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National gas prices hit lowest level since February
(WLUK) --Average gasoline prices in Green Bay have fallen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19/g today, according to GasBuddy. Appleton- $3.21/g, down 3.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.25/g. Wisconsin- $3.21/g, down 9.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.31/g. Michigan- $3.38/g, down 5.3 cents...
Missing Wisconsin boater’s body found
MARINETTE, Wis. — The body of a Wisconsin boater who had been missing after he went sailing with his two kids on July 13 has been found, according to the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said they received a call at around 12:06 p.m. Saturday that a boater...
Flags to fly half-staff Monday to honor fallen soldier
All U.S. and Wisconsin flags statewide should be flown at half-staff on Monday, Aug. 26, to honor a World War II soldier whose remains were recently identified and returned for burial, according to a news release issued Friday. Gov. Tony Evers signed the order to honor U.S. Army Air Forces...
Former President Donald Trump to host campaign town hall event in La Crosse
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will host a town hall in La Crosse, Wisconsin on Thursday. The event will be held at the La Crosse Center at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 3 p.m. He is expected to discuss his campaign platform and listen to...
Badgers QB Tyler Van Dyke ranked the No. 3 QB in the Big Ten by PFF
The Wisconsin Badgers have their quarterback situation set for the 2024 season, as offensive coordinator Phil Longo named graduate transfer Tyler Van Dyke the starter. Van Dyke comes to Madison after four seasons at Miami, where he was a multi-year starter, but was hampered by injuries and inconsistencies prior to transferring.
Late summer warm-up: humidity, triple-digit heat indices incoming
MILWAUKEE - A Heat Advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 for areas away from Lake Michigan. Due to the combination of air temperatures in the low 90s and dew points in the 70s, heat index values will be in the 100s. Dew...
Deerfield volleyball hoping experienced group takes next step
Last season, the Deerfield volleyball team dealt with the negatives of having a young team. The Demons, who had just two seniors on their roster, struggled and had a 7-29 record after earning an 11-22 record in 2022. The positives of having only two seniors graduate from their roster though is that the Demons bring back many players and much experience from last year’s team. ...
UPDATE: Police release name of worker killed on the job at Del Monte
Police have publicly identified the 43-year-old man who died Friday while working at Del Monte Foods in Plover as Tchatravina Lo, of Portage County. Rescue crews were called at about 4:45 p.m. Aug. 23 to the factory at 1400 Plover Road. According to a Point Plover Metro Wire report, a 911 caller told dispatchers that a man was seriously injured after his head struck a train rail.
First Alert Weather Days: Two rounds of potentially strong to severe storms
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - We have a First Alert Weather Day that will continue through Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, it’s going to be hot once again. The heat index is still expected to get up into the low to 90s. In addition, a second round of potentially strong to severe storms is slated to pass through during the afternoon. Exact timing is about 12-6 PM. A cold front will pass behind this round of storms.
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