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Minnesota man gets 20 years for fatally stabbing teen, wounding others on Wisconsin river
HUDSON, Wis. (AP) — A Minnesota man convicted in the slaying of a high school student and stabbings of four other people who were tubing on a western Wisconsin river has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. A judge also ordered 54-year-old Nicolae Miu on Wednesday to serve six years of extended supervision following his release from prison. The July 2022 stabbings along the Apple River in St. Croix County took place as Miu and the victims were tubing in separate groups. A jury convicted the Prior Lake, Minnesota, man in April of first-degree reckless homicide, four counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of battery. St. Croix County sits along Wisconsin’s state line with Minnesota.
Wisconsin State Fair food; Saz's in thick of busy catering season
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - The Wisconsin State Fair is one of the area's most popular summer events. One catering group has served almost all of them. Saz's Hospitality Group has two booths at the state fair. With a busy 11 days ahead, the phrase "all hands on deck" is no cliché here.
NBA G League president believes Milwaukee Bucks affiliate Wisconsin Herd will stay in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH – Maybe the team is staying put after all. NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim doesn’t necessarily think the Wisconsin Herd is looking to relocate, saying he expects the Milwaukee Bucks G League franchise to remain in Oshkosh. ...
The Green Bay Packers are in denial about their obvious quarterback problem
The Green Bay Packers have a clear starting quarterback, and there's no reason to doubt them. The Packers two previous quarterbacks have Hall-of-Fame resumes. Brett Favre has been enshrined in Canton. Aaron Rodgers won't be far behind him. Jordan Love performed admirably last season -- his first as the full-time...
Sheboygan mayor declares ‘Wayne Emmer Day’ recognizing Emmer’s bar’s nearly 40 years as a ‘popular gathering place’
SHEBOYGAN – Though Emmer’s is preparing to close its doors after nearly 40 years, the bar name will be remembered in a mayoral declaration. Bar owner Wayne Emmer, 80, was recognized for his contributions to the community in a proclamation from Mayor Ryan Sorenson declaring July 27, 2024, “Wayne Emmer Day.” Emmer has...
City clerk explains what to expect with drop boxes, primary ballots
Following a state Supreme Court ruling this month, city, town and village clerks are preparing to reopen ballot drop boxes for the upcoming election season. But not all clerks are prepared to host drop boxes in their area for the August partisan primary election, according to Elena Hilby, city of Sun Prairie clerk and vice president of the Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association.
Here's where child care costs the most, and the least, in Wisconsin, according to new data
If you ask Wisconsin families about their child care situation, you’re bound to hear some startling anecdotes. Often, child care is one of the biggest expenses in a household’s budget, sometimes surpassing mortgage payments. In dual-income households, one parent may decide it’s more economical to quit their job than pay for care each month. ...
From washing cows to flavoring cream puffs, Wisconsin State Fair is getting ready to open
This year's Wisconsin State Fair starts Thursday, but setup has been going on for weeks, and in some cases, even months. State Fair director of public relations Kristi Chuckel said that although the bulk of setup happens two to three weeks before the fair, some departments start their preparations much earlier. "If you see...
Rice Lake High School Student Wins 2025 Wisconsin State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Design Contest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Rice Lake High School junior Evan Strand is the winner of the 2025 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. Strand’s submission captures the essence of a night spent camping under the stars....
Wisconsin IPA Fest: 40 breweries compete in 8th annual event
MILWAUKEE - The eighth annual Wisconsin IPA Fest takes place on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Third Space Brewing in Milwaukee. Forty breweries will compete against one another for the title "Wisconsin's Best IPA." A panel of judges from the Beer Judge Certification program will do a blind taste test of...