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Aztalan musician inducted into the Wisconsin Blues Hall of Fame
LAKE MILLS — Paul Filipowicz, a blues guitarist from Aztalan, has received his official induction into the Wisconsin Blues Hall of Fame. “That blew my mind,” Filipowicz said, remembering when he got the call. He learned he would be in the Hall last year, but received his plaque earlier this month. Filipowicz has been playing music for as long as he can remember. His family was very musical, and he...
Climate change could drive loons out of Minnesota and Wisconsin, scientist warns
MINOCQUA, Wis. — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they're literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue Lake in Minocqua, Wisconsin has become a holiday of sorts."It is a big deal around here," said lake resident Brian Colianni "When the chicks hatch, it's loon watch."For 32 years, Professor Walter Piper, a biology professor at Chapman University in Orange, California, has made the trek from the West Coast for this front-row seat. Piper Tags and tracks loons with the help...
Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launch fundraiser to restore historic property
Mary Gruhl thought she could fix up the R.D. Pike Building with just a dustpan, broom, a can of paint and a brush. She was determined to have the building cleaned up in a week. But the building, more than 125 years old and used a fish hatchery and residence, proved to need more work than expected. Gruhl and other Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launched an initiative to...
Speaker Robin Vos on the RNC and 2024 presidential race
So what brings you out to the Republican National Convention?. So I've been to every convention since 1996. I've traveled across the country watching politics kind of from up close. This is the political epicenter for the week that it's here. I am incredibly proud that it is in Wisconsin. They have worked really hard to make this an excellent convention and if you ask, I think I've probably talked to delegates from half the country, and the thing that makes me the most proud is that, Wisconsin, nice is real. I have heard from all these delegates. They love Milwaukee. People have been friendly. The venue's been great. Weather's been spectacular, so I think that the organizers and, frankly, the party in the state has done a great job of showing the best that Wisconsin has to offer.
Summer school wraps up for the season
LAKE MILLS — Tuesday was the last day of summer school for the nearly 900 kids from elementary through high school that attended this summer. Summer school coordinator Nate Grundahl said the summer school consistently has diverse offerings for students, and there were even more this year. “It’s a program that offers a lot of enrichment and partnerships with the community,” Grundahl said. ...
Beloit man accused of punching 91-year-old in the face
A 24-year-old Beloit man is accused of punching a 91-year-old man in the head following a fender bender. According to the criminal complaint, the elderly victim was traveling northbound on Spruce Street the evening of July 14th when he swerved and hit a parked car while trying to avoid another car backing out of a driveway.
New Amazon distribution facility set to break ground in September
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After a two year delay, a new Amazon distribution facility in Cottage Grove is breaking ground this September. The 3 million square-foot facility will be located at the intersection of highways N and TT. The distribution center is expected to generate more than $5 million in...
Janesville School District plans job fair
JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District will host a job fair on Tuesday, July 30 from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesday, July 31, from 9 to noon, both at Marshall Middle School, 25 S. Pontiac Dr.. “For those hoping to find fresh start, a different job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities for employment at” the district, a statement from the district reads. ...
Big Ten’s Drunkest City Approves Alcohol Sales At College Football Games
It took longer than many might’ve expected, but Wisconsin football fans will soon be able to purchase alcohol inside Camp Randall Stadium. The announcement was made on Monday during the start of Big Ten Media Days. That’s huge news for a campus that loves its booze. Madison, Wisconsin is the conference’s drunkest city according to […] The post Big Ten’s Drunkest City Approves Alcohol Sales At College Football Games appeared first on BroBible.
Lake Mills natives open new ice cream store this summer
LAKE MILLS — Sisters Debbie Kulow and Michelle Sukow said their love of ice cream started at a very young age. Even on the hottest days, their parents would have them bike to the Dairy Queen in Lake Mills and buy ice cream for the family. Now, Kulow and Sukow have opened an ice cream shop of their own in Lake Mills. After talking about it for eight years, the sisters opened Jerzey Junction on Sandy Beach Road. They said they have seen a lot...
Crews respond to water main break in Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - Crews are working to repair a water main break Monday in Middleton. The City of Middleton noted the 6400 block of Maywood Avenue and Amherst Road are affected, and water is expected to be turned off until 11:30 a.m. when repairs are completed. Officials noted residents...
Red Pines Cafe focuses on flavor, hospitality, growth
ONALASKA – With a direct view of Lake Onalaska’s northern shore, The Red Pines Cafe is the newest addition to the Red Pines family. The cafe – which opened earlier this year at W7305 County Road Z – joins the Red Pines Bar & Grill and a handful of Airbnbs owned and operated by Corinna and Michael Todd.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Prairie Dirt Classic, Wilmot Debut Pit World of Outlaws Stars Against Fast Locals
The World of Outlaws makes its second 2024 visit to Illinois and Wisconsin for three nights of racing in four days. Dirt Late Model history will be tested and written. A two-state trip to Illinois and Wisconsin has the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models chasing glory and adding a new chapter to the record books.
Wisconsin Music Festival Surprises Fans with Drone Show
It's music festival season, and Wisconsin is home to several huge festivals that draw tens of thousands of fans for several days of music and fun, one of these festivals just surprised fans with a high-tech show to end the day.
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