Spooner
LATEST NEWS
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, other Wisconsin cities
Fourth of July is right around the corner, which means it's time to figure out where you'll be ringing in the night with fireworks. Here's a guide of Independence Day celebrations across the state, with everything from fireworks and parades to water ski shows and cornhole tournaments. Milwaukee. Though the...
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules order against anti-abortion protester violated First Amendment
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled that an order against an anti-abortion protester barring him from coming close to a Planned Parenthood nurse violated the protester’s First Amendment rights. The order was issued in 2020 by a Trempealeau County judge against Brian Aish, who was prevented from being near nurse Nancy Kindschy for […] The post Wisconsin Supreme Court rules order against anti-abortion protester violated First Amendment appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
State warns Wisconsinites not to consume Diamond Shruumz edibles after reports of illness
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is warning Wisconsinites not to consume Diamond Shruumz products − a brand of chocolate bars, cones and gummies with psychoactive compounds − as it may cause serious illness. The products contain a blend of mushrooms and are available for purchase online and...
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin urges ‘no’ vote on August constitutional amendments
(The Center Square) – The League of Women Voters is joining a host of groups in Wisconsin that are asking voters to reject a pair of constitutional amendments that would give state lawmakers some say in how Wisconsin spends billions-of-dollars in federal money. The League released an open letter that says the amendments are “purposefully confusing” and create “more red tape.” “The constitutional amendments would impact the process for distributing...
Ongoing use of The Oak youth center granted
SHELL LAKE — From here on out, Washburn County youth will have a longtime space to participate in activities and hang out together at The Oak WashCo Youth Center in Spooner. The new youth center, located at 402 Oak St., was given to the Health & Human Services (HHS) Department for youth programming by the County Board in 2023. The building originally housed the Spooner Senior Center, which moved to the former Annex building in Spooner and is now the Washburn County Wellness Center 50+....
Brill's Serbiak tosses no-hitter as Millers split with Spooner Cardinals
The Brill Millers split their doubleheader Sunday with the Spooner Cardinals during Independent League action in Brill. After being doubled up in the first game 10-5, the Millers had Joe Serbiak pitch a no-hitter in a 2-0 victory in game two. Serbiak struck out nine in the complete game shutout. The only runners to reach base were from three walks, a hit batter and one Brill error. ...
Gizmo McCracken returns to Spooner for 70th Rodeo
SPOONER — They dress up in bizarre, multi-colored make-up, baggy clothes and strange wigs, cracking jokes and performing outrageous skits to provide comedy relief for the rodeo. But the job of a rodeo clown and barrel man is deadly serious. The clown is not in the rodeo arena to set off explosions and do falls that would make the Three Stooges proud. Their job is to protect the cowboys and cowgirls of professional rodeo, especially during the bull riding competition. If a cowboy gets hung...
Humidity drops with a few showers Wednesday
Tuesday was the most humid day of the year so far when dew points rose into the upper 70s in a lot of communities. It wasn't the hottest day of the year for temps in the upper 80s and low 90s but it was for what it felt like outside. The peak heat index values in a lot of communities reached the upper 90s and the 100s. It was by far the hottest feeling day of the year with heat indices reaching 107* in Kenosha and in the 100s in a lot of our southern counties.
Central Wisconsin Welcomes Cooler Weather Before Rain Returns by Friday
La Crosse, WI – Residents of Central Wisconsin can expect a cooler, less humid start to the week. According to the US National Weather Service in La Crosse, today will see high temperatures between 75 and 80 degrees, with lows ranging from 50 to 55 degrees. On Thursday, the...
Bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers join pro-democracy effort
MADISON – Hailing from one of the few battleground states that will decide the Nov. 5 election, a bipartisan group of current and former Wisconsin elected officials is joining a national effort to preserve free and fair elections by encouraging voter participation. Republican former U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble and Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan are spearheading the launch of the state's chapter of democracyFIRST, a Washington-based organization with coalitions in Arizona, Michigan and Pennsylvania that seeks to...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.