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Here are the new foods at the Wisconsin State Fair
In honor of National State Fair Food Day, the Wisconsin State Fair announced 100 new foods and beverages from 10 new vendors for this year's fair, with new offerings including an elote dog and a strawberry funnel cake sandwich. The Wisconsin State Fair is scheduled to run from Aug. 1...
2 Wisconsin tribes defend EPA rule on tribal water rights
Two Wisconsin tribes are defending a new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency that requires states to consider tribal treaty rights when setting water quality standards. The rule finalized in May aims to help protect water quality where tribes hold rights outside their reservations under treaties with the federal...
Panel: Future of U.S. health care system at stake this election
(The Center Square) – A panel of state senators and health care representatives discussed how election results could impact industry policy, including the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, prescription drug prices and abortion, among other issues. Wisconsin Health News hosted the panel Tuesday, beginning with a discussion about the Republican National Committee’s recently released health care agenda and what the state of health care could look like under another Trump administration. ...
Mother Nature’s children rise early to welcome the new day
There is not a ripple on the lake as a golden glow begins to spread out across the pre-dawn landscape. The reflection of the dark tree line on the far shore begins to lighten as inch by inch, the golden orb that is the rising sun begins a new morning. The surface of the lake is transformed as the sun illuminates soft fog that hangs over the now-golden water. Out of the bulrushes, a form glides across the still surface, creating a V-shape as it...
'Happy Days' stars Henry Winkler, Anson Williams and Donny Most visit Iola Car Show
IOLA (WLUK) -- Some fan favorite actors with historical ties to the state of Wisconsin made an appearance at the Iola Car Show Thursday. They are from the television sitcom based in Milwaukee called "Happy Days." It's been about a half-century since Henry Winkler played Arthur Fonzarelli on the hit...
Wisconsin Republicans ‘solidly unified’ behind Trump, hyped for convention
(The Center Square) – Republicans remain staunchly supportive of Donald Trump’s candidacy and platform as they prepare for their national convention in Milwaukee. Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming emphasized Republican unity behind nominating Trump versus Democrats’ uncertainty around President Joe Biden, in a news conference Thursday. “A week from today, Republicans will be nominating […]
Potentially Deadly Bacteria Can Now Be Found In Wisconsin Lakes
Hot summer temperatures have arrived, which means there will be masses of people taking full advantage of the weather by hitting beaches throughout Wisconsin. As much fun as that is, there are precautions beachgoers need to take. The most obvious include things like wearing sunscreen to prevent skin cancer and following basic water safety to avoid drowning.
Inaugural Master Showman Competition at Northern Wisconsin State Fair features all female competitors
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - The stage was set at Custer Coliseum on the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. For the first time ever, the Master Showman Competition comes to the county state fair. “It’s something new. It’s starting something for a bunch of kids in the future. And they’re going...
Antigo mayor resigns, council president serves as interim mayor through next year
ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - Antigo’s mayor, Terry Brand put in his resignation letter. City council president, Thomas Bauknecht was appointed interim mayor in the Common Council meeting Wednesday. According to the meeting agenda, Bauknecht’s term will run through April, 2025. In a memo from city clerk and treasurer,...
Maintenance building at an Eagle River business catches fire
A maintenance building in Eagle River caught fire Thursday night. The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call at about 10:00 PM reporting smoke and flames coming from a building at on Wild Eagle Ln, which is the property of the Wild Eagle Lodge. No one was in the building at the time. Crews were able to contain the fire to the maintenance building and keep it from spreading to another nearby building.
Public hearings set for I-39/90/94 design, location
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Monday it will host a series of public hearings to discuss the design, location, and environmental impacts of proposed improvements to I-39/90/94.
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