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Wisconsin sees a soggy July 4 weekend
NEW FRANKEN, Wis. — The trees and ground around Mason Buck’s and Wiley Buck’s campsite and Bay Shore Park were damp Friday with recently fallen rains. The pair were preparing to do some shore fishing late Friday morning under heavy gray skies. “We came up last night...
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
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...
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. John Yach of Custer spent the winter building a pontoon...
Bangor veterans awarded Quilts of Valor at Independence Day celebration
BANGOR, Wis. (WKBT) -- Bangor's American Legion hosted its annual Independence Day celebration Thursday. While families gathered to enjoy good food and fun, a special ceremony served as a reminder of what the Fourth of July is all about.
Minor injuries in 3-vehicle crash
ARCADIA, Wis. (WEAU) - A three-vehicle crash in Arcadia today resulted in only minor injuries and a few citations. According to a news release from the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office, on July 5 at about 11:54 a.m., a three-vehicle crash happened on State Road 93 near the intersection of Holcomb Coulee Road in Arcadia, Wis.
Minnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland
ListenMinnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland. The endorsed Minnesota Republican Party candidate for U.S. Senate is coming under fire for comments regarded as antisemitic. A nonprofit in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood said today that it’s canceling its partnership with Justin Sutherland after...
Craig High School graduate from Ukraine continues journey to higher education
Approximately 780 Janesville students graduated from high school this year with words of encouragement as they began a new journey. One of those students, Anastasia Hryb, needs no instructions on journeys. She has been on a journey most of her classmates will never be on and will continue that journey after graduating from Joseph A. Craig High School. Hryb grew up in Berdiansk, Ukraine. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the city...
Upcoming car shows at Traffic Jams Speed Shop
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re back at Traffic Jams Speed Shop tonight chatting with owner Robert Yonkee about their upcoming car shows and new changes. Robert talks about car shows like the upcoming Pistons and Props at the Janesville Airport on July 20th and the Wrenchlife in Downtown Clinton on July 28th.
WATCH: Wisconsin HC Greg Gard previews 2024-25 Badgers basketball season
The Wisconsin basketball program posted a lengthy sit-down conversation with head coach Greg Gard on X earlier this month. The video includes an exclusive look at the Badgers’ upcoming 2024-25 campaign, paired with Gard’s thoughts on expectations and excitement for the group. “As you look at the new...
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