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Beloit Memorial rolls over Racine Park in football season opener
RACINE, Wis. — Beloit Memorial’s Dontavious Olson sure believes in that if first you don’t succeed stuff. After dropping a fourth-down would-be touchdown pass from Aydn Potter in the third quarter, the senior switched over to defense and immediately picked off a Racine Park pass and returned it 32 yards for a score. “Donte didn’t catch it from our quarterback, but at least he got it from theirs,” Beloit head...
Physical 3-star Wisconsin football recruit shows how he'll fit at safety
MUSKEGO — The season opener for Neenah and Muskego mixed a picturesque sunset and mild late-summer temperatures with a physical affair that, thanks to a University of Wisconsin football commit, looked on the verge of an upset for nearly three quarters. Grant Dean, the three-star recruit from Neenah who...
Minneapolis man struck and killed by motorist in Wisconsin, officials say
WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. — An investigation is underway after a Minneapolis man was struck and killed by a motorist in Wisconsin.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said it happened Sunday night on Highway 63 near County Road F, which is just south of Minong in Washburn County. A 55-year-old Texas man was driving north on the highway when he struck the 28-year-old man who was standing in the roadway, Wisconsin officials said. The man hit was wearing dark clothing. The driver was not injured in the crash. It's unknown if charges will be filed. Officials say alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The Washburn County Sheriff's Office, Washburn County Highway Department, North Ambulance and Hayward Fire Department assisted in response to the crash. Washburn County is in northern Wisconsin, which is around 130 miles northeast of Minneapolis.
Death notices for the Stateline: Aug. 26, 2024
With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit in recent weeks:. Families from Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit may send birth, wedding, or funeral announcements at no charge to editor@roscoenews.com. Many images were enhanced using Hotpot.ai. Hononegah's Purple and Gold Festival kicks off fall sports...
Packers Named Landing Spot for Soon-To-Be-Cut Starting Quarterback
The Packers drubbed the Ravens in their preseason finale, 30-7, and though the game counts for nothing, it sure beats losing. The running game looked terrific (193 yards gained) and the defense forced four turnovers—again, good news there. But if there was one area that was being most closely watched heading into the game, it was the battle for backup quarterback. And, unfortunately, neither incumbent QB2 Sean Clifford nor 2024 draftee Michael Pratt distinguished himself in that battle.
Wisconsin drivers have 2nd-highest percent of speeding tickets in the country, study finds
If you feel like speeding tickets are doled out especially often in Wisconsin, you're not imagining it. Wisconsin has the second-highest percentage of drivers with speeding tickets in the country, according to an analysis by insurance agency Insurify. ...
Harris has slight lead over Trump in Wisconsin: DDHQ polling average | NewsNation Live
According to Decision Desk HQ’s national polling average, Vice President Kamala Harris is slightly leading former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin. Drew McCoy, president of DDHQ, discusses the issues Wisconsin voters are focused on as they gear up to vote in the November election.
Excessive Heat Warning For Parts Of Southeast Wisconsin Today
It is going to be dangerously hot for some folks in southeast Wisconsin today. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for folks in Jefferson, Dodge, and Walworth counties from 1 p.m. til 8 p.m. today. There is also a Heat Advisory in place for Milwaukee, Waukesha,...
Midwest Weather Warning: Tuesday Storms Could Bring Hail, Destructive Winds, and Possible Tornadoes
Grand Rapids, MI — A severe storm system is forecasted to impact five Midwestern states on Tuesday, potentially bringing damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued an alert indicating the risk of severe weather stretching from Michigan to Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Ohio.
More EV chargers coming to Wisconsin
HOWARD, Wis. — One of the benefits of trips to the Green Bay area for Richard Wisneski is stopping at a fast-charger just outside a Meijer store in Howard. “Fast charging is the main thing if you’re doing any traveling. There are few fast chargers in Wisconsin,” the Shawano resident said shortly after plugging his car in. “This one here just came on this year here in Green Bay. I think the next closest one is probably in Milwaukee.”
Decision Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure Wraps Up the DNC
One of a team of journalists who covered the Democratic National Convention in Chicago for 620 WTMJ, John Mercure sat down with Steve Scaffidi for a look at how national and local journalists covered the Democrat’s political party in Chicago. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the Political Power...
Time to spend the money they set aside to address PFAS
One fundamental right we should all be able to agree on is the right to enjoy clean drinking water. Everyone in Wisconsin deserves the right to pour themselves a clean glass of water straight from their tap without having to worry about how it could impact their health. There should be no politics involved. But in Wisconsin, it has been more than one year since the state set aside $125 million to help battle contamination from forever-chemicals known as PFAS. While the money has been allocated, the Legislature has given itself the power to decide how the money should actually be spent, and day after day they continue to squander that opportunity. Meanwhile, people on French Island an in more than 100 other Wisconsin communities continue to see PFAS contamination in their water supply. On French Island they have been drinking only bottled water for years now. Our neighbors have been more proactive. Michigan and Minnesota have started groundwater PFAS detection programs. The Wisconsin Legislature has the power to do the same, but continues to ignore the problem, yet all they have to do is sign a check and spend the money they have already allocated.
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