re going...
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