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Skelly’s Roadside Stand is Standing Us Up
For the past several years there’s been a popular fresh fruit and vegetable stand in the BP gas station parking lot on West Main Street. Apparently it hasn’t been popular enough, as Jim and Kathy Schumacher kindly passed on to the Banner the sad news that Skelly’s indicates they are not returning to Whitewater this year due to insufficient sales. Their closest stands, which open on July 5, will be in Janesville: 1) Milton Avenue at the Creston Park shopping center, near Office Max, and 2) Pontiac at the former Pontiac Convention Center.
Mr. Adams Sets Off Fourth of July Fireworks with Grand Slam
Luke Adams cracked his second grand slam home run of the season for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to send the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to a 9-0 victory over the Beloit Sky Carp on Thursday night in front of 4,936 fans at Neuroscience Group Field. Jadher Areinamo wasted no time in...
Eric Hovde Banned From Walking in Waukesha July 4th Parade, But Dem Allowed
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde was banned from walking in the once rock-solid conservative city’s 4th of July parade Thursday because the parade supposedly has a rule that only incumbent politicians can participate, according to two sources familiar with the situation. However, social media posts and the city’s...
Family, Child Threatened in Fitchburg Road Rage Incident
Fitchburg, WI – An 18-year-old man was arrested following a road rage incident involving a firearm on Fish Hatchery Road. According to the Fitchburg Police Department, the incident occurred Thursday around 6:30 p.m. The suspect, Hector Hernandez Williams, allegedly pointed a firearm at another vehicle occupied by a man, his significant other, and their young child at a stoplight. Officers located the unoccupied suspect vehicle nearby and later apprehended Williams as he tried to return to it. Williams was still armed at the time of his arrest.
What to know about mass challenges to voter eligibility and voter rolls in Wisconsin
Voter eligibility challenges burden election administrators, undermine confidence in elections and intimidate voters, according to a new report by Protect Democracy, a nonprofit focused on protecting Democracy from authoritarianism. The study found widespread voter eligibility challenges grew following attempts to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election. They often rely on flawed data...
Wisconsin home loans record, Tension over nursing schools in Madison and Milwaukee, Home kits modeled after Frank Lloyd Wright
We talk with a guest from the WHEDA about the high dollar amount of home loans extended last year. Then we learn about plans for Arizona College of Nursing schools in Wisconsin’s largest cities. And former professor at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture talks about designing home kits.
What to do in Madison this weekend: Interlay EP release, Catfish River Music Festival and more Isthmus Picks
"A Broken Land" by Matthew Braunginn is part of "Art for Humanity's Sake," an online auction for Palestine aid. "A Broken Land" by Matthew Braunginn is part of "Art for Humanity's Sake," an online auction for Palestine aid. Art for Humanity’s Sake, through July 8, Java Cat: Work by more...
Dubuque Native Kayla Banwarth Takes Pro Volleyball Coaching Job
The Pro Volleyball Federation’s Atlanta Vibe have appointed Dubuque native Kayla Banwarth, former Power Five head volleyball coach and member of the 2016 USA Olympic Team, as their new head coach. Banwarth has already assumed her role with the team. The Vibe finished the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season...
Wisconsin top court's new liberal majority allows for ballot drop boxes
(Reuters) -A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for voters to be able to return absentee ballots through drop boxes, with the court's new liberal majority overturning a decision from just two years ago that had outlawed the practice.
Public record for July 5, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). FREYA GRAF, 48, of Janesville, retail theft, May 26, 2800 block North Lexington Drive, Janesville. VADIM VACARCIUC, 51, of Illinois, improperly used credit card scanning device, May 27, 1900 block Humes Road, Janesville. SAMUEL FABIAN, 34, of Evansville, manufacture or deliver THC, May 30, 600 block Windsor Lane, Evansville.
Riverfest firework postponed until Friday night, though music plays on
La Crosse Riverfest fireworks are postponed until 9:40 p.m. Friday. The plan is still to fire them off from Pettibone Park. Lightning caused the postponement but the party continues from Riverside Park. The Remainders still plan to hit the J.F. Brennan North Stage once lightning passes. No button will be...
A New Football Team is Coming to Dubuque in 2025
Football is continuing to redefine its apex in popularity in America. In the last few years, we've seen several upstart football leagues like the Alliance of American Football birthed and the XFL start/restart before merging into the United Football League (UFL) as of this year. This year, even Waterloo got...
MPD: 500 people lighting fireworks, some directed at officers
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison Police officers found about 500 people lighting off fireworks in Elver Park Thursday night. According to Madison Police Department, a fight was reported around 9:20 p.m. at the park at 1250 McKenna Blvd. When officers got there, they saw hundreds of people, lighting off fireworks...
Wisconsin Friday Weather: Funnel Cloud Warning, Weekend Rain Expected
La Crosse, WI – Residents of La Crosse and surrounding areas should be on alert as conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds this afternoon. The U.S. National Weather Service in La Crosse issued a warning, stating that from 3 to 7 p.m. today, west-central into central Wisconsin could see funnel clouds.
Manawa Dam in Wisconsin appears to be ‘intact’ after flash flooding raised concerns about the structure, authorities say
Residents along portions of Wisconsin’s Little Wolf River were allowed to return home Friday, after authorities said the Manawa Dam was “compromised and has major damage,” prompting them to urge evacuations earlier in the day.
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