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Complicated politics for Democrats in Wisconsin
Things are complicated in Wisconsin, where Democrats have been riding a wave of optimism after the end of Republican gerrymandering. New maps, ending a decade and a half of total Republican domination, have created an opening for a Democratic resurgence in this evenly divided swing state. At the same time, that outcome is far from […] The post Complicated politics for Democrats in Wisconsin appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Northern Wisconsin Faces Severe Storm Threat Saturday Night with Damaging Winds, Hail
La Crosse, WI – Northern Wisconsin is preparing for severe storm threats beginning Saturday night, with damaging winds and hail expected to be the main concerns. The National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse has issued an alert indicating that the threat level for scattered severe storms is significant, particularly during the nighttime hours.
Wausau Legion baseball routs Merrill
MERRILL – Wausau scored five times in the opening inning and rolled to a 9-1 win over Merrill in an American Legion baseball game Wednesday. Jed Vanden Sanden capped the first-inning rally with a two-run single to put Wausau up 5-0. The Bulldogs added single runs in the second and third, and scored two more in the fourth.
Texas woman gets five years in prison for scamming central Wisconsin man out of over $1M
MADISON − A 35-year-old Texas woman was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for cheating a central Wisconsin man out of more than $1 million. Sarah Doherty, of Stephenville, Texas, pleaded guilty April 9 to wire fraud and tax evasion. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge William Conley sentenced her to five years in federal prison and ordered her to pay more than $1.025 million in restitution to her victim.
Lake Monona’s foam has highest PFAS levels in Wisconsin, study finds
If you spend enough time near lakes or rivers, you might sometimes spot a fluffy layer of foam near the shore. For years, health and environmental officials warned Wisconsinites to steer clear of that foam. Though it’s usually made mostly of plants and microbes, it also concentrates the toxic chemicals called PFAS found in the waters below.
Wisconsin Rapids native Back wins U20 Pan-American Championship
LIMA, Peru (WSAW) - Wisconsin Rapids native Brett Back is taking home the gold. Back won the gold medal at the U20 Pan-American Championships at 72kg in Greco-Roman style on Thursday in Lima, Peru. Back won by a pin over Jorge Gomez Garcia of Mexico to win the gold medal.
Funding for new reading law still in limbo even after Wisconsin Supreme Court decision
When students return to classrooms in less than eight weeks, Wisconsin schools will be required to change the way they teach children how to learn to read. But the $50 million budgeted to implement the statewide literacy bill remains in limbo. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction officials expected the funds...
Target Initiates New Rule At All Minnesota And Wisconsin Locations
If you're like me, you spend a lot of time at Target. I always say that you don't go into Target with a list of things you need. Instead, you go to Target and find out what you need when you get there. Ha!. The superstore has rolled out quite...
Wisconsin's only Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop is opening in Milwaukee on Sunday
Get ready for Cherry Garcia, Chunky Monkey and Phish Food to come to Milwaukee. Wisconsin's only Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop is opening in Milwaukee's Third Ward on Sunday, the day before the city is set to host the Republican National Convention nearby. (Don't worry, the shop is expected to remain open)....
North Woods Summer Art Tour set for July 26
The Northwoods long awaited summer is here (most days), so that means the North Woods Summer Art Tour is coming soon. Wisconsin’s finest artists will open their doors to their studios and galleries for visitors Friday July 26 through Sunday 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This unique, self-directed studio tour in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, and Lincoln counties offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative process firsthand by visiting artist studios, interacting with creators, and witnessing their craft come to life. Brochures, studio descriptions, driving directions, and a map are available at area businesses, chambers of commerce, and online at northwoodsarttour.com. The tour is free to all. The Art Tour began in 2000 featuring 20 artists. This year’s tour has 44 artists at 35 studios. Guests will find unique items for gifts and for inspiration to elevate their spirits. Check out our video on YouTube: “Northwoods Art Tour Video Preview.” There is also an autumn tour October 8-11.
‘Very active’ severe weather season in Wisconsin approaching 10-year high for tornadoes
Tornado season in Wisconsin started early this year and still rages on as the state enters the peak time of the calendar for severe weather. According to the National Weather Service, Wisconsin saw 39 confirmed tornadoes through the first six months of 2024, including the state’s first recorded tornadoes in the month of February.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers declares state of emergency for 4 flooded counties
Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency on Friday for four northeastern Wisconsin counties hit last week by flooding that prompted evacuations and opened a breach in a dam.The executive order signed by Evers declares a state of emergency for Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca and Winnebago counties. It comes after last week's heavy rainfall caused flooding across that region and forced evacuations on July 5 in the cities of Appleton and Manawa.Between four inches and six inches of rain fell in Waupaca County, with 5.7 inches of rain recorded in Manawa, about 55 miles west of Green Bay.The resulting rain-driven...
Post From Community: FACT: Wisconsin’s Youth-Led Tobacco Prevention Movement Turns 23!
Editor’s note: Post From Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please submit here. In 2001, 300 members of FACT began spreading the truth about tobacco across Wisconsin. Now more than 3,000...
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