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Two Big Lots stores in Northeast Wisconsin to close
Big Lots announced it would close 149 stores in 28 states earlier this year and citing inflation and competitive difficulties as the cause. “While we made substantial progress on improving our business operations in Q1, we missed our sales goals due largely to a continued pullback in consumer spending by our core customers, particularly in high ticket discretionary items,” President and CEO Bruce Thorn announced in June.
Heat index to reach near 100 degrees in Milwaukee, Madison, southern Wisconsin
The heat index will reach close to 100 degrees Wednesday in Milwaukee, Madison and other parts of southern Wisconsin. In Milwaukee and areas along the lakefront, the heat index — a combination of temperature and humidity; what the temperature feels like — will be around 93 to 94 degrees, according to National...
Last peregrine falcon chick of 2024 takes flight from Weston Power Plant
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Wisconsin Public Service fan favorite is celebrating a medal-worthy moment just as the world’s greatest competition gets underway. “Champ,” the final peregrine falcon chick of the season, is learning to fly and will soon leave the Weston Power Plant nest box for good.
Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 40 people filed into a converted coffee shop on a recent Saturday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, to organize in a west-side neighborhood for Vice President Kamala Harris. A month ago, fewer than 10 people showed up for a similar event for President Joe...
The Future of the First Buc-ee’s in Wisconsin is Uncertain
Excitement permeated in Wisconsin and beyond in early 2023 when news of a Buc-ee's convenience store and gas station was revealed to be making its debut in the Cheese State. The store was planned to be located in DeForest, between Madison and Wisconsin Dells, just north of Highway V, east of Highway I, and west of Interstate 39/90/94.
Goats fight against invasive species in Whiting
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - A new environmental regeneration project began Wednesday in the village of Whiting. After months of planning, 53 goats arrived at the Whiting Water Treatment Plant to begin chowing away on invasive species. Over several months, the animals will clear invasive species from Whiting vegetation to allow native plants to grow.
Wisconsin Rapids Streetwise: Steve's Rental has a new name & Branding Iron owners to retire
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – What’s happening with businesses in the Wisconsin Rapids area? Streetwise has your answers. These roundups offer an easy way to stay up to date with what’s happening on the Streetwise beat. If you know of a new business, a development or a place that’s closing, send me a note at cshuda@gannett.com....
Remains identified of Wisconsin soldier killed in Korean War
(WLUK) -- The remains of a Wisconsin soldier who was reported missing in action nearly 75 years ago during the Korean War have been identified. U.S. Army Cpl. Robert P. Raess, 21, of Dodgeville, was accounted for March 26, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday. Scientists used anthropological analysis, mitochondrial DNA analysis and circumstantial evidence to identify Raess's remains.
Wisconsin GOP: Buttigieg 'working to kill private investment in infrastructure'
(The Center Square) – Ahead of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's Wisconsin tour, Republican leaders in the state bashed his record and the transportation priorities of the Biden administration. During the press conference Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil said Buttigieg will “sugar coat” the major spending yet continuous transportation issues under the current administration, accusing them of killing private infrastructure. “I think it’s important to remember that on day one...
Wausau Woodchucks drop home game to Wisconsin Rapids
WAUSAU – The Wausau Woodchucks set two franchise records in a 9-4 loss to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters in Northwoods League baseball action Tuesday night at Athletic Park. Edwin Alicea (Nova Southeastern) made another start on the mound and suffered the loss tonight, striking out two in two innings. He was replaced by Garret Brogdon (Simpson University), who went one inning before a weather delay.
Man in Wisconsin who led high-speed chase, shot at deputies found dead in Portage County
AMHERST, Wis. (WFRV) – A 32-year-old man who shot at deputies after a police chase around 11 p.m. on July 23 was found dead at a residence in the 400 block of Mill Avenue in Amherst. Jeffery Miller was wanted for an incident that occurred after he fled officers...
Five charged in connection with Amherst standoff make appearances in Portage County Court
STEVENS POINT − Five people arrested Thursday in connection with an almost 24-hour standoff between law enforcement officers and a man wanted for the attempted homicide of a Sauk County deputy made court appearances Wednesday in Portage County. The five each face a charge of being a party to the crime of harboring or aiding a felon for helping Jeffrey E. Miller, 32, who was charged Friday in Sauk County Circuit Court with attempted first-degree intentional...
Lucky Ducks Win Cash, Support Community Health Needs
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (OnFocus) – The Duck Derby sold out again this year! That is according to Austin Erdman of the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation, which organizes the derby. One thousand rubber ducks were “adopted” to support our community’s greatest health needs, including local mental health initiatives.
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