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DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
Ahead of the Wisconsin fall primary, Aug. 13, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes, for those who will be at least 18 years of age by the...
Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax
A former Wisconsin state toxicologist who was involved in creating the state’s nitrate standards for drinking water in the 1980s alleges the science that has informed those standards for decades is deeply flawed and the standards should be stricter. Dave Belluck, who worked as a toxicologist for multiple states and the federal government, says that […] The post Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
A long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin could finally be filled
Despite past controversy over approving a replacement, the latest attempt to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support. Earlier this month, both Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin turned in what are known as “blue slips,” formalizing...
Pulaski's Super Ron's Food Center is to be sold next month | Streetwise
PULASKI — A third generation, family−owned grocery store will be sold next month. Hometown Grocers will become the new owner of Super Ron's Food Center, 960 Brown County B, on Aug. 6. Nicole Milach, operations manager for Hometown Grocers, said the goal is to keep the store focused on employees, the community, and...
Wisconsin lawmakers strike down three emergency election rules
(The Center Square) – The fight over who writes the rules for elections in Wisconsin continues. The Legislature’s rule making body, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, on Monday voted to suspend three proposed emergency rules from the Wisconsin Elections Commission that dealt with uniform rules for absentee voting, challenges to candidates and challenges to nominating paperwork. Attorney Sklyar Croy, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty,...
Appleton Man Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting near Erb Park
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Tyrese Simmons pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six charges for allegedly firing multiple shots in Appleton’s Erb Park. No one was injured in the June 25 incident. Simmons also waived his preliminary hearing on the charges, which include second-degree recklessly endangering safety. He returns...
Appleton unveils Lundgaard Park upgrades honoring fallen firefighter
APPLETON (WLUK) -- An Appleton park honoring a fallen firefighter is showing off its upgrades. The city held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lundgaard Park on Lightning Drive Wednesday. It features a fire station-themed playground and basketball and pickleball courts. The park is dedicated to Mitchell Lundgaard, a 14-year veteran...
Lawrence’s collaborations with Mile of Music continue to grow as music festival hits 11th year
Mile of Music in downtown Appleton continues to grow stronger, as does Lawrence University’s involvement in the all-original music festival. The 11th edition of Mile of Music runs Aug. 1-4, featuring more than 200 artists across nearly 40 indoor venues and multiple outdoor spaces on or near a one-mile stretch of College Avenue—from the Lawrence campus on the east end to Richmond Street on the west end.
Tina Prigge is Out of the ICU
A major recovery milestone has been reached by one of the pillars of the Manitowoc community. Tina Prigge has been in a Green Bay Hospital since she and her husband Jason Prigge were stuck head-on while riding their motorcycles in Shawano County on July 6th. Amber Daugs of Grow it...
Community Clothes Closet in Menasha holds fundraising blitz to provide new clothing for students
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – A local non-profit is working to help 850 kids learn and play confidently this year, providing new clothing and shoes for students in need. Menasha’s Community Clothes Closet will host its annual Cool for School event on Aug. 16-17. The event allows students in need to buy new clothing of all kinds for free.
Construction begins on a significant development project in Manitowoc
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – Tuesday marked the beginning of a significant development project in Manitowoc that is expected to bring two new hotels and a restaurant to the Clipper City. Odyssey Hotels broke ground at 2555 South 44th Street to begin construction on the first hotel built in over...
Packers Cut Candidate Takes Pay Reduction to Help Roster Chances
There’s a lot of excitement and optimism surrounding the Green Bay Packers this season, who had a good offseason after making it to the Divisional Round of the 2023 NFL playoffs. The Packers have a well-rounded roster featuring a solid mix of young players and veterans, making them a...
Ernest, the country singer-songwriter and Morgan Wallen collaborator, to headline Titletown Beats in August
GREEN BAY - Ernest, the country singer-songwriter whose high-profile friends and collaborators include Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen, will perform at the final Titletown Beats concert of the summer. The free show will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Green Bay Packers’ Titletown District across from Lambeau Field, with the stage set up on the west side of Ridge Road. Outlaw’d will open at 6 p.m. ...
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