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Wisconsin athletes, fans gear up for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Van Rear is the co-owner of Borland’s Tavern, a small bar and restaurant next to Lake Belle View in Belleville. At 5 a.m. Saturday, he’s opening up shop to welcome the village of 2,591 to come watch hometown girl Lauren O’Connor compete in rowing for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
NOD TO THE PAST, AN EYE TO THE FUTURE: Northern States Power-Wisconsin Celebrates 100 Years of Service
While locals recognize Xcel Energy's operatin company, Northern States Power-Wisconsin, for reliably providing the energy to power our lives and keep our community chugging along, they may not realize its deep roots in the area date back to the turn of the century – from harnessing the power of water for log driving to illuminating gas streetlights. And this year, NSP-Wisconsin celebrates its 100th anniversary, with a nod to its past and an eye toward the future.
Commercials coming to make case for Wisconsin August amendments
(The Center Square) – Voters in Wisconsin are going to hear a lot more about the coming vote on a pair of constitutional amendments. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, along with the Institute for Reforming Government, on Thursday announced an ad campaign aimed at making sure voters know what they’ll be seeing on their Aug. 13 ballot. “Going to be engaging in an educational program to inform the...
MCDONALD'S SWNEWS4U GAME OF THE WEEK (Football): WFCA 8-Player All-Star Game
OSHKOSH — This year’s Wisconsin Football Coaches Association 8-Player All-Star Game wasn’t decided until the final minute. It was a back-and-forth contest the entire 48 minutes, with seven lead changes, the final one coming with just 30 seconds remaining when Thorp’s Denzel Sutton caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Almond Bancroft’s T.J. Lamb to secure a 36–34 win for the North squad over the South.
Wisconsin voters in crucial WOW counties react to Harris as potential nominee
WAUKESHA, Wis (CBS 58) -- Political experts across the state continue to emphasize the important role of three counties in the upcoming presidential election: Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington. The WOW counties have traditionally been known as Republican strongholds. However, in 2016 and in 2020, more people voted for Democrats than...
Relay For Life of Dane and Rock Counties planning meeting is July 30
Relay For Life of Dane and Rock Counties welcomes anyone interested in learning more about the American Cancer Society or Relay For Life to attend our team planning meetings. We ask that each team try to have representation at the Team Meetings as we plan and discuss our 2024 event.
Marathon swimmer making another attempt to cross Lake Michigan
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WJRT) - A marathon swimmer from Michigan is trying to conquer a nearly 83-mile swim across Lake Michigan next month. Jim Dreyer plans to try swimming from McKinley Beach in Milwaukee to City Beach in Grand Haven beginning Aug. 6. He will try the three-day trip solo with no guide boat alongside.
Spinning The State: Kenosha, Madison, Eagle, Milwaukee
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Kenosha: Florida based recovery center coming to Madison. More help for people with drug and alcohol addiction problems is coming to Kenosha. Three floors of Froedtert South’s former downtown Kenosha hospital is going to be leased by a for-profit drug and alcohol addiction treatment center. The center plans on hiring more than 70 people. The arrangement with Guardian Recovery from Delray Beach Florida is designed to address a service gap in Kenosha County. Froedtert South doesn’t run its own program for drug and alcohol treatment. In a press release, Guardian said it plans to open the Kenosha addiction treatment center in summer 2025. It will offer evidence-based detox and residential care for adults. Full Story.
Milwaukee attempted robbery, shooting on Holton Street; man accused
MILWAUKEE - A 21-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of attempting to rob and then shoot a man on the city's north side. The accused is Willie Perry – and he faces the following criminal counts:. Attempted armed robbery. First-degree reckless injury. Possession of a firearm by adjudicated delinquent. According...
Trump says 'Milwaukee was beautiful' following the RNC, refers to Giannis Antetokounmpo as 'The Greek'
Former President Donald Trump made public remarks about his time spent in Wisconsin, following the Republican National Convention held last week in Milwaukee. Speaking at a rally Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump said, "The stadium was beautiful. Milwaukee was beautiful." ...
Harvard & Clark Atlanta Team Up To Support Future HBCU Presidents
Harvard is teaming up with Clark Atlanta University in an initiative to help prepare future HBCU presidents to step up to the plate, not only in HBCUs but as potential leaders in government, business and higher education. Produced by Ariyana Griffin
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