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8th Congressional District candidates debate for first time
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The candidates for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District took to the debate stage for the first time on Friday night. The debate took place at the Mauthe Center and featured Republican candidate Tony Wied and Democratic candidate Kristin Lyerly. Both candidates are vying for the seat previously held by Mike Gallagher […]
Ultimate Fall 2024 Road Trip for Vintage Finds in Illinois and Wisconsin
Get ready to hit the road and uncover vintage treasures as northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin transform into a shopper’s paradise this fall. With hundreds of unique shops offering antiques, retro finds, and one-of-a-kind pieces, this self-guided road trip is the perfect way to embrace the season and support local businesses.
UW-Stevens Point ranks among the best public universities in Midwest
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is again ranked among the best public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The magazine’s 2025 rankings place UW-Stevens Point as 12th among regional public universities in the 12 states in its Midwest region. The university was recognized for its graduation and first-year retention rates and peer assessment rating, as well as higher earnings and lower median debt for graduates.
Wisconsin communities receiver over $32M for alternative transportation projects
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced over $32 million in federal funding Friday for 56 projects throughout the state supporting alternative, non-motorized transportation.
Wisconsin city’s mailing of duplicate absentee ballots raises confusion, questions over elections
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — When the elections clerk in Wisconsin’s heavily Democratic capital city of Madison announced on Monday that duplicate absentee ballots had mistakenly been sent to around 2,000 voters, it ignited concerns about election integrity from a Republican congressman and others on the right. Every vote...
Underly requests more Wisconsin school funding, blames GOP legislature for delay
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly called for non-partisanship and increased public school funding in her State of Education address, condemning the Republican-led legislature for tying up money meant to fund the state’s new literacy law. While the Department of Instruction’s new Office of Literacy has already given curriculum suggestions and other teacher support, it has only received 2% of funding allocated to it, leaving public schools to foot the bill. ...
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