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EAA Chairman Jack Pelton on another record-setting year
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - There’s a lot of tearing down and cleaning up at the EAA grounds now, as the world’s busiest airport returns to being just Wittman Regional. It was a very successful and record-setting week for EAA AirVenture. More than 677,000 people attended the aviation convention,...
Lake Michigan trout and salmon fishing has been outstanding, and more in the latest Manitowoc outdoors report
Lake Michigan trout and salmon fishing has been outstanding this summer. I spoke with a few people this past week, and they are all doing very well on the big pond. ...
Cyclists tour the Lake Michigan shoreline to raise money for leukemia research
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - 1,000 cyclists took to the shores of Lake Michigan this weekend to raise money for research on leukemia. The Scenic Shore Bike Tour started Saturday in Mequon and wrapped up on Sunday, with cyclists each riding 150 miles. The ride benefitted The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, with cyclists of all ages gathering for the ride.
Joel Myers Jr. Wins at Plymouth
PLYMOUTH, WI (July 27, 2024) — Joel Myers Jr. won the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association feature Saturday night at the Plymouth Dirt Track. Myers charged from eighth starting position for the victory over fifth starting Blake Nimee and 11th starting Max Guliford. Travis Arenz drove from 20th to fourth while Jake Blackhurst rounded out the top five.
Volunteer Opportunities for Lakeshore Balloon Glow
The Chamber of Manitowoc County is searching for volunteers for Manitowoc’s annual Lakeshore Balloon Glow on Friday, August 16th. Setup 2:00-5:00 pm: Helping set up the grounds for the event. Children’s Area Volunteers 5:00-7:00 pm & 7:00-9:00 pm: Handing out water and juice in the kid’s area and monitoring...
At Hmong Wausau Festival, second gentleman Doug Emhoff says Hmong vote could decide election
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff told a largely Hmong audience in Wausau on Saturday that they could be the key to deciding who wins the 2024 presidential election. “This community right here could decide the election in this state — which could decide the entire election,” Emhoff said at the Hmong Wausau Festival. “You have the power, right here in this Hmong community. You have more power than you realize. Your coming together as a community could really dictate the results of this election.”
First Alert Weather: First Alerts for potentially strong storms, heavy rain the next few days
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - This whole week is trending wetter and more muggy than we have been the past couple weeks. More storms are possible later in the day on both Tuesday and Wednesday as well. Without a strong jet stream or something to kick storms out of the area...
Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor’s power to spend federal money
Wisconsin Republicans are asking voters to take away the governor’s power to unilaterally spend federal money, a reaction to the billions of dollars that flowed into the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was free to spend most of that money as he pleased, directing most...
Menasha man dies after fall at Ariens Nordic Center
BRILLION, Wis. — A Menasha man is dead following a fall at the Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion. The 32-year-old hit his head on a hard surface at the skiing center around 4:30 p.m. Friday. Details of what led to the fall have not been released, but officials say...
EAA AirVenture wraps up a record-breaking year
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - The world’s busiest airport for the past week prepares to wind down, as EAA AirVenture came to a close on Sunday. This year’s event has broken several records, from the number of people coming in the gate to the amount of money they spent.
Alcohol suspected after two people hurt in Sheboygan vehicle crash
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WBAY) — At approximately 4:42 a.m. on Sunday, the Sheboygan Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of Ontario Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle fleeing the scene at high speed. The vehicle was later found in the 1600 block of North 7th...
The process of removing car-killed deer
RHINELANDER — Retired Conservation Warden and Lincoln County resident Jim Blankenheim’s memories of car-killed deer (CKD) go back a lot further than the one that laid 60 yards from his door. “I called the Sheriff’s Office to arrange for removal, but they said I’d likely not get a response. They suggested I drag it off the road myself, but there wasn’t any public land nearby. I waited a day and called the contractor several more times, but nothing happened. Then we left town for a...
Stories You May Have Missed, A Week in Review
– The transformation of the former Mid-Cities Mall property in Manitowoc is coming along. Click here to see the latest from Mayor Justin Nickels. – The City of Sheboygan is still looking for public input on the Sheboygan Waterfront and Marina Project. Click here to see how you can make your voice heard.
Wisconsin boosts investment in coastal communities
Coastal communities across Wisconsin are getting a funding boost to bolster local economies, natural resources and quality of life. About $1.3 million in grants are going to areas along the Great Lakes. That includes larger cities - like Kenosha, Milwaukee and Sheboygan - and small towns like Gibraltar in Door County.
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