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Hooters to close 'underperforming' restaurants. What does that mean for Wisconsin's one remaining?
Hooters, the restaurant chain known for leaning heavily into its servers’ sex appeal to attract customers, is closing restaurants in the United States. That’s according to a statement sent to USA TODAY on Monday that said a “select number” of restaurants will close. ...
How atmospheric "capping" keeps intense storms away
Overnight Monday, many of us were anxiously watching and waiting for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms. Our computer models were all agreeing on a large complex of storms developing north of the Twin Cities and sliding southeast, mainly affecting portions of western Wisconsin, but also clipping parts of southeastern Minnesota, including Rochester. And while severe thunderstorms did develop, they were located much further east than was forecast. Why is that?
Here's what to know about the tornadoes in Wisconsin on Saturday
The Wisconsin tornado count from last weekend is now at eight, following National Weather Service surveys that completed on Monday afternoon. The eight tornadoes came on Saturday as part of a severe weather system that dumped rain across the state and left over 10,000 without power for a time. The severe weather also closed roads due to downed powerlines and dumped more than 5 inches of rain in some areas.
Thousands of customers without power in Green Bay, Appleton areas after early morning storms.
Strong storms caused thousands to lose power early Tuesday in northeastern Wisconsin. A storm system moved through northeastern Wisconsin around 1a.m. Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and high winds. No signs of flooding have been reported, but rivers are moving quickly due to the rain. There were 230 power outages affecting...
How to avoid mosquito bites, per the National Pest Management Association
MADISON, Wis. -- Summer has officially arrived, and with the heat and humidity sweeping Wisconsin, so have mosquitoes. Because the pests can leave an itchy bite and transmit mosquito-borne diseases, it is important to take precaution to avoid discomfort.
Two Southeast Wisconsin fires being blamed on lightning strikes
Fire crews in two Southeast Wisconsin communities are investigating after structure fires are being blamed on lightning strikes from strong and severe thunderstorms overnight and early this morning. In the Town of Jefferson, residents tell our news partners at TMJ4 they heard a “loud boom” shortly before 9:00pm Monday, after...
1 injured, 1 trapped in cabin as major storm whips through central Wisconsin
A massive storm that swept through central and northern Wisconsin early Tuesday left a swath of damage in its wake, while crews rescued one injured person and pulled another person from a cabin in the town of Bradley. Now, the National Weather Service will determine whether a tornado touched down...
Wisconsin telephone taxes continue to decline as business model, tax policy shifts
(The Center Square) – The end of landline telephones in Wisconsin will result in a 97% drop in the state’s telephone taxes. A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum looks at how the state’s telephone tax revenue has plummeted since the mid-1990s. “Revenue from the state tax on telephone company property sank last year to its lowest level since the 1970s, a reflection of a shifting telecommunications landscape and...
Wisconsin wants to be tech mecca. After Foxconn broken promises, the state says this time is for real
The Biden administration has designated Wisconsin as home to one of 31 regional Tech Hubs authorized under the CHIPS and Science Act, with a focus on bio-health. Backers say the effort could create 30,000 jobs over 10 years, and spur $9 billion in economic development. A separate $3.3 billion investment...
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