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Estate planning advice, and Wisconsin’s multiple connections to ‘The Wizard of Oz’
A Wisconsin estate planner joins us to talk about the importance of writing your will and medical directives. Then, Oconomowoc celebrates the 85th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” premiering in that city, despite the likelihood of earlier screenings in other Wisconsin communities. How writing a will and...
Gov. Evers orders flags at half-staff for celebration of life of Lincoln Hills staffer killed in June
The American and State of Wisconsin flags will fly at half-staff on Saturday, Aug. 3, to mark the celebration of life of Lincoln Hills School for Boys staff member Corey Proulx. The 49-year-old died on June 25 after being assaulted the evening prior by a teen incarcerated at Lincoln Hills, a youth prison located...
Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias at Wisconsin State Fair canceled due to storm; Vampire Weekend at BMO Pavilion delayed
A storm system in the Milwaukee area canceled one act at Wisconsin State Fair and delayed another downtown. The State Fair posted to social media that fairgoers should seek immediate shelter and later that the show for comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias was canceled. ...
2024 We Energies Cookie Book distribution schedule released
MILWAUKEE - It's a decades-old holiday tradition in Wisconsin. We Energies has released its Cookie Book distribution schedule for the 2024 holiday season. The theme for the 2024 We Energies Cookie Book will be "Celebrating Childhood Memories." Organizers of the cookie book want to fill the pages with your childhood memories.
2025 WI State Park vehicle admission sticker design winner announced
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin DNR announced on Friday, Aug. 2 the winner of the 2025 state park and forest annual vehicle admission sticker design contest. It is Evan Strand, a junior at Rice Lake High School. A news release says Strand’s submission captures the essence of a night spent...
State Fair welcomes local animal exhibitors
If you are heading to West Allis for the Wisconsin State Fair over the next week, you may encounter some familiar faces from Door and Kewaunee counties. Thursday marked not just the first day you could ride on the Sky Glider or devour your first Cream Puff, but it also served as the opener for several livestock shows, including dairy cattle, rabbits, dairy goats, and pigs. Among those exhibiting is Pilsen Skylighters member Molly Salentine, who made it to the final round of her dairy showmanship class for thirteen-year-olds. Spending her time with other kids from the Kewaunee County Dairy Project, she says exhibiting at the Wisconsin State Fair is a great experience.
Wisconsin tribal officials opposed to making Apostle Islands a national park
Red Cliff Ojibwe tribal officials in northern Wisconsin have raised concerns about a bill to designate the Apostle Islands as a national park. Congressman Tom Tiffany, R-Wausau, who represents much of northern Wisconsin, introduced the bill last month saying the legislation had local support and that he had consulted with Indigenous tribes. ...
Hovde slams trans Olympic boxer, questions Baldwin’s opposition to gender sports rules
(The Center Square) – An Olympic boxing match between an Algerian and an Italian is now a campaign issue in Wisconsin’s race for U.S. Senate. Republican candidate Eric Hovde used the match between Italy's Angela Carini and Algeria’s Imane Khelif to make a point about keeping biological males from competing against biological females. “Well, we've had another example of how crazy this world has become at the Olympics. I don't...
Think Smart Before You Start campaign for ATV/UTV operators about to launch
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources advises ATV and UTV operators that more DNR conservation wardens and local law enforcement will be on trails and routes statewide Aug. 2 through Aug. 4 for the annual Think Smart Before You Start campaign. Law enforcement will be focused on...
Wisconsin judge refuses GOP request to pause absentee voting ruling sought by disabled people
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge refused Thursday to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee ballots at home in November’s presidential election in the closely watched battleground state. Republicans asked the judge to not enforce his ruling while their...
12-year-olds need to stay in the backseat in MN
LUVERNE, MN (KELO) — While South Dakotans are allowed to drive at the age of 14, as of August 1, children in Minnesota aren’t allowed to sit in the front seat until they’re 13. 12-year-old Khloe Noah has been sitting in the front seat for a few...
Stone Lake Woman Receives Felony Conviction From Incident In Barron County Jail
BARRON COUNTY (DrydenWire) - Criminal charges for distribution of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine were filed in Barron County Circuit Court against Jasmine Carrillo, age 31, of Stone Lake, WI, following an investigation by law enforcement into suspected drug trafficking. Carrillo appeared for a recent court hearing and was sentenced by the Court.