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Seminar to explore Wisconsin site selection process
A seminar hosted by the St. Croix Economic Development Corp. will shed light on how sites are selected for new developments in western Wisconsin. At the event, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 8 at the St. Croix Valley Innovation Center in River Falls, Wisconsin, representatives of the Site Selection Group of South Carolina will help attendees “learn more about how site selectors and corporate decision-makers think, what is important to them, and, most importantly, how to tap into that knowledge to bolster corporate investment efforts,” according to a press release.
Wisconsin Forecast: Scattered Storms and Heat Index Near 100
La Crosse, WI – Scattered storm chances will continue over the next few days in Wisconsin, with more widespread activity expected from Wednesday night through Thursday. Today’s heat index will range from the upper 80s to low 90s, increasing to the upper 90s on Wednesday, with some spots pushing 100 degrees.
Wreckage of historic schooner Margaret A. Muir discovered in Lake Michigan
Maritime historians from the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association (WUAA) have located the wreckage of the schooner Margaret A. Muir, which sank in Lake Michigan in 1893. The discovery, made by researchers Brendon Baillod, Robert Jaeck, and Kevin Cullen, is a significant find in the field of underwater archaeology. The Margaret...
Video: Jim O’Shaughnessy Talks Origins of the Kohler Conference
Jim O’Shaughnessy, president of retirement and private wealth at HUB International, won this year’s individual PLANADVISER Vision Award for his work starting the Kohler Conference, an annual meeting of retirement industry leaders and changemakers in Kohler, Wisconsin. Jim talks with PLANADVISER about the humble beginnings of the retirement-focused conference that is now the Advisor Institute Forum run by the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association.
News anchor Suzanne Spencer at WITI-TV (Channel 6) in Milwaukee is leaving TV
WITI-TV (Channel 6) reporter and morning news anchor Suzanne Spencer's last day at the Milwaukee Fox affiliate is Friday, Aug. 2. Spencer, who underwent successful surgery to remove a brain tumor three years ago, said on social media last week that she found herself "at a crossroads tugging between my life at...
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 Biden. Some told organizers they were no longer willing to knock on doors in Wisconsin's famously liberal state capital. The excitement...
Northeast Wisconsin residents asked to conserve energy amid hot, humid weather
KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- The constant hum of air conditioners has become a consistent sound in Northeast Wisconsin. However, it takes a lot of energy to keep homes and businesses cool. As a result, Kaukauna Utilities is asking customers to conserve energy any way they can during this hot and humid...
Spending federal funds in Wisconsin: What voters need to know about the Aug. 13 referendums
A pair of questions on Wisconsin’s Aug. 13 ballot would give state legislators more control over how federal money is spent in the state. If approved by a majority of voters statewide, the Republican-backed proposals would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to limit the governor’s power to spend federal funds unilaterally in specific instances.
Southern Wisconsin Braces for Scattered Thunderstorms and High Humidity
Milwaukee, WI – Southern Wisconsin is set to experience a bout of scattered thunderstorms and high humidity over the next few days. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected later tonight, bringing heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning. Residents should also prepare for the possibility of strong storms on Thursday, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees throughout the period.
Attorney: WisDOT calls for minority construction bids 'illegal' and 'unconstitutional'
"Illegal" and "unconstitutional" are the words one Wisconsin attorney is using to describe the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's calls for minority bids. According to a motion for a prelimin...
Calling home from prison is expensive. FCC rules aim to change that. In Wisconsin there’s a catch
This story was updated on July 30 with additional information on phone call commissions and costs. While her husband spent about five months in the Polk County Jail, Rebecca Aubart spent close to $4,000 on calls and video visits. They talked at least twice a day, she said. “My husband was experiencing significant withdrawals and […]
Attic Theatre to present 'Artifice' Aug. 1-10 in Menasha
What: Attic Theatre presents “Artifice” When: 7 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2; 2 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4; 7 p.m. Aug. 7, 8 and 9; and 2 p.m. Aug. 10. Where: UW Oshkosh, Fox Cities Communication Arts Center, 1478 Midway Road, Menasha. ...
Kohler-Andrae offers Tree ID, Discovery Bird Walk, Music in the Park and more in early August
SHEBOYGAN - Kohler-Andrae State Park, 1020 Beach Park Lane in Sheboygan, is offering the following events in early August. A vehicle admission sticker is required. For more details, call 920-451-4080. Tree ID: 10-11 a.m. Aug. 5. Hike the Woodland Dunes Trail with Master Naturalist Deb Lisberg. Learn to identify trees, find out the differences in types of trees, how they grow and how to tell their age. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the...