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Cornel West received help from Trump allies to get on Wisconsin ballot: Report
Liberal independent presidential candidate Cornel West reportedly used allies of former President Donald Trump to gain ballot access in the battleground state of Wisconsin. According to a report from USA Today, West received a boost from Republican operatives who helped him gather the required amount of signatures to be placed on the ballot. Documents from […]
Blackhawk football gears up for 2024 season
BALDWIN, WI – Football is back! The Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks (B-W) reported to practice on August 6 to prepare for the 2024 season. This year’s focus is on speed and athleticism as the team aims to build on recent success. Coming off their second consecutive winning season, the Blackhawks...
Officer, deputy found to be justified in shooting suspect at Target in Woodbury
Two members of law enforcement were found to have lawfully used force when they shot a man who pointed a pellet gun at them in Woodbury in April. In a memo to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office determined that Officer James Stoffel with the Woodbury Public Safety Department and Deputy Brian Krook of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were justified in using deadly force against 61-year-old Donald Eugene Roche.
Authorities name people involved in fatal 2-vehicle crash in Barron County
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - Authorities are naming the people involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash in Barron County. According to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the person who died in the crash is identified as 71-year-old Ira Luplow of Menominee, MI. and the person who suffered life threatening injuries is identified as 56-year-old Patricia Kronquist of Rice Lake.
Mother-daughter duo opening Dogsenter in Washburn
A new business opening in Washburn, Wisconsin is set to become the go to spot for dog owners. Dogsenter, which opens on August 26th, is the new dog store that also offers an indoor and outdoor play area, washing stations, and beverages for owners. The idea came about after owner Pam Dahlheimer realized there was nothing in town for dog owners.
Sonnentag Center's opening week festivities announced
EAU CLAIRE — The Sonnentag Events Center will officially have its ribbon cutting on Sept. 12, but the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is planning a full week of events in connection with the long-awaited opening. The $122 million facility has been in the works since before the pandemic. The County Materials Complex, named for John and Carolyn Sonnentag and their business, will host Blugold athletics offices, competitions for basketball and volleyball, and has an indoor football field for practices. The center also features a sports...
Root beer stand in Chippewa Falls to be torn down before being rebuilt
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - A root beer stand that has been in Chippewa Falls since the 1930′s is being torn down Wednesday. Anneliese and husband Robert Fish are the new owners of the 1930′s root beer stand, formerly known as Mary Ann’s Root Beer Stand. In...
JD Vance Wisconsin visit; Milwaukee Police Association endorses Trump-Vance
MILWAUKEE - Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance's plane made an emergency landing at Milwaukee Mitchell International Aiport shortly after departing the same airport on Friday, Aug. 16. After his speech at the Milwaukee Police Association building, the plane carrying Vance experienced some sort of issue while leaving Milwaukee Mitchell...
Minneapolis to see one of its biggest post-pandemic music weekends
MINNEAPOLIS — Hours before Thursday night's show, Pantera fans took their place in line outside Minneapolis' First Avenue. Mark Crawford and Tim McLean came from Milwaukee to take advantage of the venue's rare, small setting."Drum sticks, guitar picks, they're more likely to get tossed to you if you're in the front row," said McLean. Pantera isn't the only show the two friends are seeing in Minneapolis this weekend. They're also heading to U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday night to see Metallica. The legendary metal band is playing two nights in Minneapolis."I've got so many Metallica tattoos and everything," said Matthew...
Oregon Area Food Pantry reaches new record for people served this summer
OREGON, Wis. (WMTV) - Food pantry use is at an all-time high in parts of south-central Wisconsin. The Oregon Area Food Pantry is reaching new records for people served and we are only halfway through this month. Compared to last summer, numbers are nearly doubled. The pantry has served 543...
Hastings man charged after explosive found near Hastings elementary school
HASTINGS, Minn. — A Hastings man is charged after authorities say an explosive was found near an elementary school. John Allan Lee was charged this week — a year and a half after the device was found in February 2023. According to the criminal complaint, someone saw the...
Minneapolis' historic Foshay Tower celebrates its 95th year
The Historic Foshay Tower turns 95 this August. Completed in 1929, the building’s thirty-two story tower was the tallest skyscraper between Chicago and the West Coast until 1973 and has for decades been a destination in downtown.
Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 man dead off Lake Street
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A shooting in broad daylight on Thursday left one man dead off Lake Street in Minneapolis. Police said they were called to the scene on 12th Avenue South shortly before 2 p.m. At the scene, officers found the victim in an alleyway next to a thrift...
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