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Ex-Rockies pitcher has remarkable criticism of team
A former Colorado Rockies pitcher had a fairly damning criticism of the team after being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rockies made the rather minor move to trade reliever Nick Mears to Milwaukee on Sunday, but Mears caused a bit of a stir with some of his comments upon joining the Brewers. He suggested... The post Ex-Rockies pitcher has remarkable criticism of team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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.
Dairy shows remain ‘status quo’ at Wisconsin State Fair despite additional hurdles of avian flu
A team of around 10 veterinarians will help check-in the cattle and other show animals coming to the Wisconsin State Fair this week. Veterinary superintendent Dr. Tia Kastenson said the process will look mostly the same as it does every year, with animals coming off trailers and being settled into barns before the West Allis fairground fills with hundreds of thousands of people.
Man Convicted for Threatening Wisconsin Lawmakers over Bill that Proposed Arming Teachers
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — James Stearns was convicted Monday and sentenced to time served for making terrorist threats after he threatened to go down in a “blaze of glory” over firearms legislations by shooting legislators and family stating, “people will hunt you and your family down like an animal.”
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...
DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
MADISON - Ahead of the Wisconsin Fall Primary Aug. 13, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes, for those who will be at least 18 years of age by the next election, includes a driver license, identification card, military or student ID card, etc. There is no separate “voter ID.” A federally compliant REAL ID card is not required for voting...
Wisconsin State Fair's cream puffs roll out new flavors for centennial celebration
(WLUK) -- Wisconsin's most iconic dessert is celebrating 100 years at the state fair. The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off this week in West Allis. Sold at the fair since 1924, the Original Cream Puffs are taking it up a notch by releasing limited-edition flavors throughout the 11-day run of the State Fair.
Here are this year's Wisconsin State Fair's admission deals
MILWAUKEE — As the Wisconsin State Fair approaches, there are a handful of sponsored admission deal days for attendees to take advantage of. Here’s how to score deals to enter the fairgrounds on specific days:. Aug. 1: Piggly Wiggly $5 Day. Get into the State Fair for $5...
Kurt Tops Tyler in Davis Family 1-2 PDTR 360 Sprint Car Finish, Myers Jr., Sandholm Earn Initial A-main Victories
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 27, 2024 – If you were to describe the eighth Plymouth Dirt Track Racing program of the 2024 season on Saturday, July 27 in one word, “ordinary” most certainly wouldn’t be it. Whether it was a father-son 1-2 finish, inspired runs from...
Omro Shooting Suspect to Stand Trial after High-Speed Chase with UHaul
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – One of the suspects from a shooting and subsequent chase with a rented moving van was ordered Monday to stand trial, while the preliminary hearing for the other suspect was postponed. Shakierra Ray waived her preliminary hearing Monday. She returns to court Aug. 15 for...
Tim Falendysz steps away from mentoring scouts after 40 years
RACINE, WI — It’s impossible to put an accurate count on the number of young adults that Racine native Tim Falendysz mentored through four decades as the Scoutmaster for Troop 161 – but it’s safe to say the impact felt by all those young adults has been repaid more than tenfold to the man affectionately known by many as “Mr. F.”
Harley-Davidson announces 2025 dates for its Homecoming Festival in Milwaukee
Now that the sounds of huge concerts from Veterans Park and the roar of motorcycles across Milwaukee has faded, Harley-Davidson is ready to host another Homecoming Festival. The Milwaukee motorcycle company has announced the 2025 dates for the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival — July 10 to 13. ...
2 dead, 2 hurt following single-vehicle crash in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Two people are dead and two others are hurt following a crash that happened in New Berlin Sunday night, July 28. According to police, officers from Muskego were conducting an investigation involving the vehicle due to suspicious behavior in the vicinity of Idle Isle Park.
Broncos, Cardinals, Giants, Texans Pursued RB Josh Jacobs
As the 2023 offseason foreshadowed, Josh Jacobs departed the Raiders in free agency. The former rushing champion inked a four-year, $48MM deal with the Packers this spring, a move he long contemplated. [RELATED: Raiders Did Not Discuss New Deal With Jacobs Prior To Departure]. When addressing his decision to sign...
Evers names education firm to head MPS audit
(The Center Square) – A consulting firm with former public school administrators will lead the audit into Milwaukee Public Schools’ financial woes. Gov. Tony Evers on Monday named MGT of America Consulting to lead the probe. “I’ve been clear from the beginning that the folks selected to conduct the independent, outside audits of MPS bring expertise and specific experience in classrooms, schools, and helping support school districts facing significant challenges,...
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