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From the 608 to the 414: The Wisconsin State Fair begins today
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Thursday, August 1st marks the first day of the Wisconsin State Fair at State Fair Park. Organizers hope to once again welcome over one million Fairgoers over the course of its 11-day run.
Animals, food and fun: The final rush before 2024 Wisconsin State Fair opens
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — With less than 24 hours until the start of the 173rd annual Wisconsin State Fair, the countdown is on. The fair opens Thursday, Aug. 1 and lasts 11 days. Officials estimate one million people will attend. WISN 12 News cameras captured the final preparations in...
Apple Picking Season Is Here Earlier Than Usual This Year
Tropical Wisconsin weather isn’t something you hear about every day, but 2024 is on track to be the hottest year to date and Wisconsin farms are feeling the heat. As a result, apple picking season is early this year at local farms, including Apple Holler, a fruit farm based in Sturtevant.
Last peregrine falcon chick of 2024 takes flight from Weston Power Plant
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Wisconsin Public Service fan favorite is celebrating a medal-worthy moment just as the world’s greatest competition gets underway. “Champ,” the final peregrine falcon chick of the season, is learning to fly and will soon leave the Weston Power Plant nest box for good.
Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 40 people filed into a converted coffee shop on a recent Saturday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, to organize in a west-side neighborhood for Vice President Kamala Harris. A month ago, fewer than 10 people showed up for a similar event for President Joe...
TERMITE TAKEOVER: Salon, other Sheboygan businesses struggle with termite infestations
SHEBOYGAN, Wisc. — Renee Pouliot's life has always revolved around color. She comes from an artsy family. Her grandmother and mother both worked at beauty salons and Pouliot followed in their footsteps, while also pursuing her love of art in other ways — like painting. Dozens of canvases...
Important Packer Getting Closer to Return From Injury
The Green Bay Packers enter the 2024 season as one of the contenders to make a deep playoff run. The Packers had a great offseason and have seen some good things happen at training camp. Green Bay is missing a few notable players at training camp as they rehab from...
Seymour man accused of cattle theft awaits extradition to Missouri
(WLUK) -- A Seymour man was arrested after allegedly not paying for cattle that was delivered to him from Missouri. Jordan R. Leisgang, 27, was taken into custody on an arrest warrant on July 25. He is awaiting extradition to Missouri where he has a $100,000 bond. In August of...
Wisconsin State Fair announces first-ever flavored cream puffs
MILWAUKEE — For the first time in Wisconsin State Fair history, flavored cream puffs will be available during the state fair. As part of the iconic cream puff's yearlong 100th anniversary celebration, the Wisconsin State Fair and Original Cream Puffs are excited to debut four brand-new, limited-edition flavors from Aug. 1 to Aug. 11 in West Allis.
Public health leaders urge parents to get kids vaccinated before the school year starts
Most Wisconsin students still have a month left of summer vacation. But public health officials are already urging families to think about getting kids up to date on vaccinations before the school year starts. Milwaukee County leaders held a press conference encouraging back-to-school immunizations on Tuesday. Dr. Ben Weston, chief...