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Bergstrom Drives Wishes Home, Raising a Record $355K for Kids
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Bergtrom Automotive team and community members raised an all time record of $355,000 to help make life-changing wishes come true for local kids and families facing critical illnesses. Throughout the month of June, Bergstrom led a number of fundraisers to help raise money for Make-A-Wish...
Wisconsin judge defies Democratic attorney general with last-minute voting rule change
Wisconsin election officials will now be required to provide disabled Wisconsin voters, who legally cannot vote independently, an absentee ballot via email. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell ordered last week that voters with disabilities such as blindness or other physical disabilities that impair one’s dexterity are entitled to vote electronically. Voters will still […]
Waukesha Prepares for Two-Day Fourth of July Extravaganza
WAUKESHA, Wis. (WAUK) — The city of Waukesha is gearing up for a two-day Independence Day celebration, featuring a neighborhood beer garden, fireworks display, and a parade through downtown. The festivities kick off on July 3 with the Neighborhood Beer Garden & Fireworks event at Lowell Park, 2201 Michigan...
'Space Cadet'; Gino at the Movies
MILWAUKEE - Rex has always dreamed of going to space, and thanks to her doctored resume, she lands a spot in NASA's astronaut training program. ‘Space Cadet’ comes to Prime Video July 4. Gino Salomone sits down with a few people involved in the film.
Studio Milwaukee at The Cooperage: Amos Lee
Our second week of Studio Milwaukee Sessions at The Cooperage brought something a little different for each of the three shows. Brigitte Calls Me Baby started it off with their full-band swagger. Hippo Campus kept it going with a two-man acoustic set punctuated by some real talk and a sprinkling of goofiness. Then Amos Lee finished it off solo with this career-spanning performance that had the audience in his sway from the first strum.
‘Great American Punchline’ Addresses Divisions with Humor
From Lenny Bruce to Richard Pryor to Wanda Sykes, comedians have often used their jokes to address the most pressing issues of the moment. And what issue is more important at this particular moment than the fragile state of American democracy?. On Saturday, July 6 “The Great American Punchline” will...
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water.
Wisconsin democrats raise concerns about a pair of ballot questions in upcoming election.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - State Representative Jill Billings hosted a press conference in La Crosse Tuesday to discuss her push for voters to vote no on two constitutional amendment ballot questions that will be on the August 13 ballot. The first question would prevent the legislature from being able...
New Berlin launches new drone show during Independence Day celebration
NEW BERLIN, Wis. — You might notice some flashing bright lights in the sky in New Berlin this week. And no, they aren't fireworks. The city is planning to launch its first-ever drone show on Friday as part of the Fourth of July Festival. The display starts at 9:30...
Right-wing election observers cause disruptions in Milwaukee, Glendale polling places
GLENDALE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Conservative election observers tied to an ongoing lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s absentee ballot laws, as well as past efforts to overturn the 2020 election, caused disruptions at multiple polling places and ballot processing sites in Glendale and Milwaukee, according to officials in those cities. Glendale...
Lake County: Crowbar-Wielding Suspect Targets Jewel-Osco Employees
Zion, IL – Zion Police Department officers swiftly responded to a violent armed robbery at Jewel-Osco on 1400 21st St. last Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The suspect, identified as 46-year-old Kebron Dennis, allegedly homeless but residing in and around Zion, stormed into the store, allegedly stole liquor, and attacked employees with a crowbar when they attempted to stop him. Despite the employees’ brave efforts, Dennis managed to flee the scene before officers arrived within a minute of dispatch.
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