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TERMITE TAKEOVER: Salon, other Sheboygan businesses struggle with termite infestations
SHEBOYGAN, Wisc. — Renee Pouliot's life has always revolved around color. She comes from an artsy family. Her grandmother and mother both worked at beauty salons and Pouliot followed in their footsteps, while also pursuing her love of art in other ways — like painting. Dozens of canvases...
Oshkosh city manager to retire after 41 years in local government
OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- After more than four decades of service in local government, Oshkosh's city manager is calling it quits. Officials announced Tuesday the retirement of City Manager Mark Rohloff, who has served as the chief executive and administrative officer for the city of Oshkosh since 2008. "Serving as City...
Ag Briefs: John Deere says massive layoffs necessary to counter economic headwinds
Milking procedures laid out for dairy cows at State Fair. Officials at the Wisconsin State Fair are taking extra precautions in light of the national outbreak of avian influenza. While the state fair's milkhouse will be operational throughout the fair, exhibitors of lactating cattle have the option of bringing their own milking claws, provided the exhibitor's tubing fits. The staff will sanitize milking units between cows using chlorinated water solution. Portable milking units will not be permitted.
Packers Predicted to Part Ways With 26-Year-Old QB After Camp
The Green Bay Packers have their starting quarterback position figured out after signing Jordan Love to a four-year, $220 million contract extension last week. Their backup quarterback job, though? That’s another issue entirely. Love is now back on the field for the Packers at training camp after missing their...
Sheboygan Game Store Names New Manager
A game store in Sheboygan has a new manager in charge. The GameBoard tells Seehafer News that J.J. Hameister has been promoted to Store Manager, where he will manage the day-to-day operations of the game store and offer a deep understanding of the gaming world. Hameister says he was apprehensive...
The Haven men's homeless shelter in Manitowoc names new executive director
MANITOWOC – The Haven men’s homeless shelter named Alex Hunt as its new executive director. Hunt previously served as programming manager at Lighthouse Recovery Community Center in Manitowoc. He’ll take that experience to guide the nonprofit’s operations, supervise staff and raise awareness of homelessness issues in Manitowoc County. ...
Minnesota man gets 20 years for fatally stabbing teen, wounding others on Wisconsin river
HUDSON, Wis. (AP) — A Minnesota man convicted in the slaying of a high school student and stabbings of four other people who were tubing on a western Wisconsin river has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. A judge also ordered 54-year-old Nicolae Miu on Wednesday to serve six years of extended supervision following his release from prison. The July 2022 stabbings along the Apple River in St. Croix County took place as Miu and the victims were tubing in separate groups. A jury convicted the Prior Lake, Minnesota, man in April of first-degree reckless homicide, four counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of battery. St. Croix County sits along Wisconsin’s state line with Minnesota.
Wisconsin State Fair food; Saz's in thick of busy catering season
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - The Wisconsin State Fair is one of the area's most popular summer events. One catering group has served almost all of them. Saz's Hospitality Group has two booths at the state fair. With a busy 11 days ahead, the phrase "all hands on deck" is no cliché here.
Blueberry picking continues at Blueberry Haven near Clintonville
TOWN OF DEER CREEK (WLUK) -- Getting out and picking fresh fruit at area orchards is part of "How WI Live" in Wisconsin, and in Outagamie County, many people are doing just that. Coming off a relatively mild winter, Blueberry Haven Owner Richelle Aiello says she was hopeful for a...
National water-ski tournament coming to Shawano
Ski Sharks will serve as hosts for individual, team competitions Aug. 2-4 The Shawano Ski Sharks will host the BankFirst Division 2 National Water-ski Tournament presented by Visit Central Florida on Aug. 2-4. Individual and team competitions will be held, with events kicking off at 7 a.m. Aug. 2. “Friday...
City clerk explains what to expect with drop boxes, primary ballots
Following a state Supreme Court ruling this month, city, town and village clerks are preparing to reopen ballot drop boxes for the upcoming election season. But not all clerks are prepared to host drop boxes in their area for the August partisan primary election, according to Elena Hilby, city of Sun Prairie clerk and vice president of the Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association.
Here's where child care costs the most, and the least, in Wisconsin, according to new data
If you ask Wisconsin families about their child care situation, you’re bound to hear some startling anecdotes. Often, child care is one of the biggest expenses in a household’s budget, sometimes surpassing mortgage payments. In dual-income households, one parent may decide it’s more economical to quit their job than pay for care each month. ...
From washing cows to flavoring cream puffs, Wisconsin State Fair is getting ready to open
This year's Wisconsin State Fair starts Thursday, but setup has been going on for weeks, and in some cases, even months. State Fair director of public relations Kristi Chuckel said that although the bulk of setup happens two to three weeks before the fair, some departments start their preparations much earlier. "If you see...