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Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Northbound Highway 45 in Wauwatosa closed due to semi rollover
Interstate 41/Highway 45 northbound at West Burleigh Street is closed Monday night following the rollover of a semitrailer. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a post on X that the driver suffered minor injuries. All traffic is being diverted off the freeway at Burleigh. It's unclear how long the...
Wisconsin Alliant Energy workers return home after helping with Illinois tornado cleanup efforts
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dozens of Alliant Energy workers from Wisconsin returned home this weekend after helping with tornado cleanup efforts in Illinois, the energy company reported on Monday. After 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Chicago and surrounding areas last week, ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, requested...
'He is a good friend': Gov. Tony Evers becomes emotional talking about Biden's decision
After President Joe Biden announced his decision to drop out of the race, Wisconsin Democrats have rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him at the top of the ticket. Two top Democrats from the state, Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, made their support clear at an event...
REAL ESTATE | Big Lots! closing stores in West Bend, Menomonee Falls, Fond du Lac, & more
July 20, 2024 – West Bend, WI – Big Lots!, 1690 S. Main Street, in West Bend, WI, is closing. According to store management this is a corporate decision; managers were told on Friday,. The national retailer is the fourth of four stores in the former Shopko strip...
Best-performing Wisconsin stocks last week
photofriday // Shutterstock Best-performing Wisconsin stocks last week Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Wisconsin last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Jul. 12 to Jul. 19. Stocks headquartered in Wisconsin, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th were considered. All 10 stocks that met the criteria...
Three Northeast Wisconsin entries are Wis. Innovation Award finalists
The Wisconsin Innovation Awards announced the 31 finalists for the 2024 awards, recognizing the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies and individuals. Among the finalists are entries from Appleton, Berlin and Oshkosh. The winners of the 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony, scheduled to...
Field Hockey Fought Hard in 2023
MEQUON, Wis. - The Concordia Wisconsin field hockey team battled throughout its 2023 season, reaching the semifinals of the Southern Athletic Association conference tournament for the first time since 2021. In the program's eighth season of competition, the Falcons received a third-place projection in the SAA preseason poll. Concordia finished...
Wrestling Reaches New Heights in 2023-24
MEQUON, Wis. - The Concordia Wisconsin wrestling team assembled a successful 2023-24 campaign, which saw the team put together a plethora of podium finishes and a pair of thrilling dual meet victories. A dominant lineup stormed its way through events and matches throughout the season, which marked a historically strong year for the program.
Men's Soccer Battled in 2023
MEQUON, Wis. - The Concordia Wisconsin men's soccer team assembled a solid 2023 campaign, which saw the team finish with a record of 6-9-2. In the program's fifth year under head coach John Saleska, the Falcons collected their 30th consecutive season with six or more victories. Concordia began the season...
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