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Gallon of regular unleaded in Washington Co., WI, is higher than national average
July 24, 2024 – Washington Co., WI – Triple A says the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.50. Neighbors in West Bend and Washington County, WI wish they could be part of that average. What say you? What prices are you seeing?. Motorists...
Crews prep the grounds as the Wisconsin Valley Fair is just one week away
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - One of the area’s biggest summer events the Wisconsin Valley Fair is now just one week away and as you can imagine, getting Marathon Park ready is no small feat. Crews spent Tuesday morning making improvements to the Midway, the set-up is underway for rides...
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 1,000 people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of color with a statue at its state Capitol. Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday’s unveiling.
Challenge finding enough lawyers to serve rural areas of Wisconsin
Back in June the Wisconsin Supreme Court created a committee to address the attorney shortage in the state and it is especially prevalent in areas like Wausau and the rest of North Central Wisconsin. Almost half the state's lawyers live in the most populated counties like Milwaukee according to a...
Children’s Week underway in downtown Appleton with YMCA’s ‘Rock the Block’ party
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Throughout the week, U.S. Venture celebrates Children’s Week in Appleton. It’s a way for families to see everything Appleton offers for families and kids. On Tuesday, the Downtown Appleton YMCA hosted a ‘Rock the Block’ party with all sorts of activities like carnival games, face painting, and live music to enjoy. There’s still plenty of family fun later in the week as well.
Big Lots is closing in Sheboygan and could be among several Wisconsin stores to close
SHEBOYGAN – Big Lots in Sheboygan could be among a handful of Wisconsin locations to close. The discount store, 3426 Kohler Memorial Drive, is expected to close but doesn’t have a final timeline yet, according to staff at the Sheboygan location. ...
Public input welcome as Outagamie County leaders look to shape future of W. College Avenue
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (WLUK) -- A portion of W. College Ave. in Appleton and Grand Chute could see improvements in coming years. Leaders say the final vision of the project is an open book. In partnership with Outagamie County, they're working to make changes to roughly 2.5 miles of the roadway.
Sports Radio Host Doug Gottlieb Negotiates Unique Contract Details for Head Coach Position
Doug Gottlieb, the famous sports radio personality for Fox Sports Radio, has been hired as the head men’s basketball coach for the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. However, Gottlieb will be working much more than Dolly Parton’s nine-to-five. He plans to continue his radio show alongside his coaching position, so long as it does not interfere, according to his contract.
Waupun and Green Bay prisons to transition out of 'modified movement'
WISCONSIN — In-person visitation resumed Monday at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI), the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) announced. Additionally, recreation time will be increased at Green Bay Correction Institution (GBCI) later this month. WCI entered “modified movement” in March 2023. This meant, typically, prisoners were locked in their cells...
Packers Provide Update on Jayden Reed's Surprise Injury
The Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl pursuit reached the next stage with the start of training camp on Monday. As this year's 53-man roster candidates took to Ray Nitschke Field to get things started, Packers fans couldn't help but notice that one key player was surprisingly absent — second-year wide receiver Jayden Reed.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Ag Briefs: Source of manure spill in northeast Wisconsin still under investigation
ACE Twilight Meetings to be held on four Wisconsin dairies. In an effort to open dialogue about agriculture between community members, elected officials and business leaders, Professional Dairy Producers, Wisconsin Counties Association and the Wisconsin Towns Association, will be hosting the 2024 Agricultural Community Engagement ACE Twilight Meetings across Wisconsin next month.
Manufacturing Industry Policy Makers Give Insight at RNC
In the wake of the RNC taking place here in Milwaukee, Komatsu and the Association of Equipment Manufactures held a press conference at the Komatsu South Harbor Milwaukee campus on July 15. Komatsu North America CEO Rod Schrader, AEM Vice President Kate Fox, and AEM Senior Vice President Kip Eideberg...
Apostle Islands bill would create first national park in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation to redesignate the Apostle Islands from a National Lakeshore to a National Park was introduced Tuesday by U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-7, according to a press release from his office. “The Apostle Islands are one of Wisconsin’s true crown jewels and deserve to be recognized as the state’s first National Park,” Tiffany said. “This prestigious designation would not only strengthen conservation efforts, bolster the local economy, and create new job opportunities, but would also ensure lasting environmental and economic security to...
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