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DNR: Heavy flooding could result in contaminated wells
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages private well owners to consider testing their drinking water after significant rainfall and flooding. Heavy rains, such as those that swept through much of northern Wisconsin the past week, can impact drinking water quality. Flood waters and runoff contain bacteria and other...
Town of Hazelhurst crash kills two people
A three-vehicle crash in the Town of Hazelhurst killed two people. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office says they got word of the crash around 2:26 P.M. Friday afternoon. It happened on Highway 51 near South Blue Lake Road. Both people killed had been in a northbound vehicle which was...
Peaceful Prisons Project creates new mural in Crandon
CRANDON, Wis. (WJFW)- The Peaceful Prisons Project is a nonprofit organization that aims to help those who are affected by the prison system. “We’ve been starting a lot of programs throughout the country, creating resources for children who have loved ones who are incarcerated, we are creating a curriculum to help correctional officers during their training process and we have a backpack program which helps men and women who are re-entered into society after being incarcerated,” said Megan Knipe, the Director of Communications for the Peaceful Prisons Project.
State Park Speedway: Abt, Spatz, Breitenfeldt add Kids Night feature wins
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 11) – Brad Abt’s first appearance at State Park Speedway in nearly year paid off in a big way Thursday night. Abt won a feature at State Park for the first time in his career, taking the Snap-on Mini Mods main event on Wausau Noon Optimists Kids Night and WCAR Gifts From Heaven Night. Wausau’s Jeff Spatz and Eric Breitenfeldt joined him as winners, with Spatz taking the Advance Auto Parts Pure Stocks feature and Breitenfeldt declared the winner after penalties to several drivers in the Rockstar Energy Drink Mini Stocks feature.
Democrats canvass in Shorewood ahead of RNC
SHOREWOOD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party launched a summer canvassing effort in the Milwaukee area on Saturday, July 13. State Party Chair Ben Wilker was in Shorewood this morning to rally volunteers before they went out to knock on doors, hand out literature, and encourage voters to vote for Democrats this fall.
North Defeats South in WBCA Division 4 All-Star Game; Opelt(Neillsville) Drew(Westfield) Eggebrecht(Phillips) Finish HS Careers
North Defeats South in WBCA Division 4 All-Star Game; Opelt(Neillsville) Drew(Westfield) Eggebrecht(Phillips) Finish HS Careers. The Division 4 North defeated the South in the WBCA Girls Basketball All-Star Game, 80-68. Westfield’s Carly Drew(12), Phillips’ Kacy Eggebrecht(6) and Neillsville’s Paris Opelt(20) finished their high school careers in the game....
'Praying for President Trump': Wisconsin lawmakers react to shooting at rally
Former President Donald Trump was rushed from the stage of a Pennsylvania rally Saturday after an apparent assassination attempt. A Trump spokesman later said that Trump "thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility." Wisconsin's...
Noah Kahan Performing At Sold Out Show In Wisconsin
Noah Kahan has grown to be a major star in the music industry over the past few years. He's performing at a sold-out show in Wisconsin this Saturday. Just a few months ago, I was on Spotify and got a suggestion to listen to an artist named "Noah Kahan". He always popped up on my TikTok feed, so I knew he was good. But, I didn't expect him to be THAT good.
Fact Check: Ahead of RNC, a look back at our fact-checks of Trump’s Wisconsin claims
When former President Donald Trump takes the stage in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention, he’ll be returning to a city and a state that has been the subject of many of his false claims. Many of Trump’s claims that PolitiFact Wisconsin has checked are about the 2020 election:...
Rep. Armstrong Receives WCA Outstanding Legislator Award
State Rep. David Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award for his work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. “Rep. Armstrong is a tremendous partner to counties, not just in the 75th Assembly District, but for...
NPPC Outlines Key Policy Priorities at 2024 National Pork Industry Conference
Pork producers and allied industries gathered at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI, for the 28th annual National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC). With over 900 attendees, the event featured seminars on biosecurity, sow and nursery production, animal traceability, industry financial health, and policy issues. Key Highlights:. Sustainability and Animal...
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