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Suspects in shooting, chase linked to statewide fraud spree, face court in Winnebago Co.
OSHKOSH (WLUK) – The suspects allegedly involved in a shooting and subsequent chase of a moving van were involved in a series of fraud attempts across the state, according to the mother of one of the suspects, a criminal complaint states. Police arrested Omah Brown and Shakierra Ray of...
ECHO recieves $11,000 grant from Advia Credit Union for disaster relief after the recent tornados
JANESVILLE— ECHO, Inc. received a $11,000 grant from Advia Credit Union to help with tornado assistance. According to its press release the money comes through its Advancing Lives Grants to assist Wisconsin tornado victims following the June tornadoes that hit southwest Wisconsin. This donation is part of a broader initiative that has raised $35,000 for the community. ...
'An entirely new energy': Black voters see jolt of enthusiasm with Kamala Harris' rise
MADISON – As Vice President Kamala Harris effectively replaces President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, Sabrina Madison sees an opportunity for "a Black woman to do what Black women have historically done, forever, in America." "When we improve things for ourselves we, in essence, improve things for everyone else, too,"...
Wisconsin patients are still suffering effects of Ozempic shortage, pharmacists say
Patients at a Milwaukee pharmacy are feeling the shortage of Ozempic and other medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. These medications — known as GLP-1 drugs — have been in short supply since 2022. Manufacturer Novo Nordisk advised that the shortage will last until at least the end of the year.
Representative Donna Rozar Honored by Wisconsin Counties Association
State Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award for her work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. “Rep. Rozar has been a strong partner to counties, not just in the 69th Assembly District, but for all...
Pizza Hut franchisee files for bankruptcy amid legal battle
Pizza Hut franchisee EYM Pizza has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it is in the middle of a legal feud with its creditors. The franchisee, which operates 140 Pizza Hut locations in states like Georgia, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, listed Pizza Hut and Manufactures Bank as its creditors, owing $2.2 million to the pizza […]
Respecting sacred tribal sites, Amazon distribution center, Harris in Wisconsin
Tribal elders raise concerns about disrespectful behavior by non-native people at sites considered sacred, Amazon opens its new distribution center in Weston to serve northcentral Wisconsin, crowd greets Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin as she begins her presidential campaign.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Support given for inpatient behavioral health facility in northern Wisconsin
SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Board is supporting Polk County in an initiative to address concerns for lack of access to facilities in the region for inpatient acute behavioral health beds. According to the letter of support drafted by Board Chair Tim Kessler, the lack of facilities for behavioral health in the region has caused pressure on other local entities such as law enforcement, related to transportation and personnel costs, bed location and access. Much of this stemmed from the closure of the facilities...
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