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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.
Heat and humidity plus storm chances to start the week
The Latest Northeast Wisconsin Forecast from Storm Team 5…. The heat arrived here today with highs into the middle and upper 80s, even touching 90 in Waupaca this afternoon and it sure felt muggy with dew points in the low 70s. Overnight, I’m expecting lows in the upper 60s to low 70s with mostly cloudy skies. A weakening warm front is moving north and could bring a isolated shower overnight, but most stay dry.
Excessive Heat Warning Monday for most of SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday for Fond du Lac, Dodge, Washington, Waukesha, Jefferson and Walworth counties. Racine and Kenosha counties are under a Heat Advisory from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday. TMJ4 meteorologist...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
2024 Wisconsin Stormwater Week September 21 - 29, 2024
Head out to @Lussier Family Heritage Center for special Lil’ Explorer Adventure program focused around rain and where it all goes during WI Stormwater Week. Register for this free event at: www.ripple-effects.com/wistormwater-week.
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Preseason top two high school football teams fall to highlight area top 10 results from Week 1
The first week of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association high school football season saw two of our preseason top five area teams lose. Here is how our area top 10 teams' season openers played out. 1. Marquette (0-1) ...
Wisconsin’s Camp Randall to include four enhancements for 2024 season
The Wisconsin Badgers’ Camp Randall stadium include four new enhancements on game day for the 2024 season. While Camp Randall, which will play host to seven opponents during the Badgers’ 2024 regular season, is nearly 110 years old, this batch of improvements is as futuristic as ever. For starters, Wisconsin’s videoboard, which sits above the frenetic student section, received an LED renovation during the offseason. The newest installation will allow its onlookers to absorb enhanced visuals regardless of lighting conditions. Whether it be an 11 a.m. CT kickoff or a prime-time matchup, the videoboard will illuminate advertisements, statistics, scores and much more...
From selling La Crosse’s Dublin Square to visiting Dublin with Matt Boshcka
Matt Boshcka, a remarkable serial entrepreneur, who has worn many business hats in the La Crosse area, joins Bizcast Greater La Crosse. Bizcast comes out Friday mornings and can be heard online here, or by subscribing to Bizcast Greater La Crosse wherever you get podcasts. Boshcka shares his journey from...
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