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Wisconsin Holds on To Beat Beloit
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers held off a pair of late-game rallies from the Beloit Sky Carp to pick up a 3-2 victory Saturday night at ABC Supply Stadium. The Sky Carp outhit Wisconsin 10-5 in the game, but Beloit was just 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position. Tayden Hall gave...
62-year-old woman dead in Dodge County crash
TRENTON (WLUK) -- Police say a 62-year-old Marshall woman died after a crash. It happened Saturday afternoon on US HWY 151, north of Beaver Dam. Police say the vehicle was going southbound on US HWY 151, when it gradually entered the median. The vehicle continued through the median then went...
A beautiful evening for a Party on the Prairie
A warm breeze, blue skies, and pastoral charm greeted guests at the Party on the Prairie, held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Nygren Wetlands Preserve near Rockton, IL. The bi-annual fundraising event benefits the Natural Land Institute (NLI). This year, proceeds will benefit Nygren Wetlands Preserve and allow NLI to continue its work creating an enduring legacy of natural land in northern Illinois.
HTL: Fort Generals turn back Cambridge Blues to keep playoff hopes intact
The Fort Atkinson Generals doubled up the Cambridge Blues, 4-2, in Home Talent League baseball at Jones Park on Saturday afternoon. The win was instrumental for the Generals, who pushed their Sunday League record to 8-5 and are now tied with Jefferson and Evansville with one regular season game remaining. Those three teams are vying for the two Southeast Section wildcard berths. The Southeast North Division rivals traded runs to...
Beloit shooting leaves one person injured, investigation underway
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Beloit Police are looking into a shooting early Saturday morning that left one person in the hospital, the department said in a Facebook post. Officials said the shooting was reported at 2:11 a.m. in the 1600 block of Nelson Avenue and that one person was taken to a nearby hospital.
Chicken franchise Wing Zone is set to open in Wauwatosa July 30. Here are the details.
A Nashville chicken franchise is set to open in Wauwatosa. To celebrate Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings' opening Tuesday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., there will be live music, a dancing chicken and giveaways. ...
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Sen. Dianne Hesselbein hold Harris for president event in Madison
Local leaders and community members gathered Friday in Madison to rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, following her first rally as the Democratic nominee for president in Milwaukee that drew 3,500 attendees. Speakers included state Sen. Dianne Hesselbein, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and community leader Laura Davis, who highlighted the contrast between Harris’ positive vision for the future and former President Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda.
Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor’s power to spend federal money
Wisconsin Republicans are asking voters to take away the governor’s power to unilaterally spend federal money, a reaction to the billions of dollars that flowed into the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was free to spend most of that money as he pleased, directing most...
Pizza Hut franchisee with 140 units files for bankruptcy
A Pizza Hut franchisee with more than 140 locations in the South and Midwest has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to reports. Nation’s Restaurant News reports franchisee EYM Pizza L.P. and affiliated companies filed for bankruptcy on July 22 in the Eastern District of Texas. EYM operates...
Spinning the State: Madison, Bayfield, Appleton
Stories you might have missed form across Wisconsin. Madison: Whooping cough outbreak hits Wisconsin. There’s another respiratory illness popping up this year and medical professionals are calling it “the tip of the iceberg”. This week public health Madison and Dane County reported an outbreak of pertussis or as it’s more commonly known, whooping cough. At this point the outbreak has affected 43 people over the last eight weeks. The majority of the illnesses happened in teens. Dr, James Conway, a Wisconsin physician who specializes in infectious disease in children told the Wisconsin Examiner “It’s becoming more and more apparent that there’s the beginnings of an outbreak happening.”Wisconsin has logged 226 cases of pertussis this year, up from 51 cases in 2023.Symptoms of the easily spread upper respiratory illness include runny nose, maybe a scratchy throat but after about a week patients develop a persistent cough that lasts for weeks with its signature “whoop” sound. Full Story.
Report: Sole office construction in Milwaukee likely dead for years
Multi-tenant buildings meant solely for office tenants will likely see stagnant construction in Milwaukee for the next few decades, according to commercial real estate experts. There was a 23.5% vacancy in office buildings in the Milwaukee market in the second quarter of 2024, a recent report from JLL showed. Year-over-year...
Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in Oconomowoc
Every five years, the city of Oconomowoc celebrates the anniversary of when The Wizard of Oz first premiered in August of 1939 — and this year the celebration to mark the 85th anniversary will take place August 15. The Wizard of Oz first premiered in the Strand Theater in...
Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun Responds To Question Pertaining To Having #8 Retired By The Franchise
The Milwaukee Brewers will be inducting the former face of their franchise Ryan Braun into their Walk of Fame on Sunday, July 28. Prior to the ceremony he arrived a few days early and had been seen around American Family Field as the Brew Crew battled the Miami Marlins. During this time he was personally asked if he thought his number would eventually be retired by the franchise.
MLB Trade Deadline Buzz: Brewers Plot Surplus-for-Surplus Deals, Trade Talks Heat Up
The MLB playoffs expansion to 12 teams has impacted midseason trade markets, with most teams on the bubble between buyers and sellers, making navigating the trade deadline challenging. The Brewers are exploring creative deals, potentially swapping players from their big-league rosters instead of traditional talent-for-prospects trades. Matt Arnold confirmed discussions on surplus-for-surplus deals, utilizing the deep outfield roster and injured pitchers' impending return to potentially make moves. While the focus remains on acquiring a starting pitcher or left-handed bat, trading a big-league player is anticipated.
7-27-24 wisconsin better business bureau: start planning for retirement with these steps
Milwaukee, Wis. – Whether you’ve just started your career or are nearing the end of it, retirement is probably at the top of your mind. Setting goals and planning are essential to ensure you have enough money to enjoy your retirement however you wish, but when should you start planning?
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