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Proposed constitutional amendment triggers fight over control of federal funds
A proposal to amend the Wisconsin Constitution that could dramatically change how federal emergency funds are allocated in the state will go to voters in the Aug. 13 primary election. The measure has prompted juiced-up campaigns to pass or block the proposal on what’s expected to be a low-turnout voting day. Advocates argue the proposed […]
88th Assembly District: Republicans Benjamin Franklin and Phil Collins meet in August primary
Benjamin Franklin and Phil Collins will face off in the Republican Party primary for state Assembly District 88. The state Senate and Assembly races will reflect new electoral maps — signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers. The maps were created to more evenly divide the legislative districts between Democrats and Republicans. T ...
What the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting about fall weather in Wisconsin
Summer weather is in full swing in Wisconsin, but in a few weeks we'll trade hot and humid temperatures for crisp fall days. The autumnal equinox is at the end of September, marking the change of seasons as the days grow shorter. Here's more information about the first day of fall in Wisconsin...
Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Wisconsin
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Iowa loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
5 Additional Wisconsin Auto Dealers Have Licenses Revoked
Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of three Columbia County dealers after a DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section investigation determined that each dealer violated state law. The dealers were determined guilty of rolling back odometers on vehicles sold...
Clerks prepare for elections, Alarming drop in housing permits, An Olympic rowing family
A clerk explains what goes into running elections. Then, we learn why housing permits have stagnated and what it means for the market. Then, we learn about four former UW-Madison rowers competing for gold in Paris. Then, we we learn about a family of Olympic rowers. How Wisconsin clerks are...
WisDOT: More than 20 new officers welcomed into the WI State Patrol, including first lateral recruit class
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced on Friday that The Wisconsin State Patrol has welcomed 23 new officers at its graduation ceremony in Wisconsin Dells. The new troopers are part of the agency’s 69th Recruit Class and 70th Recruit Class and will start serving in the...
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Enbridge poses an existential threat to the Great Lakes
Think about someone in your life who has needed major surgery. Then imagine you found out that the surgeon about to treat your loved one had a terrible record. The surgeon has a long history of violating critical protocols that prevent infection, sending 35 patients to the intensive care unit after botched procedures. His list […]
Silver Alert issued for missing Waterford woman
WATERFORD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice has issued a Silver Alert for 85-year-old Karen A. Wandrey, who was last seen in Waterford in Racine County. Wandrey, who reportedly has severe dementia and occasionally leaves her residence on foot, was last in contact at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 29, and was seen earlier that morning at home. She is described as standing 5'1" tall, weighing 114 lbs., with blue eyes and blond or strawberry shoulder-length hair.
2nd Year in a Row This Illinois County Has Highest Tax Rates
Taxes stink, but we have to pay them no matter what. Illinois is the worst with taxes as one of the states with the highest taxes in the nation, but for the second year in a row, one country tops all others as being the highest. Highest Tax County in...
An alleged felon on the loose in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — The Sheboygan Police Department needs help finding an alleged felon on the run. His name is Robert W. Williams. Officers are investigating multiple felony offenses involving Williams. There is a felony bench warrant for him. Police believe that he has changed his appearance by shaving off his facial hair or wearing glasses.
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