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'It's a Ghost Town': Milwaukee Residents Flee the City During the RNC
The Republican National Convention (RNC) has, quite literally, scared people away. The huge citywide event, which started on July 15, is currently taking place in Milwaukee and is set to end today, July 18. While it boasted a huge projected boost in the local tourism and economy, it has reportedly made Milwaukee residents run for the hills.
Evers orders flags at half-staff for late Major General
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday he signed an executive order for the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, July 21, in honor of Major General Jerald David "Jerry" Slack.
Spinning the State: Ashwaubenon, Appleton, Pulaski
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Ashwaubenon: Manure Spill being investigated. Put down your lunch until this story is over. The Wisconsin Department of Natural resources is investigating a manure spill that took place in Eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County. The spill resulted in a fish kill. Tuesday, the department was notified of manure in Dutchman Creek and then a staffer noticed dead fish in the creek. The source of the manure is unknown but the DNR and county Land Conservation are on scene looking into the issue. The DNR is recommending that people and pets avoid contact with Dutchman Creek. Ok, you can go back to your lunch. Full Story.
Florida man charged with fraudulently selling jewelry as ‘Native American-Made’ in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 45-year-old Florida man has been charged in Wisconsin for fraudulently selling jewelry as Native American-made. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin, Jose Farinango Muenala from Casselberry, Florida, is charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and misrepresenting Indian-produced goods.
Outer space: The Virtual Foundry is going out of this world from new headquarters
The name of the company is The Virtual Foundry, but even in this day and age, they still need an actual, physical space to do their high-tech work. So when their crowded former shop building downtown was slated to be converted from commercial space to residential apartments, it turned out they had the perfect new spot waiting for them on Highway 51. Next to a garden center, no less.
New Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade in Lisbon has set an opening date of Aug. 5
The wait is nearly over. Lisbon's Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade is slated to open Monday, Aug. 5, the company announced on its Facebook page. Pizza Ranch is at Lisbon Business Park East, a part of the village's first TIF district. It's at Townline Road and Main Street (Highway 74) at the former site of Lied's Nursery. Lied's closed about 14 years ago.
Illinois man arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl-laced pills: 'Another drug dealer off our streets'
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - An Illinois man was arrested this week after an investigation uncovered his alleged involvement in selling fentanyl and other drugs. Alejandro I. Dominguez, 42, of Mundelein, faces four felony counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (Class X), five felony counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (Class 1), one felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to delver (Class 2) and 10 counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4).
Jake Tapper Digs at MSNBC for Remote RNC Set: ‘We’re Live As Opposed to Some Other Networks’
CNN host Jake Tapper took a swipe at MSNBC's controversial remote coverage of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday. The post Jake Tapper Digs at MSNBC for Remote RNC Set: ‘We’re Live As Opposed to Some Other Networks’ first appeared on Mediaite.
A look at the Riverside Theater's daily marquee messages for RNC-goers
The Riverside Theater, owned by the Pabst Theater Group, sits inside the soft perimeter of the Republican National Convention grounds. Over the course of the convention, the marquee's message has changed daily for RNC-goers passing by. On Monday, the first day of the RNC the sign read: “Milwaukee … is...
Milwaukee Bucks Part Ways With Fan-Favorite For Rising Defensive Star in Trade Proposal
There’s no denying Bobby Portis has become a favorite among Milwaukee Bucks fans throughout the past few years. The thing is, the team’s defensive ceiling can go higher if let go of the one-time champion to acquire Keon Ellis in an interesting trade idea. Ellis currently plays for...
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson gets honor of making motion to adjourn RNC
After former President Donald Trump gave his long-awaited acceptance speech, and once thousands of red, white and blue balloons dropped onto delegates below, there was one final step to close out the Republican National Convention. That was making the final motion to adjourn. And Trump's campaign extended the honor to former Republican...
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