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Wisconsin congressman claims assault at RNC; others differ
(The Center Square) – Western Wisconsin’s congressman says he was assaulted at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention, but a women’s group disagrees. Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden took social media Tuesday to say a protester with the group Code Pink assaulted him while he was standing in line at the RNC. “While standing in line to enter an event at the RNC today, I was assaulted by what appeared to be...
Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair
Megan Hoffmann Kolb began the one-year anniversary of her father’s death before the sun came up. She awoke at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, June 29. She and her mom drove about an hour from Cedarburg to meet with other supporters of criminal justice reform outside Wisconsin’s Waupun prison, where Dean Hoffmann died by suicide in solitary confinement 366 days earlier.
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Brewers take a pitcher from Wisconsin and intriguing high school players on Day 3 of the MLB draft
The final day of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft had a local flavor to it for the Milwaukee Brewers. And that wasn't the only theme to stand out. ...
59th Manito Art Show starts Thursday
The annual Manito Art Show begins tomorrow at the Manitowish Waters Community Center. This year marks the 59th annual Manito Art League Art Show, which runs from Thursday until Sunday at the Manitowish Waters Community Center off Highway 51. 78 artists will present almost 200 pieces of artwork of all...
Most Wisconsin lawsuit ever: Woman settles with Fiserv, Bucks after slipping on cheese sauce
A lawsuit against Fiserv Forum and the Deer District brought by a Hales Corners woman who was injured during a Milwaukee Bucks game has been settled. Pascha Duncan, now 48, attended a Bucks-Los Angeles Lakers game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on March 19, 2019, and slipped on melted nacho cheese sauce....
Oneida County Solid Waste Facility reopens following last week’s fire
The Onedia County Solid Waste Transfer station is fully open. Operations had been reduced for the last week after a fire at the transfer station on Highway K, west of Rhinelander. Since the fire on July 9th, the facility was only taking recycling and select items like tires, electronics, appliances,...
Aspirus Offering Free Seminar on Atrial Fibrillation
Learn about AFib risks and why you should not ignore symptoms. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is estimated to affect over 2.7 million Americans, but many do not even know they have it. If left untreated, the heart rhythm disorder causes the heart to beat irregularly, greatly increasing the risk of stroke and heart failure.
Popular fast-food pasta chain to open new location in Wisconsin Rapids
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - A popular fast food chain, known for its globally-inspired pasta dishes, is opening its first Wisconsin Rapids location next week. Noodles & Company will open on Wednesday, July 24. The restaurant will be located at 2001 8th Street S Suite 278 in Wisconsin Rapids. The...
Wausau-area woman convicted of stealing tens of thousands from local business
A 25-year-old woman convicted last month of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a Wausau-area business will be sentenced in September, court records show. Lillianna Neumann, formerly of Hatley, on June 25 pleaded no contest to charges of theft in a business setting between $10,000 and $100,000. She was convicted of that charge, while one count of forgery was dismissed and read into the record for sentencing consideration.
“Pounds of methamphetamine:” Wausau drug trafficker convicted of multiple charges
A Wausau man who was released four years after waiting for a prior court case to be resolved, only to be arrested again months later on serious drug charges, has reached a plea agreement in his latest case. Nhia Lee in June was convicted on multiple charges of possessing methamphetamine...
Local advocacy group, Lincoln County board chair Boyd react to Pine Crest sale agreement’s termination
LINCOLN COUNTY – A local group that has advocated against the sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, as well as the Chair of the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, recently reacted to the termination of the facility’s sale agreement. A lawsuit brought against Lincoln County by...
Alumni, faculty invited to attend Tripoli all-class reunion
BRANTWOOD – Those who attended the Tripoli School District are invited to a reunion next month. Alumni from all Tripoli classes, as well as faculty, will gather at Palmquist Farm, N5136 N. River Rd., Brantwood, on Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3. Roughly 100 people are expected to attend.
Buyer for Polack Inn seeks Wausau rezoning for upgrades, parking
The new owners of a longstanding east-side tavern are planning renovations to the building along with new off-street parking to alleviate traffic concerns on North Third Street in Wausau. DNA Taverns, LLC recently purchased Polack Inn, 1206 N. Third St. and a vacant building next door at 1208. The new...
Wausau Legion baseball drops slugfest to Wisconsin Rapids
WAUSAU – Wisconsin Rapids responded from a six-run fifth inning by Wausau with eight runs on its own and went on to defeat the Bulldogs 17-9 in a wild Wisconsin Valley Legion Conference baseball game Tuesday at Athletic Park. Wisconsin Rapids scored five times in the top of the...
Keeping drinking water safe, Antigo school referendum planned, Manito Art Show
Lincoln County Health Department seeing an increase in bacteria in drinking water, Antigo School District voters will be asked to fund construction of a new elementary school, the annual Manito Art Show begins Thursday at the Manitowish Waters Community Center.
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