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Scattered storm chances starting Sunday night
It was a warm afternoon in the Stateline with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s and even low 90s for some! Rockford officially reached a high of 92°, making only the 2nd 90-degree day since June 25th! The other one was just a few days ago on July 31st.
DWD receives over $1 million to expand Wisconsin apprenticeship programs
MADISON, Wis. -- The Department of Workforce Development announced Tuesday it has been awarded more than $1 million to expand Wisconsin's Registered Apprenticeship and Certified Pre-Apprenticeship programs.
Wisconsin teen wins DNR design contest
RICE LAKE, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday Rice Lake High School junior Evan Strand won the 2025 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest.
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...
Mega Millions for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, is a $358 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight? After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, July 30 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $358 million for Friday, Aug. 2. ...
Early voting commences for primary election
Early voting has commenced in the Bay Area and across Wisconsin, with local, state and federal issues on the August primary election ballot. Registered voters can cast their vote in person on Aug. 13 or at their precinct on election day. Voters can also vote early either in person or via an absentee ballot. There won’t be an official drop box available in Ashland for the August election. City election...
Planned renovations at Wisconsin State Fair cause some businesses to leave
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Change is coming to the Original Cream Puff Pavilion at the Wisconsin State Fair. According to a spokesperson for the state fair, renovations, including adding onto the existing building, will start immediately after this year's fair wraps. "Change is always going to happen, so we...
Your Right to Know: Guides help public navigate openness laws
You ask for a record from your local government, you get it. You want to attend a meeting of a public body, you can walk right in. Much of the time, it’s that simple. Wisconsin’s open records law entitles residents to most records regarding the affairs of government, and its open meetings law creates a default presumption that all governmental meetings are open.
Wisconsin launches Home Energy Rebates Program
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin has become one of the first states in the nation to launch a Home Energy Rebates program. It is a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy to help homeowners save money while making their homes more energy efficient. One of the first homeowners to take...
Wisconsin primary 2024: Watch Dane County legislative candidate forums
The Cap Times hosted forums for candidates in six state Assembly and Senate districts in Dane County. Watch them before you vote. Watch our Assembly District 48 Democratic candidate debate. Bill Connors, Andrew Hysell, Goodwill Obieze, Avery Renk and Rick Rose are running to represent Sun Prairie plus parts of...