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Home affordability in Wisconsin hit ‘all-time low’ in May, Realtors association says
Waukesha County residents Meagan Hitney and Nathan Jaeger have been struggling for months to purchase their first home. The couple met about seven years ago while attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After four-and-a-half years of living together and saving money, they finally felt ready to buy a house. “We’ve been...
For Miss Wisconsin Mandi Genord, winning in 2024 ‘is perfect timing’ after finishing as runner-up
OSHKOSH – Some things are worth the wait. Mandi Genord can attest to this, moving up one spot on the podium from runner-up to Miss Wisconsin 2024. It’s a story...
Wisconsin Lighthouse Needs New Caretaker, Is It You?
Having a piece of history is something a lot of people have interest in. No matter if it’s a part of American or Minnesota’s history, sports history, military history, being able to possess something that has been around for many years is appealing for sure. If you are...
Why these custom license plates were rejected by Wisconsin's DMV
Ever thought about getting a custom license plate that says something funny or crude? Well, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation may ask you to think again. Personalized license plates are huge among Wisconsinites. As of 2021, the most recent year for which data are available, almost a quarter of a million drivers in...
When Will Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa Start to See Fireflies Again?
It seems like all of our attention is on the 17-year emergence of the Cicadas that are reportedly starting to show up in the northern part of Yellowstone County. And then there are the ticks we need to check ourselves for, and the mosquitoes we need to avoid. But what...
Highlighting Wisconsin’s Rich Food Culture in Top Chef Season 21
Top Chef has brought its culinary competition to the heart of America for Season 21, turning the spotlight on Milwaukee and Wisconsin’s rich food culture. This season features local chefs and highlights authentic flavors that go beyond the state’s famous beer and cheese. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the season:
WI voice: Economic progress noticeable when connecting policy dots
Depending on who you ask, the economy is on a solid path to improvement or is a drag on working families. A Wisconsin educator said he is seeing positive economic trends and he credits federal policy. John Havlicek has been teaching in La Crosse for a quarter-century and pointed out...
RAINFALL TOTALS | Tuesday's early morning storms drenched Northeast Wisconsin
(WLUK) -- A tornado touched down, a road along Lake Michigan was washed out and countless Northeast Wisconsinites experienced damage and power loss. It was all part of an overnight storm system that moved through the area in the early morning hours, soaking much of the region with several inches of rain.
Woman misses husband’s funeral after she bought fake plane ticket
SANFORD, Fla. (WFTV) - A woman from Central Florida says she could not make it to her husband’s funeral because she fell victim to fraud. Joanne Stainer was set to fly from Orlando earlier this month to Wisconsin, but her ticket turned out to be fake. “Joe had the...
‘Terrifying’ lightning strikes hit two houses and more as thousands lose power from severe storms
(WFRV) – Severe thunderstorms ripped through northeastern Wisconsin early Tuesday, leaving a swath of widespread damage and power outages in its wake. Adding to the damage were at least four lightning strikes, two on houses and another two taking out a barn and transformer. “Four, 4:30 this morning, we...
WEC staff finds Vos recall organizers submitted enough signatures, but legal questions remain
In a memo, staff for the Wisconsin Elections Commission found that groups attempting to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos have gathered enough signatures to force a recall election in the 63rd District — the seat Vos was elected to in 2022. However, because the map under which the 63rd District was created has been declared […] The post WEC staff finds Vos recall organizers submitted enough signatures, but legal questions remain appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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