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Wisconsin judge defies Democratic attorney general with last-minute voting rule change
Wisconsin election officials will now be required to provide disabled Wisconsin voters, who legally cannot vote independently, an absentee ballot via email. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell ordered last week that voters with disabilities such as blindness or other physical disabilities that impair one’s dexterity are entitled to vote electronically. Voters will still […]
From 1951 to Eisenhower to today, Indian Bowl showcases Ojibwe culture in Wisconsin Northwoods
LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Billed as the centerpiece for Ojibwe cultural sharing and education for the Northwoods, the weekly summer Lac du Flambeau Indian Bowl events have been taking place for almost 75 years. The series of weekly mini pow wows and cultural demonstrations on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation are advertised on TV commercials throughout the Northwoods inviting anyone to visit and learn a little about Ojibwe culture. They have been going on since 1951. ...
Powerball for Monday, July 1, 2024, is a $125 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Saturday, June 28 the grand prize grew to $125 million for the Monday, July 1 drawing. The winning numbers for Powerball on Monday were 5-9-32-39-55 and the Powerball was 9. Power Play was 2x. The winning numbers for Powerball...
Governor Evers June Dairy Month tour includes a stop at Nordic Creamery in Westby
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well as efforts and investments by the governor and the Evers Administration to support Wisconsin’s farmers, their families, and the dairy industry over the past five years.
Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousand of jobs possible
More than a dozen Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for a medical sciences technology hub expected to create thousands of jobs. The funding, announced Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, will focus on biotechnology and personalized medicine at companies and universities which are largely...
Dane County Sheriff investigating death of Medina 4-year-old
Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Marshall Police and Marshall EMS, responded to a home on the 5600 block of Box Elder Road in the town of Medina for a report of a 4-year-old in medical distress on Tuesday, July 2 at 9:54 a.m. When first responders arrived, the child was unresponsive. Despite life-saving efforts by police and paramedics, he was pronounced deceased a short time later at a local hospital. ...
Things to do in Madison: 'Moulin Rouge,' 'Saw: The Musical' and more
Explosions light up the skies for three nights this week, with around 20 fireworks shows planned across Dane County. On Wednesday, there are at least four shows, including one around 9:30 p.m. after the Madison Mallards baseball game at Warner Park, 2930 Sherman Ave. On Thursday, there are more than a dozen shows from Monona and Stoughton to Milton and Mazonmanie, plus another round at Warner Park after the new softball team, the Madison Night Mares, plays. Want some post-4th action? Head to the “Fire on the River” celebration Friday and Saturday Sauk City’s Riverway, near Water St. and Van Buren St. for fireworks at dusk Saturday.
New rapid water testing in Dane County provides faster results
MADISON, Wis. — A new rapid testing system is allowing employees with Public Health Madison and Dane County to detect bacteria in water within two to four hours. Public Health Madison Dane County has a new rapid testing system that allows scientists to detect bacteria in water within two to four hours.
Vintage Brewing Company set to open Cross Plains location
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Vintage Brewing Company is set to open a new brewpub in Cross Plains. The brewery, known for its craft brews and American-style food, will open on 1200 Main Street. The historic location has served as the site for multiple businesses, starting in the early 1900s as...
Kristi Tanner marks 5 years sober by opening Wisconsin's first nonalcoholic bottle shop
Saturday, July 6 marks two important milestones for Kristi Tanner — five years of sobriety and the opening day of Sober Social, her nonalcoholic (NA) bottle shop in Middleton.
Bill Kennedy, owner of Rock Road Companies, dies at 74
William “Bill” Kennedy, who owned Janesville-based Rock Road Companies and was twice elected president of the roadbuilders’ association, died on June 28 surrounded by family. He was 74 years old. Kennedy owned Rock Road Companies with his two brothers and most recently served as company chairman. He...
MPD: Semi overturns on N. Stoughton Road at State Hwy 30
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An overturned semi truck is expected to take several hours to get upright after it flipped Wednesday morning on N. Stoughton Road, the Madison Police Department reports. Officers with Madison Police Department’s East District responded around 7:15 a.m. to N. Stoughton Road at State Highway 30...
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