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Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns
Formerly incarcerated people, former staff and parents of people being held in Wisconsin prisons are awaiting a third party review of the Department of Corrections as concerns mount about neglect and mistreatment. Last week, members of the public made their case for change at a hearing of the Assembly Committee on Corrections. Those who testified […] The post Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
RNC voices, Conservative activist pastor, College Republicans, Cow hoof trimming
A WPR producer brings us observations and reactions from Wisconsinites in and around the RNC. We also talk with a reporter about the extreme views and political influence of a Wisconsin Pastor. Then several Republican college students share their views on the party. And we meet Nate the Hoof Guy.
Cancer advocates ask U.S Senate candidates to commit to the fight
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered in Madison Tuesday with cancer survivors and advocates to sit down for coffee with Senator Tammy Baldwin. As a part of their Cancer Votes program, ACS CAN called on both U.S. Senate candidates, Baldwin and Hovde,...
Arrowhead High School alumnus selected on Day 3 of MLB draft, one of four Wisconsinites taken
Michael Carpenter, an alumnus of Arrowhead High School and more recently a pitcher at Madison College, heard his name early on Day 3 of the Major League Baseball draft. Carpenter, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound left-hander, was selected in the 11th round by the Minnesota Twins, the 338th choice. He's among a handful of Wisconsin-connected...
Janesville man arrested in domestic violence stalking case
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Police in Janesville have arrested Shawn Ross, 47, who is accused of stalking a victim, both in-person and with electronic devices. According to police, Ross was involved in a domestic relationship with the victim prior to the victim coming to authorities with safety concerns. An investigation, which involved the use of […]
Mysterious ‘tornado’ prompts sirens to be sounded in Footville, Janesville
JANESVILLE – Janesville and Footville were buzzing Tuesday afternoon about strange funnel cloud spottings. According to police scanner traffic, the Footville Fire Department spotted a funnel cloud shortly after 1 p.m. Then, at approximately 1:43 p.m., an officer reported on the scanner traffic seeing debris near the area of Highway 14 on the east side of Janesville resembling that resulting from a tornado touching down. ...
Beaver Dam car dealer accused of rolling back odometers and title fraud
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WBAY) - The DMV has revoked the wholesale dealer licenses for Great Lakes Motors LLC, a car dealer in Beaver Dam. The business is accused of rolling back odometers on vehicles they sold to consumers, as well as falsifying title documents, in violation of state law. The...
Police shoot, kill person outside of RNC security zone
MILWAUKEE — A Columbus police officer shot and killed a person about a mile west of the Republican National Convention security zone Tuesday, sources and witnesses told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and WISC 12 News. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office said an adult male was killed. Brian...
New Fitchburg camp seeks to help girls learn construction job skills
More than a dozen local girls will take part in a construction skills camp this week at the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center in Fitchburg. The free camp aims to teach girls ages 14 to 18 skills for careers in carpentry, electrical, interior design, architecture, siding, roofing and heavy machinery operation. The girls also will be connected with potential employment opportunities or mentoring.
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