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Door County restaurant centered around farm-to-table ethics
ELLISON BAY – A new restaurant has settled into the former Wickman House (11976 Mink River Road) with fresh, farm-to-table cuisine and a plan to make its mark, all while honoring the history of the building. Osteria Tre Tassi opened its doors in May and since then, Co-owner Joey...
Michaels Set to Open on Saturday
A new retailer is set to open their doors in Sheboygan this Saturday. Michaels, which operates over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada – as well as online – is opening in Memorial Plaza with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Sheboygan Mayor Ryan Sorenson manning the scissors at 9 a.m., launching activities that are slated to run until 2 p.m. Some of those activities include free crafts, jewelry and art vendors, cookie and bead-making stations, giveaways and more.
Broncos, Cardinals, Giants, Texans Pursued RB Josh Jacobs
As the 2023 offseason foreshadowed, Josh Jacobs departed the Raiders in free agency. The former rushing champion inked a four-year, $48MM deal with the Packers this spring, a move he long contemplated. [RELATED: Raiders Did Not Discuss New Deal With Jacobs Prior To Departure]. When addressing his decision to sign...
Five people taken into custody after Amherst police standoff leaving one man dead
AMHERST, Wis. (WJFW) - A standoff in Amherst between law enforcement and a man who shot at officers has ended in a death investigation. The man who died in the standoff was suspect Jeffrey Miller, 32, who was wanted after allegedly shooting at police officers in Baraboo Tuesday night. The...
Meet the Republican candidates running in the primary for Wisconsin's 86th Assembly seat
Incumbent John Spiros will face challengers Donna Rozar and Trine Spindler in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Republican Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 86th Assembly District. The winner of the primary will face Democratic Party candidate John Small, who is unopposed for the party's nomination. The district has...
Wisconsin constitutional amendments and the crazy train of political obstructionism
Wisconsin Farmers Union wants the public to understand the impact two proposed constitutional amendments on the Aug. 13 ballot will have on our rural communities, farms, infrastructure and communities. Two questions will appear on the ballot, both designed to limit the power of the governor to distribute federal funding. If they pass, the balance of […]
Rides at Wisconsin State Fair inspected for safety ahead of opening day
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Three days until the Wisconsin State Fair, safety is top of mind as all of the carnival rides undergo testing and scrutiny from state inspectors. Before the fair fun can begin inside Spin City every single Wisconsin State Fair ride must pass a rigorous test.
Program pays Wisconsin farmers to feed their neighbors in need. They hope it sticks around.
In northwest Wisconsin's Dunn County, hundreds of students leave their final class each Friday during the school year with a bag full of food to make sure they and their families get enough to eat over the weekend. The "SAM bags," short for "Share A Meal," are a project of Stepping Stones...
American Pickers looking for items ahead of visit to Wisconsin in September
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Episodes of American Pickers will be filmed in Wisconsin in September. The show explores the world of antique "picking" on The History Channel. The Pickers are looking for unique people and items to showcase on the show. People interested can send their name, phone number, location and...
Committee Studying Potential Regulation for AI in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A state committee is studying potential regulation for Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin. Committee Chair, state Senator Julian Bradley, says he hopes the committee’s work can help alleviate peoples’ fears about AI. “Is it going to replace me? Is it going to take my...
Wisconsin boosts investment in coastal communities
Coastal communities across Wisconsin are getting a funding boost to bolster local economies, natural resources and quality of life. About $1.3 million in grants are going to areas along the Great Lakes. That includes larger cities - like Kenosha, Milwaukee and Sheboygan - and small towns like Gibraltar in Door County.
Menasha Man Dies Skateboarding at the Ariens Nordic Center
A 32-year-old Menasha man has died following a skateboarding accident in Brillion. NBC26 reports that the man and another individual were illegally skateboarding at the Ariens Nordic Center on the cross-country skill track at around 4:45 Friday afternoon when the Menasha man crashed at the bottom of a hill. Emergency...
2 rescued from Wolf River during tubing incident
SHAWANO, Wis. (WSAW) - The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office commends three people including Deputy Joe Steel for efforts to rescue two people tubing on the Wolf River over the weekend. Authorities said Justin and Katherine Popp heard the calls for help and alerted first responders. The couple lived along...
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