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Off-road racers thunder into Lena
The power of Lena’s Dirt City Motorplex off-road racing complex was on full display on Main Street on July 26, the night before the AMSoil Off-Road National races. Thousands of people swarmed the main drag from Rosera Street to West Railroad Street for the Thunder On Main event, checking out the line of racing vehicles that would be competing for prizes at Dirt City over the next two days.
Country Star Jelly Roll Officially Sworn in as Deputy Sheriff in Michigan
Jelly Roll has definitely come up in the world. He’s quickly gone from former convict to country music darling. It all comes down to being honest about his past through his music and present choices. Now, a sheriff in Michigan is rewarding him for his journey by officially swearing him in as a deputy sheriff.
2024 Wisconsin State Fair Sporkie winner is...
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The winners of the Sporkie and Drinkie contests were decided Tuesday, two days before the opening of the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair. This year's Sporkie goes to Deep Fried Lemonade Bites from Saz's BBQ. "It is two Hawaiian sweet rolls that we dip in French...
Seminar to explore Wisconsin site selection process
A seminar hosted by the St. Croix Economic Development Corp. will shed light on how sites are selected for new developments in western Wisconsin. At the event, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 8 at the St. Croix Valley Innovation Center in River Falls, Wisconsin, representatives of the Site Selection Group of South Carolina will help attendees “learn more about how site selectors and corporate decision-makers think, what is important to them, and, most importantly, how to tap into that knowledge to bolster corporate investment efforts,” according to a press release.
Health and safety at the Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WBAY) - Think safety first when you head to the Wisconsin State Fair or county fairs. The Winnebago County Fair starts Wednesday, July 31, and the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis runs August 1-11. Things to keep in mind:. Remind the kids to stay close in...
Wisconsin Forecast: Scattered Storms and Heat Index Near 100
La Crosse, WI – Scattered storm chances will continue over the next few days in Wisconsin, with more widespread activity expected from Wednesday night through Thursday. Today’s heat index will range from the upper 80s to low 90s, increasing to the upper 90s on Wednesday, with some spots pushing 100 degrees.
Wreckage of historic schooner Margaret A. Muir discovered in Lake Michigan
Maritime historians from the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association (WUAA) have located the wreckage of the schooner Margaret A. Muir, which sank in Lake Michigan in 1893. The discovery, made by researchers Brendon Baillod, Robert Jaeck, and Kevin Cullen, is a significant find in the field of underwater archaeology. The Margaret...
News anchor Suzanne Spencer at WITI-TV (Channel 6) in Milwaukee is leaving TV
WITI-TV (Channel 6) reporter and morning news anchor Suzanne Spencer's last day at the Milwaukee Fox affiliate is Friday, Aug. 2. Spencer, who underwent successful surgery to remove a brain tumor three years ago, said on social media last week that she found herself "at a crossroads tugging between my life at...
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 Biden. Some told organizers they were no longer willing to knock on doors in Wisconsin's famously liberal state capital. The excitement...
Northeast Wisconsin residents asked to conserve energy amid hot, humid weather
KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- The constant hum of air conditioners has become a consistent sound in Northeast Wisconsin. However, it takes a lot of energy to keep homes and businesses cool. As a result, Kaukauna Utilities is asking customers to conserve energy any way they can during this hot and humid...
Spending federal funds in Wisconsin: What voters need to know about the Aug. 13 referendums
A pair of questions on Wisconsin’s Aug. 13 ballot would give state legislators more control over how federal money is spent in the state. If approved by a majority of voters statewide, the Republican-backed proposals would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to limit the governor’s power to spend federal funds unilaterally in specific instances.
Southern Wisconsin Braces for Scattered Thunderstorms and High Humidity
Milwaukee, WI – Southern Wisconsin is set to experience a bout of scattered thunderstorms and high humidity over the next few days. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected later tonight, bringing heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning. Residents should also prepare for the possibility of strong storms on Thursday, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees throughout the period.