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High levels of E. Coli found in the Rock River
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - E. Coli found in the Rock River in Beloit, Wisconsin prompts an alert from the Rock County Health Department. E. Coli bacteria is natural in surface water like a creek, river or lake. But, when it reaches high levels it can put your health at risk.
‘I’m Not a Big Dum-Dum!!’ Fox’s Tarlov and Pirro Throw Down Over Trump RNC Speech
The Five got heated after co-host Tarlov expressed her view that Trump's speech wasn't so great, and that people fell asleep and were leaving. The post ‘I’m Not a Big Dum-Dum!!’ Fox’s Tarlov and Pirro Throw Down Over Trump RNC Speech first appeared on Mediaite.
Hidden Valleys Municipal Court could fold if replacement judge not found
VIROQUA, Wis. – The decision by a local attorney to step down as judge for the Hidden Valleys Municipal Court system is impacting four communities that are a part of that system. Local Attorney Nikki Swayne decided to step down as Municipal Judge for the Hidden Valleys last spring when she did not run for re-election. No one stepped up to run for that seat and the city run Municipal Court has yet to find a someone to replace Swayne, creating a backlog of municipal cases for several communities.
Marshfield’s Gilbertson picked to play in 2024 Wisconsin American Legion Baseball State All-Star Game
Marshfield Post 54 catcher/first baseman Adam Gilbertson has been selected to play in the Wisconsin American Legion Baseball All-Star Game on Aug. 11 in Milwaukee. A total of 48 players from the high school graduating class of 2024 were chosen will play at the state all-star game following the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, Aug. 11 at American Family Field.
Packers drop former Stallions QB, add Samford, South Alabama WRs
The Green Bay Packers’ experiment to turn former Birmingham Stallions quarterback Alex McGough into a wide receiver has ended, and the NFL has added two wide receivers with Alabama football roots. McGough had been the USFL MVP for Birmingham in 2023 and was on the field for the team...
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
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