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Governor Evers asks voters to vote ‘no’ at the Aug. 13 election
EAU CLAIRE — Governor Tony Evers (D) visited Eau Claire Monday in order to encourage voters to vote ‘no’ on two questions that will be present on the Aug. 13 ballot. The questions read: “Delegation of appropriation power. Shall section 35 (1) of article IV of the constitution be created to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated?” and “Allocation of federal moneys. Shall section 35 (2) of article IV of the constitution be created...
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin; scholarship program
This Saturday night, 16 smart and talented high school senior girls from all over Wisconsin will come together in Franklin for a chance to win $20,000 in college scholarships. It's called the "Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin Program" and this weekend are the finals. Last year's winner, Maggie Feng, and state chairperson, Meg Sranske, join FOX6 WakeUp with the details.
Acuity Insurance named to Ward’s 50
SHEBOYGAN – Acuity Insurance was named to the 2024 Ward’s 50 list of top-performing property-casualty companies for the 25th consecutive year. Jeff Rieder, partner and head of Ward Group, said the company analyzes the performance of nearly 3,000 property-casualty insurers for the list. “We recognize Acuity for outstanding...
Michaels Set to Open on Saturday
A new retailer is set to open their doors in Sheboygan this Saturday. Michaels, which operates over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada – as well as online – is opening in Memorial Plaza with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Sheboygan Mayor Ryan Sorenson manning the scissors at 9 a.m., launching activities that are slated to run until 2 p.m. Some of those activities include free crafts, jewelry and art vendors, cookie and bead-making stations, giveaways and more.
Thiel perfect at Dodge County Fairgrounds; IRA championship chase continues with Wilmot and Angell Park double August 17-18
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 29, 2024) - It was a night to remember for “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73, not only concluding their Friday night visit to Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, with an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series triumph, but securing a perfect scorecard in the process, commencing preliminary competition with the night’s fastest qualifying time, as well as heat race and dash victories. Impressive enough, the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native led every circuit of the 20-lap contest, earning a $4,000 payday for his efforts in his third IRA victory of the season.
Thanks for supporting my Overall Grand Champion Market Lamb | By Jack Dornacker
July 29, 2024 – Slinger, WI – A huge thank you to Gehring’s Meat Market for buying my overall Grand Champion Market Lamb for $23/lb at the Washington County Youth Livestock Auction. I am 14 years old and a member of Slinger FFA. This is my 6th...
Milwaukee transgender woman killed; Clayton Hubbird sentenced
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man who pleaded guilty in the 2022 death of a transgender woman was sentenced on Monday, July 29 to 23 years in prison plus an additional seven years and seven months of extended supervision. Clayton Hubbird pleaded guilty in May to first-degree reckless homicide in the...
7-30-24 ssm health fdl volunteers to host collective goods sale
The SSM Health Fond du Lac Volunteers have scheduled a Collective Goods sale from Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9 in the SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital lobby concourse, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac. The sale is scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm from August 6 to 8, and from 9 am to 3 pm on August 9. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase quality hardcover books 50 to 75 percent off retail price! This sale will feature bestsellers, children’s, reference, hobby, nature and wildlife, sports and special gift items. All books are available for immediate purchase. Proceeds from this sale will benefit patient programs and services, as well as the scholarship fund sponsored by the SSM Health Fond du Lac Volunteers. For more information, call 920-926-4895.
New Berlin fatal crash; driver fleeing from police, 2 dead, 2 hurt
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Two people are dead and two others are hurt following a crash in New Belin on Sunday night, July 28. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. near Martin Road and National Avenue. According to police, a Muskego officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a...
Green Bay residents to see water rate hike in August
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Water rates will rise next month for Green Bay customers. Green Bay Water released its new water service rates Monday that will go into effect on Aug. 1, 2024. Green Bay Water filed the rate case with the PSCW on January 3 to help the utility...
Milwaukee teachers’ union accuses recall collaborative of campaign violations
(The Center Square) – There is now an ethics complaint to go along with the effort to recall four members of Milwaukee’s school board. The Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association said it filed an ethics complaint against the Milwaukee Public School School Board Recall Collaborative. “The people of Milwaukee deserve clean, transparent elections so they know who is funding the candidates and initiatives seeking their vote. That’s why we have campaign...
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