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With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Lake Mills City Council to hear bids for a Sandy Beach restaurant plan
LAKE MILLS — The Lake Mills City Council voted unanimously to solicit bids for the Sandy Beach restaurant plan Tuesday night. Several Lake Mills residents have expressed objections to the project. “I feel like they’re trying to expand it further than people want,” resident Leah Heidemann said. Drake Daily, the city manager, said he will now hear bids for contractors to build the restaurant. The bidder that offers the lowest...
Harry Potter bash to return to Marshall this year
MARSHALL — Mr. H. Potter’s Birthday Bash will be returning to Marshall for the third year, and with more vendors and activities than ever before. Becky Armstrong is the market manager for Marshall Farmers and Artisans River Market, and the event organizer for the Bash. She said Harry Potter has always been significant to her. “It’s the way that I connect with my brother.” ...
Wisconsin’s Weekend Morning News 7-21-24
WTMJ’s Libby Collins recaps the last week in Milwaukee and takes you inside the RNC. Listen for conversations with figures like Newt Gingrich, Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani, Marco Rubio, Greg Abbott, and more, and hear about Libby’s brush with fame.
Columbus Police Release Video of Officer Fatally Shooting Samuel Sharpe
Bodycam footage captures an officer-involved shooting outside the Republican National Convention. Columbus police were patrolling the outer perimeter of the Republican National Convention site in Milwaukee when officers encountered two men in an altercation and opened fire on the suspect, killing 43-year-old homeless man Samuel Sharpe. Columbus Police Press Release...
Metal Mania highlights Wisconsin sculptors’ quick skills
Most Midwesterners would rather spend a sunny, warm Saturday doing something outdoors that befits summer-like weather. But on one mid-May Saturday, several high school and college students as well as adults gathered at Madison Area Technical College’s Fort Atkinson, Wis., campus to feel the warmth of electric welding arcs at the second-ever Metal Mania, a metal sculpture competition that showcases the school’s welding program and facilities.
*ADJUSTED HOURS AT THE SUN PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY*
Starting on Monday, August 12th, the Sun Prairie Public Library will be adjusting hours to accommodate construction work for our Expansion and Renovation project. This change will allow for the more disruptive construction work to be done while our patrons are not in the building. For more information on our...
HTL: Generals unable to find clutch hit, lose to Merchants on walk-off single, 1-0
STOUGHTON — Devin Gudenschwager drove home the walk-off run in the ninth inning as Stoughton edged visiting Fort Atkinson 1-0 in Home Talent League baseball action on Sunday, snapping the Generals’ four-game win streak. Connor Blaney led off the Stoughton ninth by drawing a walk on a full count pitch versus Fort starter Austin Paul. Blaney moved up to second on Trevor Wallace’s sacrifice bunt. Gudenschwager, the team’s No. 3 hitter, quickly fell behind 1-2 in the count before, on a 3-2 offering, singling on...
HTL: Jefferson upended by Evansville, 4-1
EVANSVILLE — Will Peterson and Jameson Lavery combined on a six-hitter with 16 strikeouts as the Evansville Jays beat the visiting Jefferson Blue Devils 4-1 in Home Talent League baseball action on Sunday. Peterson started for the Jays (8-5), allowing an earned run on two hits with 10 strikeouts and five walks over five innings. Lavery, who earned the decision, pitched four shutout innings of four-hit ball, fanning six while walking one. ...
New start time for Tractor and Truck Pull at the Washington County Fair | By Kelly Moore
Town of Polk, WI – Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 28, 2024, and the all-new Tractor and Truck Pull at the Washington County Fair. The pulling track is on the north end of the fairgrounds, just to the west of the Amphitheatre. Sunday, July 28 – 12:30 p.m....
Thiel impressive in River Cities doubleheader; Dodge County and Plymouth to conclude July campaign
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 22, 2024) - The “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73 put up big numbers in their three-day King of the Wings campaign across Minnesota and North Dakota, not only concluding action with a pair of top-ten finishes, but ultimately highlighting all performances with a top-five at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, July 19. Thiel, a two-time IRA winner in 2024, finished second from tenth in his top-five appearance, simultaneously attaining his eighth top-five of the season.
Madison Celebrates Installation of First Air Quality Monitor
The City of Madison is proud to announce the installation of its first air quality monitor within the community. It's located at the Kennedy Heights Community Center. 64 more monitors will be installed in the next few months. The City’s new air quality monitoring network will measure particulate matter concentrations in neighborhoods throughout Madison. Funding for the network was provided by the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection.
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