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Rich Bisaccia Gives First Review of Packers' Kicking Competition
The Green Bay Packers have a very young nucleus of players ready to roll in 2024. They have a superb roster led by Jordan Love, who just inked a massive four-year, $220 million extension. Now the rest of the roster is looking to take another step forward and help the...
Shawano County Sheriff’s Department Prepares for New K-9 Addition
SHAWANO, WI- Following the retirement of K-9 Arres earlier this summer, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department is gearing up to welcome a new K-9 unit. Capt. Nick Prey, who oversees the K-9 program, confirmed that a female Belgian Malinois has been reserved. Training will commence in mid-November 2024, with dates yet to be finalized. The training will be led by master trainer Tony Pallotta from Toronto, Canada, who conducts his own handler training courses.
Brewers need to respond to rival Cardinals, Dodgers big additions in three team trade
The Milwaukee Brewers need to respond. In the battle for the NL Central, the St. Louis Cardinals, the closest threat to the Brewers position atop the division, just swung a massive three team trade. The Cardinals brought in both Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham in one fell swoop, only shipping...
Ski Sharks place second at state tournament
The Shawano Ski Sharks earned a second-place finish at the Wisconsin State Tournament held July 18-21 on Lake Wazeecha at Red Sand Beach at South Wood County Park near Wisconsin Rapids. Hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers, the competition featured more than two dozen teams. The Ski Sharks are...
Late-Round Packers Pick Looking Like Possible Steal Early in Camp
The Green Bay Packers enter this season with high expectations after the 2023 season caught people around the league by surprise. That won't happen this go around and the Packers made sure to continue adding talent to this roster. They made some nice additions in free agency before adding 11 total players in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Meet the Republican candidates running in the primary for Wisconsin's 86th Assembly seat
Incumbent John Spiros will face challengers Donna Rozar and Trine Spindler in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Republican Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 86th Assembly District. The winner of the primary will face Democratic Party candidate John Small, who is unopposed for the party's nomination. The district has...
Wisconsin constitutional amendments and the crazy train of political obstructionism
Wisconsin Farmers Union wants the public to understand the impact two proposed constitutional amendments on the Aug. 13 ballot will have on our rural communities, farms, infrastructure and communities. Two questions will appear on the ballot, both designed to limit the power of the governor to distribute federal funding. If they pass, the balance of […]
Rides at Wisconsin State Fair inspected for safety ahead of opening day
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Three days until the Wisconsin State Fair, safety is top of mind as all of the carnival rides undergo testing and scrutiny from state inspectors. Before the fair fun can begin inside Spin City every single Wisconsin State Fair ride must pass a rigorous test.
Sheboygan Police Searching for Man with a Warrant
The Sheboygan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man with an active warrant. Robert W. Williams is wanted for his alleged involvement in “multiple felony offenses,” and a felony bench warrant has been issued. Authorities do believe he saved his facial hair,...
American Pickers looking for items ahead of visit to Wisconsin in September
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Episodes of American Pickers will be filmed in Wisconsin in September. The show explores the world of antique "picking" on The History Channel. The Pickers are looking for unique people and items to showcase on the show. People interested can send their name, phone number, location and...
Committee Studying Potential Regulation for AI in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A state committee is studying potential regulation for Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin. Committee Chair, state Senator Julian Bradley, says he hopes the committee’s work can help alleviate peoples’ fears about AI. “Is it going to replace me? Is it going to take my...
Right-wing opponent to conservation lists Wisconsin as part of 2024 plans
American Stewards of Liberty (ASL), a right-wing anti-conservation group, named Wisconsin in its 2024 strategic plan, stating it wants to stop federal funding of the recently established Pelican River Forest conservation easement. With the help of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the organization was heavily involved in the local effort to...
Wisconsin boosts investment in coastal communities
Coastal communities across Wisconsin are getting a funding boost to bolster local economies, natural resources and quality of life. About $1.3 million in grants are going to areas along the Great Lakes. That includes larger cities - like Kenosha, Milwaukee and Sheboygan - and small towns like Gibraltar in Door County.
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