Wild Rose
LATEST NEWS
UW-Green Bay’s ‘greenest’ residence hall hopes to finish before move-in day
A new residence hall for college sophomores is on track for completion before the fall semester starts at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Immel Construction is the general contractor of the four-story, nearly 100,000-square-foot shared bedroom apartment complex at 3390 Walter Way on the east side of campus. The project is a joint venture between the university and University Village Housing Inc., a nonprofit specializing in student housing development. The $38 million building will be named Cort Condon Hall, named after Gerald “Cort” Condon Jr., chairman of the UVHI board.
'It was amazing to see her smile.' Jason Prigge shares update after visiting wife Tina in hospital.
MANITOWOC – Jason Prigge shared an update on his wife's condition after he was able to visit her in the hospital for the first time in weeks after a motorcycle crash injured them both. "It was amazing to see her smile and her spirit in full bloom," he wrote. "She emits a...
Appleton police officer and city deny wrongdoing in wrongful death lawsuit
APPLETON (WLUK) – Appleton and one of its police officers deny any wrongdoing in a response to a federal civil wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed by an officer. Officers Bryce Rudebeck and Tony Shumanshot at Daniel Pesavento in his N. Birchwood Avenue driveway...
Johnson is new children’s librarian
PHILLIPS — Linda Johnson, of Phillips, was recently named the Youth Services Librarian at the Phillips Public Library. Johnson fills the vacancy left by former children’s librarian Jake Wyrzykowski, who accepted a similar position at the Friday Library in New Richmond. Johnson previously worked as a paraprofessional at the Phillips Elementary School and while this is her first library role she said it is a natural step having worked so much with kids and education. ...
Packers tease all-white uniform and helmet combo for 2024 season
Expect to see the Green Bay Packers wearing an all-white uniform and helmet combination at some point during the 2024 season. The team teased the new look in a social media post on Wednesday night, suggesting a full reveal is coming in the near future. While the full helmet wasn’t...
Manitowoc school board votes to close District Office after superintendent’s proposal to close schools fails
MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc Public School District will be closing the District Office on Lindbergh Drive. In an unexpected move by the Manitowoc School Board during the July 25 special meeting, a motion to close the District Office building and move the administrative staff into vacant areas of existing school buildings passed...
Wisconsin Rapids Streetwise: Steve's Rental has a new name & Branding Iron owners to retire
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – What’s happening with businesses in the Wisconsin Rapids area? Streetwise has your answers. These roundups offer an easy way to stay up to date with what’s happening on the Streetwise beat. If you know of a new business, a development or a place that’s closing, send me a note at cshuda@gannett.com....
Packers training camp report: Live updates from Practice No. 8 in 2024
Welcome to the eighth day of training camp for the Green Bay Packers. After a shorter, lighter volume practice on Tuesday, Matt LaFleur’s team is expected to ramp it up on Wednesday. More 1-on-1s and more 11-on-11 work can be expected as the Packers inch closer to the team’s Family Night practice at Lambeau Field on Saturday night. So, what will Day 8 bring at Ray Nitschke Field? Here’s everything to know from Wednesday, July 31st, the eighth training camp practice of 2024: Matt LaFleur pre-practice press conference LIVE: Head Coach Matt LaFleur meets with the media at training camp. 🎙️@BellinHealth | #PackersCamp https://t.co/jnsf7ff5fS —...
Key Packers Ballhawk Now Dealing With Concerning Injury in Camp
The Green Bay Packers will be an intriguing team to watch this season. They are littered with young playmakers on both sides of the ball. After surprising the NFL world in 2023 with a playoff run, they are ready to take another step forward. The first training camp practice took...
Stains Reported on Wing of AOPA Aircraft Fueled by GAMI G100UL
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) says it left its dual-fuel Beech Baron behind in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, so mechanics can trace the source of some stains that were discovered under the left wing while it was on display at EAA AirVenture. The Baron is being used as a test...
Swedberg crowned late models king
Shawano’s Brett Swedberg was crowned King of the WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour King of Fair at the Langlade County Fair in Antigo on July 26. Fellow Shawano driver Lukas Postl and Swedberg led the field to the green flag, with Postl taking the lead as Troy Springborn challenged Swedberg for second. Postl continued to lead as Swedberg secured second and Taylor Scheffler battled with Springborn for third. Swedberg took the lead on lap five as he raced to the inside of Postl as Scheffler followed through to second with Postl shuffled back to third.
Wild Rose man wins $4.3 million in MegaBucks jackpot
WILD ROSE, Wis. (WSAW) - Playing the Megabucks lottery for more than 30 years has paid off in a big way for a Wild Rose man. Richard Kiesner won $4.3 million in the July 17 drawing. It is the largest Wisconsin Lottery prize won in 2024 so far. Kiesner purchased his Megabucks ticket from Kwik Trip on 549 W. Bannerman Ave. in Redgranite. His winning numbers were 6-8-14-26-33-37.
Does Wisconsin Rank As One Of The Best School Systems?
It's almost time to send the kids back to school. But when they go back, will they be going to one of the best-run school systems in America?. A recent study shows where Wisconsin ranks in the nation. How The School State Rank Was Determined. The Wallethub study used different...
Wisconsin child care is becoming harder to afford, state report finds
Rising costs are making Wisconsin child care more expensive and reducing how much the state’s subsidy can help low-income parents who need care for their children, according to a new report from the state agency that oversees child care providers. With the increased cost of care, the Wisconsin Shares subsidy program for low-income families matches […]
Heat wave hits Wisconsin State Fair as livestock arrive
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — As temperatures soar before the state of the Wisconsin State Fair on Thursday, exhibitors are working hard to ensure their livestock remain cool and comfortable. For young exhibitors like Kaylee Raymond, a 15-year-old from New Richmond, the intense heat had added a new layer of...
Mega Millions for Tuesday, July 30, 2024, is a $331 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight? After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Friday, July 26 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $331 million for Tuesday, July 30. The winning numbers for Mega Millions on Tuesday were 19-23-30-33-50 and the Mega Ball was 25. Megaplier was 2x. ...
The leading platform for local news and information.
By using cutting-edge technology that learns users’ preferences to curate tailored content for them, NewsBreak gathers community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely, accessible, and easy-to-use way at no cost to users.
NewsBreak does not allow any content that expresses hate or promotes false information. Instead, we strive to give businesses, communities, and users accurate and reliable local news and information. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
For more information, please see our Terms of Use and Community Standards.