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As fireworks displays get more expensive, Wisconsin communities see scaled-back, canceled shows
It’s time to celebrate Independence Day, and for a lot of families in Wisconsin, that means heading to a local fireworks show. While large-scale public fireworks displays are a popular holiday attraction, cities around the state are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of putting on Fourth of July festivities.
Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10
In a decision released late Wednesday, on the eve of the July 4th holiday, Dane County Judge Jacob Frost struck down part of Act 10, the Wisconsin law that ended most collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The law unfairly exempted public safety workers from the limits on unions, Frost ruled. Labor unions representing […] The post Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10 appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
66th annual Tallman Arts Festival is Aug. 3-4 at the Rock County Historical Society
JANESVILLE — The 66th annual Tallman Arts Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Rock County Historical Society campus, 450 N. Jackson St. The festival will feature diverse artists, live musical entertainers, food and drink, museum tours, children’s activities, and more. ...
Public record for July 5, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). FREYA GRAF, 48, of Janesville, retail theft, May 26, 2800 block North Lexington Drive, Janesville. VADIM VACARCIUC, 51, of Illinois, improperly used credit card scanning device, May 27, 1900 block Humes Road, Janesville. SAMUEL FABIAN, 34, of Evansville, manufacture or deliver THC, May 30, 600 block Windsor Lane, Evansville.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the forgotten team in the NBA's Eastern Conference now
Welcome to Layup Lines, For the Win’s basketball newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Have feedback for the Layup Lines Crew? Leave your questions, comments and concerns through this brief reader survey. Now, here’s Mike Sykes. Happy Friday, folks!...
Man charged with threatening to kill Milwaukee County DA sent average of 78 emails a day
A West Allis man is facing felony charges for allegedly threatening to kill Milwaukee County District Attorney John T. Chisholm and his family. Brady Hammerer, 31, was charged last week with 11 counts of battery or threat to a judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer. ...
Shots fired: Racine teen charged with shooting at group of 16 friends
RACINE, WI — A group photo at a birthday party June 23 quickly turned into a shots fired call and several felony charges filed against a Racine teenager. Julian Estrada, 18, faces three felony charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, along with felony counts of armed robbery and possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent.
How much did it rain in Milwaukee on July 4th? How much will it rain this weekend?
Rain fell briefly on Summerfest Thursday and disrupted afternoon Fourth of July celebrations in the Milwaukee area. Thankfully, the rain subsided in time for Milwaukee fireworks shows. However, fireworks in the north-central part of the state, including in Wausau and Antigo, were rescheduled due to the weather. Here's how much...
Bucks Standout Breaks Silence Amid Trade Rumors
To no one’s surprise, the Milwaukee Bucks have had a quiet offseason after getting bounced in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Indiana Pacers. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard were dealing with injuries, which hampered Milwaukee’s postseason ceiling. That said, there have been trade rumors...
84th and Mill fire, Milwaukee residents forced from homes
MILWAUKEE - A fire forced Milwaukee families from their apartment complex late Thursday night, July 4. Now, they're looking for answers. The Milwaukee Fire Department said it is still investigating what caused the three-alarm fire near 84th and Mill. "It's just wet. The stairs feel pretty stable, at least what...
Eric Hovde Banned From Walking in Waukesha July 4th Parade, But Dem Allowed
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde was banned from walking in the once rock-solid conservative city’s 4th of July parade Thursday because the parade supposedly has a rule that only incumbent politicians can participate, according to two sources familiar with the situation. However, social media posts and the city’s...
Summerfest attendees celebrate final weekend and Fourth of July
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Festival goers dressed up in their best red, white and blue to celebrate the Fourth of July as well as Summerfest’s last weekend of the year. For the first time since 2019, the Fourth of July fell on a Summerfest weekend. “They never stop making...
Hartford Union High School student wins $10,000 in ScienceSaves’ video scholarship contest
Hartford, WI – A student from Hartford Union High School won $10,000 in a ScienceSaves 2024 video scholarship contest. Isabelle Haeft from Hartford, Wisconsin submitted a video describing how an innovative transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure that was approved by the FDA in 2019 saved her grandfather’s life. It will save many more lives in the years to come. As the first-place winner, Haeft received a $10,000 scholarship.
Crash on Milwaukee's south side; 2 injured, 1 arrested
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police arrested one person after a crash on the city's south side injured two people on Thursday, July 4. It happened shortly before 6 p.m. MPD said a vehicle was headed south on Howell when it was hit by a vehicle headed west on Van Norman. The...
Milwaukee car windows smashed near Brady Street: 'It's very sad'
MILWAUKEE - Several people on Milwaukee's Lower East Side woke up to shattered glass on the Fourth of July, the latest victims in a recent rash of smashed car windows. "Broke this in, went and rummaged through the car and stuff, ultimately didn't take anything," said Sam Cavanaugh, whose girlfriend's window was smashed. "Window pieces in the front seat and on the ground around us."
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