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State Committee Considers Future of UW – System
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — At the Capitol in Madison, discussions are underway on the future of the UW – System. Former Vice President for Administration James Langdon is open to the idea of spinning UW – Madison off from the rest of the system. “Is there a...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Southern Wisconsin: Threat of Tornadoes and 2” Hail
Southern Wisconsin is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. The watch will be in effect from Sunday afternoon until early Monday morning. The area covered by the watch spans around 60 miles north and south of a line extending from 45 miles south-southwest of Mason City, Iowa, to 55 miles south of Racine, Wisconsin.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Behind Upper Midwest tribal spearfishing is a long and violent history of denied treaty rights
HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — On a twilight so calm the red and white pines are reflected in the waters of northern Wisconsin’s Chippewa Flowage, John Baker plans to go spearfishing — a traditional Ojibwe method of harvesting walleye. But before he sets out, he detours his boat to land on a sandy shore, hops out and crosses the tree line, crunching through dead leaves. “This is my sanctuary,” he says, recalling childhood visits in his dad’s rowboat.
Wisconsin Weather Alert: Dense Fog and Weekly Forecast
La Crosse, WI – Areas of dense fog have developed across central Wisconsin this morning, reducing visibility to half a mile or less. Drivers are urged to slow down and use low-beam headlights to navigate safely. The National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse issued the advisory early Monday.
California deploys law enforcement officers to support Republican National Convention in Wisconsin
SACRAMENTO — To augment security efforts at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, California has deployed 61 law enforcement officers to Wisconsin through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) in support of local, state and federal law enforcement partners at the Convention. The request for these officers has...
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.
'The spark was lit': With RNC comes renewed attention to GOP's Wisconsin roots
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – As Milwaukee prepares to host the Republican National Convention, CBS 58 Sunday Morning is digging into the history of the party, that started in Wisconsin 170 years ago. On March 20, 1854, the Grand Old Party laid roots. "Congressmen, historians, and presidents have declared that...
Wakefield supermarket under new ownership
WAKEFIELD, Mich. (WLUC) - A Wakefield supermarket is now under new ownership. What once was known as the Sunday Lake Supermarket is now called Z’s Hometown Market. Wakefield Residents Tom and Kim Zeckovich became the new owners on July 5. Tom explained he used to work at the store...
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