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Wisconsin Braces for Severe Thunderstorms and Hazardous Lake Conditions Friday Until 7PM
Green Bay, WI – Severe weather is expected to impact Wisconsin this afternoon, with scattered strong thunderstorms predicted across central, northeast, and east-central parts of the state. The most significant risk period is from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., when storms could bring damaging winds, lightning, small hail, and torrential rainfall, leading to localized flooding.
The political tide turns in Wisconsin
The big news out of Wisconsin’s primary Tuesday was the defeat of two ballot measures crafted by Republican legislators that would have hamstrung the governor’s ability to hand out federal emergency aid. Farmers, small business owners and child care providers who were rescued from bankruptcy by millions of dollars in federal relief funds distributed by […]
Public record for August 16, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). MARGO VINGUM, 20, of Janesville, stalking, June 27, 900 block of South Tarrant Road, Township of La Prairie. MARVIN MARSHALL, 30, of Beloit, burglary of building or dwelling, July 5, 300 block of Caroline Street, Janesville. TYREES SCOTT, 53, of Sun Prairie, possession of narcotic drugs, July 26, Hwy 59, Town of Fulton.
Uptick in robberies, thefts on Milwaukee's east side prompts meeting with city officials
In mid-July, Bryant Junco began patrolling his neighborhood on Milwaukee’s east side during the middle of the night. Before Junco began patrolling, he had noticed car break-ins and broken window glass. He thought that was just a part of living downtown. However, news coverage raised his awareness of what was going on —...
The owner of Romeys in Franklin has purchased the former Wegner’s St. Martins Inn property
The former Wegner’s St. Martins Inn property in Franklin has a new owner. That owner operates Romeys Place Bar & Grill at 7508 S. North Cape Road in Franklin. The...
J.J. Koepsell was a plumbing wholesaler for years on Sheboygan's riverfront. Today, its former site is home to a future apartment complex.
SHEBOYGAN – A ship chandlery store and retail hardware was established in 1889 called the J.J. Koepsell Co. The firm, originally at 1029 S. Eighth St., had a long run in the city. In 1902, according to Press clippings provided by the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center, the firm was incorporated, and Koepsell, with sailing vessels being replaced by steamboats, added a large line of hardware, plumbing, heating and mill supplies. ...
A farm to fork business proposed for Hartland would include a coffee shop and a restaurant
Were there always cows in the field north of Arrowhead High School in Merton? They were ever-present on the land over two decades ago and they've returned the last three years as part of a plan to combine farmland preservation with one family's desire to bring a tasty treat to Lake Country. ...
Oconomowoc pushes back Wizard of Oz 85th anniversary celebration for rain
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — In 1939, The Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc was one of the first venues to premiere “The Wizard of Oz,” which would go on to become one of the most iconic films of all time. The City intends to celebrate the 85th anniversary of this historic moment in film history, but it’ll have to wait a bit longer due to poor weather in the area.
Jack’s Curbside Coffee opening soon in downtown Janesville
Pretty soon you will be able to have a cup of Joe delivered right to your vehicle at a new coffee shop opening in the next few weeks in downtown Janesville. Owner Michael Lindaas says Jack’s Curbside Coffee at 27 East Racine Street has an app to make ordering easy.
Cucumber salmonella outbreak spreads to Wisconsin. What to know
Public health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak from cucumbers that has rendered more than 400 people ill, including several in Wisconsin. As of July 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had traced the salmonella outbreak to 31 states and the District of Columbia. Between March and July, 449 people became...
Wisconsin State Patrol launches "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign
MADISON, Wis. -- As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Wisconsin State Patrol announced Friday troopers and inspectors will focus on preventing impaired driving as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, starting Aug. 16.
'100 percent about the community': Milwaukee radio host, organizer Keyon Jackson-Malone dies
Keyon Jackson-Malone, a talk show host and community organizer well known in Milwaukee's Black community, died suddenly Monday. Jackson-Malone, 47, had a weekly show, "The Man Show" on WNOV, which listeners remember as a "safe space" to discuss life. ...
Minnesota weather outlook suggests warmer-than-average autumn
MINNEAPOLIS — If Friday's cloudy and cooler weather has you excited for autumn, you're not alone. The start of meteorological fall, Sept. 1, is just about two weeks away and the Climate Prediction Center just released their outlook for the season.Typically over September, October and November, the Twin Cities has an average temperature of about 49 degrees. If you remember last fall, conditions were well above average, with an average temperature of about 53 degrees. Fall of 2023 was also wetter than average around the metro, with more than 10 inches of rainfall, compared to the average of 7.21 inches.Like it or...
Wisconsin state park use still strong and growing. But there are warning signs about outdoors funding.
More people went to Wisconsin state parks during the COVID-19 pandemic — and the trend is sticking around. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum showed that sales of state park annual admission stickers in 2023 remained high — almost a 50% increase over 2019. ...
Statewide movement pushes companies to hire more people with disabilities
WAUKESHA, Wis. — A new statewide campaign is pushing Wisconsin businesses to hire people they may have previously overlooked. The Think Ability Wisconsin initiative is a grant-funded resource center working to empower employees with disabilities and their employers. Steinhafels in Waukesha is one company that is answering the call...
Eight states have implemented statewide policies on K-12 school cellphone usage
Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Eight states have implemented statewide policies on K-12 school cellphone usage. Wisconsin voters defeat two ballot measures that would have limited the governor’s power to distribute federal funds. Elections...
Rock County voters overwhelmingly rejected state referendum questions. Walworth County results were split
JANESVILLE — When area voters went to the polls Tuesday, they were asked to vote on two referendum questions placed on ballots by state Republicans. The Associated Press called the referendum results late Tuesday, with each question rejected by a statewide 58% to 42% margin. The questions would have limited the power of the governor to spend federal money. Question 1 asked voters to prohibit the state Legislature from delegating...
Election officials keep Green Party presidential candidate on Wisconsin ballot
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin elections officials dismissed a Democratic National Committee employee’s demands Friday to remove the Green Party’s presidential candidate from the ballot in the key swing state. DNC employee David Strange filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday asking the commission...
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