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Larry’s Last Ride: A chance to honor Wisconsin veterans this weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Hogs for Heroes is hosting a fundraising motorcycle ride, “Larry’s Last Ride,” on Saturday, July 27 in Janesville to honor the event organizer’s brother and other Wisconsin veterans. Hogs for Heroes is a nonprofit dedicated to helping Wisconsin military veterans heal through...
Multi-state listeria outbreak reaches Wisconsin, dozens hospitalized
A multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meat has left two people dead and 28 people hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wisconsin is among the 12 states reporting cases so far. The deaths happened in New Jersey and Illinois, officials said. CDC officials...
Superior Sidewalk Days hosted by the business district hope to draw crowds
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Superior’s business district is hosting its own Sidewalk Days this week, featuring dozens of local merchants. People are encouraged to shop and stroll through Tower Avenue and Belknap Street and score tons of deals. Some of the local businesses offering discounts the next...
Town of Superior Volunteer Fire Department battles fire at processing facility
The Town of Superior Volunteer Fire Department spent over a dozen hours battling a fire at the Omaha Track Grinding railroad tie processing facility on Monday, July 22. Fire Chief Darryl Fiegle arrived on scene shortly before 4:30 a.m. and discovered a high canopy covered by woods chips smoking at the location.
Kids from Wisconsin bringing summer show to Stevens Point Thursday
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Some of the state’s most musically and theatrically talented students will take the stage Thursday night in Stevens Point. Kids from Wisconsin is a traveling group that makes stops all summer long. Nearly 40 talented kids, including a live band, make up the show. The summer show theme this year is Larger Than Life. The kids say there’s something for everyone during the performance.
Body of missing Minnesota hiker recovered in Beartooth Mountains of Montana
The body of missing Twin Cities hiker Dylan Honnoll was recovered by a helicopter crew Wednesday in the Beartooth Mountains of south-central Montana, a day after ground search crews found it fully submerged in East Rosebud Creek. Search and rescue teams had been searching for Honnoll since he fell into...
Duluth woman arrested for multiple fuel thefts in Cass County
CASS COUNTY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Duluth woman was arrested in Cass County for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of fuel. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday at around 8:20 p.m., deputies responded to the report of $259.55 worth of fuel stolen from a retailer in Hackensack, Minn., south of Walker, Minn.
2024 Sports Hollow Summer Trap League
Matt Hypponen continues to lead the league in shooting after firing an impressive 50 for 50 during week 11. Sports Hollow extends a shout out to the Ashland Washburn High School team for an impressive No. 46 place finish among 261 teams at the USA Clay Target League national tournament in Mason, Mich., on July 13. Current trap league standings: Individual StandingsShooter Total Avg Rounds Straights Team MATT HYOPPONEN 267...
The Violent Implications of the “Jezebel” Attacks on Kamala Harris
The predictably racist and misogynistic attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, now the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, came from equally predictable sources. “She does not speak well, she does not work hard,” said former Trump spokesperson Kellyanne Conway on Fox News on Sunday. “She should not be the standard-bearer for the party.” Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance went with the same “lazy” trope, adding a not-subtle “welfare queen” allusion to Harris. “What the hell have you done other than to collect a government check for the past 20 years?” Vance demanded at a campaign rally on Monday. ...
Gov. Evers announces funding to fix rural roads
ELK MOUND, Wis. (WEAU) - Governor Tony Evers in the Chippewa Valley Wednesday highlighting new efforts to improve rural roads across Wisconsin. At Meyer Brothers Grain in Elk Mound, Evers and WisDOT discussing nearly $50 million that will go towards projects fixing roads that are used to transport crops, livestock, and more.
Keith Urban’s Outfit Under Fire From Popular Wisconsin Gas Station
Kwik Trip gas station has ignited a social media frenzy after calling out country music superstar Keith Urban for his questionable fashion choice at a recent show in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip vs. Buc-ee's. Let me just start by saying I have never been to a Buc-ee's gas station before, BUT...
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