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July 4th water safety; tips for a safe holiday
MILWAUKEE - This holiday week, more people will be out enjoying the lakes, beaches and rivers – and Wisconsin has seen a spike in drownings. These are horrific incidents that have many people shaken up about water safety. This is why it's crucial to take precautions when you're planning these activities.
Team Wisconsin Triumphs in Men’s Junior Freestyle Wrestling Nationals with Mirasolas’ Success
Team Wisconsin secured its first-ever Men’s Junior Freestyle National Dual Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a 33-32 victory over Ohio, led by graduates Connor and Cole Mirasola of West Bend West. Cole Mirasola, one of the five undefeated wrestlers for the team, finished with a 6-0 record and crucial pinfalls. The final victory was sealed by Kellen Wolbert of Oconomowoc with a pin in the 138-pound class. The team, including eight seniors moving on to Division I colleges, dominated the event, going 7-0 overall.
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Multiple counties facing flood warnings after June full of rain
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Following recent weather, multiple counties are under flood warnings. As First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel shares, these water levels are uncommon this time of year. La Crosse, Vernon, and Houston counties are under warnings due to flooding along the Mississippi River. Impacted...
Post 354 rallies but falls in legion game against Viroqua
Viroqua 9 G-E-T 7 Viroqua’s squad scored one run on a walk in the first inning but took control of the contest with seven runs in the second to lead Post 354 by an 8-0 score early. Post 354 chipped away at the gap, scoring six unanswered runs to...
Pastor killed in house fire after running back inside to save his grandchildren, family friend says
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A pastor who was killed in a house fire ran back inside to save his grandchildren, a family friend said. Steve Witte and five family members were killed in the house fire early Sunday morning. “It was such a tremendous loss, that many deaths within...
Police investigate possible abduction from Fort Atkinson bar
FORT ATKINSON, Wis. — Fort Atkinson police are searching for a car connected to a possible abduction. Police responded to Soup's On bar along US-12 near County Highway M around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. A caller had reported a man dragged a woman into a car and sped away. The...
Brewers sending Cubs season into complete chaos is well-earned by Craig Counsell
This is not the season most people expected for the Chicago Cubs to have. They were my pick to win the NL Central. The Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates were still rebuilding. The St. Louis Cardinals were coming off their worst season of my lifetime. Also, the Milwaukee Brewers were supposed to be trending down, right? Well, not so fast, my friend. They are running away with it now.
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