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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.
The Lone Girl Brewing Company is opening an intimate taproom on Madison's eastside
Waunakee-based craft brewery The Lone Girl Brewing Company will open a second location on Madison’s east side on July 5. The new Lone Girl Taproom at 1817 E. Washington Ave. will feature Lone Girl's usual lineup of IPAs, stouts, ambers and more — plus, Roman-style pizza, an offering that's unique to the Madison taproom.
Job fair in Beloit looks to fill 275+ positions
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - Employers look to fill more than 275 openings at an upcoming job fair in Beloit. The job fair will be held from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, in the Community Room at the Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Boulevard. Twenty employers from Rock County and the surrounding area will be on site, including Beloit Health System, FurstStaffing, Mercyhealth and the School District of Beloit.
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road. The Chucks fall 7-17 to the Dock Spiders and move to 20-5 on the season. The Chucks pitching staff had another tough outing, forcing the Chucks to battle for a series split tomorrow.
Mostly sunny and breezy Wednesday with some showers possible on Thursday
WEDNESDAY: Today will be warm and mostly sunny with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s and low 80s. We’ll see a slight (20%) chance of an afternoon shower north of the Twin Ports. It will be breezy with winds out of the W at 10-20 MPH gusting to 25 MPH at times.
How conservative values among Black voters in Wisconsin could play out in November
MILWAUKEE — Former President Donald Trump seems to be gaining some ground among Black voters, a bloc that has historically backed Democrats. Nationally, Trump won 6% of the Black vote in 2016, compared to about 8% in 2020. “The biggest problem we have is we have selective amnesia,” David...
Your Right to Know: Redaction costs threaten police video access
The bill moved with lightning speed. It was introduced last December, passed the state Senate in January and the Assembly in February, and was signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers in March. 2023 Wisconsin Act 253 allows police and corrections officials to charge some requesters of video and audio recordings for the cost of redaction — that is, blurring out certain information.
Audit: Wisconsin crime labs not meeting new DNA testing deadline
(The Center Square) – A new audit raises questions as to whether Wisconsin's attorney general will be able to meet a new state requirement to get sexual assault kits tested within six months. The Legislative Audit Bureau released its new report on the state’s crime recently, saying there are fewer requests for sexual assault DNA kits at the crime labs, but it is taking the labs longer to process each kit. ...
Rockford man accused of hiding cannabis in crotch of his pants with intent for delivery
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dontey Davis, 28, for allegedly transporting cannabis in the crotch of his pants for delivery. On July 1st, around 3:35 p.m., deputies said they saw a driver driving a Toyota Avalon not wearing a seatbelt in the area of 6th Street and 18th Avenue. When […]
Observations from WBY Tournament in Plymouth
Thirty-six teams from across Wisconsin competed in the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Summer Tournament held last weekend in Plymouth. Following are some observations from the 18th annual event:. Beloit Memorial 3-1, Cedarburg 3-1, Appleton East 2-2, Beaver Dam 2-2, Manitowoc Lincoln 0-4. Pool B Standings. D.C. Everest 3-1, Menomonee Falls 3-1,...
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