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Team Wisconsin Triumphs in Men’s Junior Freestyle Wrestling Nationals with Mirasolas’ Success
Team Wisconsin secured its first-ever Men’s Junior Freestyle National Dual Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a 33-32 victory over Ohio, led by graduates Connor and Cole Mirasola of West Bend West. Cole Mirasola, one of the five undefeated wrestlers for the team, finished with a 6-0 record and crucial pinfalls. The final victory was sealed by Kellen Wolbert of Oconomowoc with a pin in the 138-pound class. The team, including eight seniors moving on to Division I colleges, dominated the event, going 7-0 overall.
Dermody Properties breaks ground on Wisconsin LogistiCenter
On Thursday, private equity investment management company Dermody Properties announced it had signed a lease with WestRock for a build-to-suit property at LogistiCenter in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. The new facility will be a Great Lakes regional corrugated operation hub of more than 580,000 square feet within that state’s newest rail-served logistics park. “We are pleased […] The post Dermody Properties breaks ground on Wisconsin LogistiCenter appeared first on Transportation Today.
Audit: Wisconsin crime labs not meeting new DNA testing deadline
(The Center Square) – A new audit raises questions as to whether Wisconsin's attorney general will be able to meet a new state requirement to get sexual assault kits tested within six months. The Legislative Audit Bureau released its new report on the state’s crime recently, saying there are fewer requests for sexual assault DNA kits at the crime labs, but it is taking the labs longer to process each kit. ...
Wisconsin’s clean energy commitments at risk
In a recent development, We Energies has announced plans to construct two massive new natural gas plants, potentially costing ratepayers billions of dollars. This move represents a significant backtrack on clean energy commitments and raises concerns about Wisconsin’s ability to provide more affordable energy sources in the future. At the heart of the issue is […] The post Wisconsin’s clean energy commitments at risk appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Nearly 30% of Wisconsin public schools to get less in state money
(The Center Square) – Nearly a third of Wisconsin’s public schools are going to get less money from the state for the next school year. The state’s Department of Public Instruction on Monday announced the general state aid estimates for July. “Estimated general school aids for 2024-25 total $5.58 billion, representing an increase of 4.2% from 2023-24,” DPI stated. “Payments to districts will increase an estimated $234.3 million because of...
State Health Department Highlights Beaver Dam Crisis Stabilization Facility
(Beaver Dam) The Wisconsin Department of Health is highlighting five crises stabilization facilities now open across the state, including one in Beaver Dam. Crisis stabilization facilities support people who cannot stay in their community safely, but do not need to be hospitalized. Funded by the Department of Health Services, the centers provide a dedicated location for this level of care for most counties.
7/2/24 American Legion Honors Ripon Police Officer Trevor Hanke
Ripon American Legion Post #43 last night honored Ripon Police Officer Trevor Hanke with their Police Officer of the Year Award. Over the past 25 years Officer Hanke has handled three K9s for the department. He brought his latest K9 partner Rony with him to the American Legion Monday evening. Rony is retiring at the end of the year after 10 years with Officer Hanke. The German Shepherd is a dual purpose K9, trained in narcotics and patrol work. Although Officer Hanke will continue with the police department, he will not be taking on another K9 partner. (Ripon Brown-Parfitt American Legion Post 43 photos).
Freeman Selected as Shug Jordan Award Recipient
RIPON, Wisconsin – Brigham Freeman of the Ripon men's swimming and diving and tennis programs has been named the 2023/24 recipient of the James Ralph Shug Jordan Award as announced by the Theta Chi Fraternity. The Shug Jordan Award is annually given to a single collegiate scholar/athlete who demonstrates impressive leadership, service, scholastic accomplishments and athletic ability. Freeman has been invited to receive his award this summer during Theta Chi Fraternity's 168th Anniversary Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, held from August 2-6. In the pool, Freeman is among the top five swimmers in a host of events throughout the Ripon...
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