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Fireworks/4th of July parades: What’s in store across Washington County
West Bend, WI – The annual 4th of July parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. in downtown West Bend followed by festivities at Regner Park that will include food, kids’ games, a Duck Derby, and live music. Head over to Riverside Park for music and dancing starting at...
How the cost to rebuild affects home insurance | By Don Patnode – American Family Insurance
Washington Co., WI – You’ve worked hard for your home. So, in the event of the unexpected, you’ll want to be sure you have the coverage you need to rebuild and get back on track with minimum out-of-pocket expenses — that’s where the team at American Family Insurance, 850 E. Paradise Dr., West Bend, WI comes in.
On a history note | In 2015 two students attended their 80th WBHS class reunion
West Bend, Wi – It was September 2015 and an 80th reunion was held for the West Bend High School class of 1935. There were 86 students in the graduating class. Two remaining students, Lillian Moritz Oelhafen and Frieda Kaehny Hauser attended. They met for breakfast at Perkins Restaurant in West Bend. There were lots of memories shared by the 98-year-olds who reminisced about their days growing up and working in West Bend.
VIDEO | REAL ESTATE | New Antiques & Collectibles of Yesteryears open on Hwy 144
West Bend, Wi – There’s a new Antique Store open on Highway 144 on the north side of West Bend. Formerly home to the Discount Barn and the Bargain Barn the new Antiques & Collectibles of Yesteryears has 3,000 square feet which is home to 40 vendors.
New Forecast For July 4th Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
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.
Perky’s in Jackson celebrates 2-year anniversary
Jackson, WI – Perky’s Old Fashioned is officially 2-years old this week. To celebrate owners Josh, Lyle, and Karen Ernisse wanted to share some success stories of their adventure over the past years. Perky’s is headquartered in the Village of Jackson, WI and started as a family recipe....
Fourth of July Fireworks & Events + Grilling Tips
Sandy Maxx details some of the confusing fireworks rules and laws in different cities in Wisconsin plus firework safety tips in places you can use them. Also, fourth of July weekend events in Milwaukee and beyond plus grilling tips for your cookouts.
July 4th water safety; tips for a safe holiday
MILWAUKEE - This holiday week, more people will be out enjoying the lakes, beaches and rivers – and Wisconsin has seen a spike in drownings. These are horrific incidents that have many people shaken up about water safety. This is why it's crucial to take precautions when you're planning these activities.
League of Women Voters holding info seminar on new legislative maps July 11
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - When Wisconsin voters go to the polls next month for primaries in legislative races they will be voting under new maps. The maps create new boundaries for State Senate and Assembly Districts and some candidates will be running in new districts. To help voters navigate...
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...
June rainfall totals in Northeast Wisconsin climb above average, causes issues for farmers
BRILLION (WLUK) -- The month of June for all of Northeast Wisconsin was very, very wet. As the month closes out, the National Weather Service in Green Bay is showing FOX 11 the areas that were hardest hit. Communities like Forestville, Brillion, and Wausau were bogged down by rain, while...
DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on a proposal from Appleton-based Breeze Dairy Group to expand its operation in Pierce County’s town of Salem to 6,500 animals. Since the proposed expansion was made public, local residents have raised concerns about how the farm plans to manage an estimated 80.7 million […] The post DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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