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Mass die-off of freshwater mussels in Wisconsin leads to discovery of new parasite
Researchers have discovered a new parasite in freshwater mussels after investigating hundreds of mussels that died along the Embarrass River in Shawano County six years ago. The findings were recently published in the international, peer-reviewed journal Parasitologia. Researchers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources were among agencies that collaborated to study the mass die-off in 2018. Biologists observed sick mussels lying on their sides on the surface of the river with open shells when they’re normally buried in the river bottom.
Common Sense Citizens to host candidate forum Monday, July 22, 2024 for 24th State Assembly seat
West Bend, WI – Common Sense Citizens of Washington County will host a candidate forum for the 24th Wisconsin Assembly seat between Dan Knodl and Janel Brandtjen on Monday, July 22, 2024. Washington County Insider on YouTube. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at Bub’s Irish Pub, N116...
No one is hurt after a crash in Vernon County
LA FARGE, Wis. (WEAU) - No one is hurt after a crash in La Farge on July 9. According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on State Highway 82 near the Bear Creek Cemetery. A 16-year-old female was driving onto the right shoulder when she lost control during an apparent overcorrection. The vehicle went off the road, hit a fence and a utility pole.
Vehicle stolen from Viola recovered in La Crosse
VIOLA, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson has released more information about vehicle stolen in the community of Viola that appears to be tied to a previous case involving three juveniles that led law enforcement on chase earlier this month. Sheriff Torgerson reports the auto theft occurred in...
Milwaukee Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Likely Today and Tuesday
Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin residents should prepare for a mixed weather pattern over the next few days. The National Weather Service in Milwaukee has forecasted afternoon chances for showers and thunderstorms today and Monday, with a lake breeze developing each day. This breeze will reduce temperatures and storm chances near Lake Michigan.
New ALDI location opening in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Starting on July 25, those who shop at ALDI’s grocery store now have a new location to go to in La Crosse. The store is located at 4344 Mormon Coulee Road, and will have its ribbon cutting ceremony July 25 at 8:00 a.m., with the store opening after the ceremony. The first 100 customers in line will receive a “Golden Ticket” that could be worth up to $100.
RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman
The RNC played footage from a pro-Palestinian protest at Ole Miss' campus where a frat bro made monkey noises at a Black woman. The post RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman appeared first on NewsOne.
Wisconsin Whey Protein to pay $350K for violating state wastewater laws
DARLINGTON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Wisconsin Whey Protein Inc. have settled a lawsuit alleging that the company violated state wastewater and stormwater laws. According to a release, Wisconsin Whey Protein will pay $350,000 to resolve the violations related to its operation of a cheese...
Watch: Staci Fritz of Calliope makes sweet corn ice cream
The July edition of Cooking with the Cap Times featured chef Staci Fritz of Calliope Ice Cream at the Kessenich's Innovation Center in Madison. Watch the demonstration below, hosted by food editor Lindsay Christians. Fritz demonstrated how to make one of Calliope's most loved summertime flavors, sweet corn. After churning...
Mallards rally, score seven unanswered to beat Pit Spitters at home
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Mallards beat the Traverse City Pit Spitters 7-4 at the Duck Pond on Friday night. Madison was down 4-0 in the bottom of the sixth, before they scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth, then five runs in the bottom of the eighth.
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