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Funeral traditions merge with growth of ‘green burials’ in Wisconsin
When Tanya Mudrick searched in 2012 for a place to bury her stillborn son, Oren, she chose Circle Cemetery in Barneveld — one of the nation’s pioneer green cemeteries. Wrapped in a quilt and placed in a hand-weaved wicker basket, Oren is buried among 60 others inside a nature preserve lush with the wetlands, springs and sandstone rock of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area.
Sensational Summer Reads: This week’s picks for adults and children
Join the Marathon County Public Library for an adventure this summer! The MCPL is celebrating the “Adventure Begins At Your Library” theme through their book displays, activity book, BINGO reading cards, summer performances, county wide programs and park story times. The library’s summer programming has something for all ages but is especially geared towards school-age children, tweens and teens. Click here for more information.
Popular Acapella group performing Thursday night in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Thursday night at the Grand Theater, you can experience 90s music with a twist, as acapella group, Straight No Chaser takes the stage. Thursday night at The Grand, the group is bringing us The Summer: The 90s Tour. The face of acapella groups has changed quite a bit in the last few years, thanks to movies like Pitch Perfect, and Thursday you can expect that same type of energy when Straight No Chaser begins. The group originally started as a student group from Indiana University in the mid 90′s. Today, it’s nine former students. They are still performing music and breaking the fourth wall together. Bandmember Jerome Collins says there will be all things 90s from television show theme songs, like Perfect Strangers, Saved by the Bell, and Golden Girls. They will also honor some of the best pop groups and singers from the decade.
Magic show returns to Kingsford’s Venue 906
KINGSFORD, Mich. (WLUC) - Magic will be in the air in Kingsford on Friday. Magic and mentalism show The Alan’s will perform at Venue 906. Food and drinks will be available from the Vagabonds Bar and Grill. Magician Jason Alan said the group is ready to show off new...
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
Sen. Andre Jacque Visits Unity Hospice in De Pere
Wisconsin Senator Andre Jacque recently visited the Unity Hospice Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Residence in De Pere to meet with staff, tour the facility, and discuss the important role of hospice and palliative care in the community. Jacque’s’ visit was part of a larger effort by the Wisconsin Hospice...
Green Bay Rockers head to Wausau
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. – Coming off the All-Star break, the Green Bay Rockers (10-8) will travel to Wausau to face the Woodchucks (15-4). This is the first of four games in a row where the two teams will face off. First pitch for tonight’s game is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Meet the Democratic candidates running for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional seat
Rebecca Cooke, Katrina Shankland and Eric Wilson will face off in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Democratic Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. The winner of the primary will face Republican Derrick Van Orden, who has held the seat since 2022. Prior to Van Orden, Democrat Ron Kind was elected to 13 terms between 1997 and 2023. ...
Event Preview: Dirt City Off-Road National 2024 In Lena, WI
AMSOIL Championship Off-Road is going short track racing with its return to Dirt City Motorplex in Lena, WI for rounds 8 and 9 for the Dirt City Off-Road National this Saturday and Sunday. Opening it's gates in 2019, the course features the best elements of other crown jewel off-road venues and is sure to provide even more memorable moments this time around as the championship battles intensify.
Plea deal reached in Brian Helfert case
MENOMINEE — A plea deal has been reached in the child sex case against former Menominee County Sheriff’s deputy Brian Helfert that likely will allow him to be a free man some day. Helfert, 61, appeared in court last week. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg and defense attorney Trenton Stupak of Escanaba, in court, said they had reached a plea agreement. With the plea deal, Helfert agrees to waive his appellate...
Green Bay Rockers head to Wausau
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. – Coming off the All-Star break, the Green Bay Rockers (10-8) will travel to Wausau to face the Woodchucks (15-4). This is the first of four games in a row where the two teams will face off. First pitch for tonight’s game is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Florida man allegedly attempted to sell fake Native American jewelry in Mercer, facing federal charges
MERCER, Wis. - 45-year-old Jose Farinango Muenala of Casselberry, Florida is being charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and misrepresenting Indian produced goods after allegedly selling fraudulent Native American jewelry, including an attempt to sell at the Mercer Loon Day festival. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department...
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in central Wisconsin
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will appear in central Wisconsin this weekend to campaign for his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris. The Harris for President campaign announced that Emhoff will speak on Saturday at the Hmong Wausau Festival. He’ll also lead a voter canvassing event in Stevens Point. The Hmong...
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