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DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
Ahead of the Wisconsin fall primary, Aug. 13, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes, for those who will be at least 18 years of age by the...
A long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin could finally be filled
Despite past controversy over approving a replacement, the latest attempt to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support. Earlier this month, both Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin turned in what are known as “blue slips,” formalizing...
Reckless gunfire lands felon in trouble with law again
RACINE — A 38-year-old Racine man, who claimed he fired a handgun into the air to stop someone in a passing vehicle from shooting, now faces six criminal charges, including two felonies for his role in the incident. Randee Urban is charged with felony counts of first-degree recklessly endangering...
Mom left 5-year-old child alone in movie theater: police
STURTEVANT, WI — A 45-year-old Racine woman faces a misdemeanor count of child neglect after she allegedly left a 5-year-old child unattended in a movie theater for more than an hour earlier this month. The misdemeanor charge filed against Londie McKeever carries a maximum potential term in the Racine...
Boat Explosion on Lake Michigan Near Waukegan Leaves Two Men Injured
Two men sustained serious injuries on Tuesday when their boat exploded on Lake Michigan, near the coast of Waukegan, the Lake County Sheriff's Office reported. Witnesses and passersby witnessed the vessel, a 25-foot fiberglass boat, become completely engulfed in flames shortly before 3 p.m., according to the Chicago Tribune The incident drew a rapid response from various agencies including the Lake County Sheriff Marine Unit, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
‘Dazed’ motorist tried to flee from cop, arrested for drunken driving
RACINE — A traffic stop for a revoked driver’s license July 7 quickly led to much more for a 48-year-old Green Bay man. Bobby Montgomery faces his fourth drunken driving offense, a felony, along with a felony count of attempting to flee/elude an officer and misdemeanor counts of operating after revocation, failure to install an ignition interlocking device and obstructing an officer.
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.
Criminal complaints reveal more about suspects in wild U-Haul chase
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - Newly filed criminal complaints reveal more information about two people accused of robbing a man and going on a wild police chase with a U-Haul. Omah A. Brown, 45, from Milwaukee, and Shakierra B. Ray, 27, from Green Bay, both face multiple criminal charges after...
Here are the road closures and parking restrictions for the 2024 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
Summer festivals season is in full swing in Milwaukee with food, drinks, live music — and plenty of road closures. Though it may feel like the Bastille Days and Republican National Convention road closures just came down, you can expect some more traffic disturbances this weekend as the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival kicks off. ...
Pat’s Rib Place to leave Milwaukee Public Market; new barbecue vendor coming this fall
Last week, Pat’s Rib Place in the Milwaukee Public Market got some extra-special attention when Oprah Winfrey stopped by to visit her niece Alisha Hayes, who owns the restaurant with her husband, Ty. A week later, the barbecue joint has announced it will cease operations at the public market to focus on expanding its retail line of barbecue sauces, which will soon be available in select Milwaukee-area Meijer stores. The sauces have grown in popularity over the...
One Month Until the Backyard Barbecue
Harry & Peg Bradley’s Backyard Barbecue, our 12th annual fundraiser to benefit Lynden’s education programs, returns a month from today on Thursday, August 22, 2024, 5-8 pm. Purchase single tickets to be seated at a communal table. Purchase a Family Pass or a table for 4 or 8...
Robots remove plastic from Milwaukee waterways & raise public awareness
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is a local nonprofit that’s been striving to achieve swimmable and fishable waters for nearly 30 years. “Cleanup” is Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s middle name. Now, it’s adding a couple of high-tech tools to its arsenal. Milwaukee Riverkeeper is officially introducing two different kinds of...
TeeTime Social golf simulator bar is teeing up for opening in Hales Corners
Hales Corners will soon have its own high-tech golf simulator bar. TeeTime Social is gearing up for a fall opening at the Hales Corners Plaza, 5321-A S. 108th St. In fact, if all goes well, the new golf-focused venue is forecasted to open by October with virtual golf leagues starting in November.
Greendale Raising Cane's opening July 30; 3rd restaurant in Wisconsin
GREENDALE, Wis. - Raising Cane’s, famous for its chicken finger meals, is celebrating its first restaurant in the Milwaukee area and third in Wisconsin with the grand opening of its Greendale location on Tuesday, July 30. The new restaurant is located at 5250 S 76th Street – near Southridge...
Big Lots closing, 3 Sheeps taps into Milwaukee market
Need a snapshot of recent business news you missed? You came to the right place. What you missed: Big news about Big Lots, 3 Sheeps Brewing Company expanding to another Wisconsin city and a well-known bar is closing. Plus, a contentious apartment project in the King Park neighborhood received preliminary approval. ...
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