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Four teens arrested following police chase on County MM
Four teenagers were arrested early in the morning of Friday, July 19 following an incident where they ran from a disabled vehicle on County MM at Rome Corners Road. According to a Dane County Sheriff’s Office news release, the arrests were made in the town of Oregon after a disturbance where Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a 911 disconnect at 5:27 a.m. When deputies arrived, several people ran from a disabled car on the side of the road.
New Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade in Lisbon has set an opening date of Aug. 5
The wait is nearly over. Lisbon's Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade is slated to open Monday, Aug. 5, the company announced on its Facebook page. Pizza Ranch is at Lisbon Business Park East, a part of the village's first TIF district. It's at Townline Road and Main Street (Highway 74) at the former site of Lied's Nursery. Lied's closed about 14 years ago.
Fort McCoy welcomes first Hispanic female Garrison Commander
MONROE CO., Wis. (WEAU) - Fort McCoy held a U.S. Army Garrison change-of-command ceremony Friday morning while also marking a milestone. Colonel Sheyla Baez-Ramirez became Fort McCoy’s first Hispanic female U.S. Army garrison. “Being a garrison commander is a great opportunity. Not everybody in the Army gets opportunity to...
Wisconsin Evening Forecast: Quiet Night with Low 60s, Showers Return Sunday Afternoon
Milwaukee, WI – A calm and cool evening is expected across Wisconsin tonight, with temperatures dipping into the low 60s. Residents near the lake can anticipate slightly warmer conditions. The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan reports a quiet night with passing clouds. According to the National Weather Service, the tranquil...
Kalmbach Media sells Town of Brookfield property for $6.5 million to California company
Kalmbach Media sold its property in the Town of Brookfield to a California-based packaging company for $6.6 million. Silgan Containers, which specializes in metal food packaging, finalized the purchase of the lot on Wednesday which includes a two story building with 57,750 square feet. Kalmbach Media and Silgan Containers have not responded...
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin State Line: Showers Sunday, Storms Midweek
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois and the Wisconsin state line area can expect a mix of weather conditions in the upcoming days, with isolated showers on Sunday followed by potential storms early next week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, temperatures will remain near seasonal averages...
Ruffed grouse drumming counts up in northern and central Wisconsin regions, down in southwestern
Ruffed grouse drumming increased this spring in two of three priority areas and the species appears to be on the upward phase of its traditional 10-year population cycle in Wisconsin, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The DNR's 2024 ruffed grouse drumming survey showed a 57% increase in drum counts statewide...
Save America Rally: Uniting conservatives for a stronger future | By Laura Jones
Slinger, WI – Washington County Republican Party announces the Save America Rally to be held at the Sterling Chalet in Richfield on August 17, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The key objective of the event is to bring patriots and fellow conservatives together to discuss pressing community and national issues ahead of the November U.S. Presidential Elections and to create a common platform for conservatives to voice their opinions.
Weather Webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Chance for a few thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, especially inland. Temperatures will reach into the upper 70s with a bit more humidity. Monday will be similar, with a stray afternoon storm and 70s. Better chance for storms late Tuesday into Wednesday then sunny the rest of the week.
Did RNC guests eat and drink differently than Wisconsinites? Here's what bartenders said
The Republican National Convention took over hotels and the downtown entertainment district for four days, bringing a slew of new faces from around the country to Milwaukee. Bars and restaurants did their best to prepare for the visitors, but were there any unexpected favorites from the out-of-towners? We asked bartenders around the convention site, and here's what they said. ...
4 years after Kyle Rittenhouse shooting, Wisconsin city reflects on unity and moving on
Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a picturesque community on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is known for its boats, fresh corn at the farmer's market and the country's oldest velodrome. However, everything changed when Kenosha burst into the national spotlight in 2020. Jacob Blake, 29, a father of three, was shot...
Former Milwaukee Bucks Champ Reveals Blunt Message To Mike Budenholzer After Ugly Playoff Loss vs. Brooklyn Nets
Back in 2021, a lot of people were pleased and surprised to see Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks go far in the playoffs and win the championship. Turns out, former NBA guard Jeff Teague had a different mindset then, which led to a blunt message for then-head coach Mike Budenholzer.
GOP efforts to reach Black voters through RNC a ‘miscalculation’
Republican efforts to win over Black voters during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee may have fallen short as GOP members failed to showcase party diversity and fell back on controversial talking points. Though former President Trump is hoping to siphon Black voter support from Democrats this year, only eight of the speakers at the convention…
EVENING STORMS END... MORE SPOTTY STORMS SUNDAY
As expected, scattered storms dropped into northern Wisconsin from Upper Michigan earlier Saturday afternoon. No severe weather is expected but there could be some locally heavy rainfall and small hail. Storms should begin to fade after sunset. Lows tonight could be as cool as the mid 50s in the Northwoods, but low/mid 60s are expected farther south. Sunday begins dry, but more spotty afternoon storms could develop. The best chance of a storm on Sunday looks to be west and southwest of Green Bay during the afternoon & evening. Highs should be near 80 degrees.
Sheboygan's 3 Sheeps Brewing now has a Milwaukee location, shared with Hacienda Beer Co.
Sheboygan's 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. now has a Milwaukee location as it moves into a shared space with Hacienda Beer Co. on the east side. Hacienda Beer, launched by the founders of Door County Brewing Co., opened its Milwaukee taproom in 2019 at 2018 E. North Ave. ...
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