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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...
CBS 58 visits the 2024 Racine County Fair -- from agriculture to tractor pulls and pig races
UNION GROVE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Racine County Fair kicked off at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24. The fair is five full days of grandstand events, agriculture and Racine County history. CBS 58 was at the fair on opening day to see what's new and returning at the...
Old World Wisconsin offers free admission to kids for two weeks this summer
Old World Wisconsin is offering two weeks of free admission to kids this summer. From July 31 through Aug. 4 and from Aug. 7-11, kids age 12 and under can get into the living history museum for free. A regular kids ticket for ages 5-12 costs $13. ...
Harley Homecoming 2024 is underway; party starts in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Wis. — Milwaukee is set to welcome bikers from around the world this weekend for the annual Harley homecoming festival. Bikers have a favorite spot in Greenfield, the House of Harley, which is a popular destination for festival attendees. "It's the culture. It's the people. You know, everyone's...
Wisconsin has seen far fewer air quality advisories this summer compared to last year
(WLUK) -- Most sunny days in Northeast Wisconsin have clear blue skies, or maybe some clouds here and there. But sometimes there's a hint of haze. That's because of wildfires in Western Canada. However, this summer, the fires have not impacted our air quality as much as in the past.
People in assisted living are getting sicker. Wisconsin isn't ready to keep them safe.
When Melissa Hakes' father was admitted to Oak Park Place of Oak Creek in fall 2021, he was himself: a loving 82-year-old man who liked fishing and the Packers. Despite his dementia, Roger Marvell walked, shaved and brushed his teeth, his daughter said. Within weeks, Hakes described her father as "drooling with uncontrollable...
Whitnall School District voters to decide on $79.1 million referendum in November
Like the Arrowhead and Franklin school districts, the Whitnall School District will also put a referendum to its voters this November. The Whitnall School Board voted unanimously July 8 to place a $79.1 million facilities referendum on the November ballot "to address the district's crucial infrastructure and facility needs," according to a Whitnall...
Oak Creek could get a rehabilitation hospital on site planned for a hospital for six years
A physical rehabilitation hospital could be coming soon to Oak Creek on a site that has been planned for a medical facility for six years. The Oak Creek Common Council, by a 4-0 vote, approved the rezoning of a parcel at 1402 W. Hampstead Lane from general business to institutional. ...
Front Page, July 24, 2024
A scandal brews quietly and slowly up in Elkhorn. This scandal might become, or already is, communicable. It’s the failure of the community to properly inspect building codes, and building contractors’ work, as well as those citizens owning property where nearby vacant land is zoned for single or multi-unit construction. A current nearby building inspector once told this newspaper, when interviewed, that small communities like those currently in existence around the lakes of Geneva, Como, and Delavan simply don’t have the personnel to inspect everything that might be built after proper permits are issued, and consequently, some builders with good track records are simply trusted to follow the approved building plans.
Inpro: Muskego’s 16th Annual National Night Out!
The Muskego Task Force on Public Safety Education along with the Muskego Police Department, Tess Corners Fire Department, and their corporate sponsors and supporters are excited to announce Muskego’s 16th annual observance of National Night Out! This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, August 14th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Muskego’s Veteran’s Memorial Park. As always, you’ll be able to talk to members of local and federal law enforcement, as well as local fire personnel about what you can do to protect your family, home, and neighborhood. There will also be great, family oriented entertainment and giveaways!
Our Place, July 24, 2024
The United States Postal Service. Once again, this wonderful, warm and so well respected, and very American, public service must raise its first-class postal rates to a higher level. The new cost of a forever stamp is seventy-three cents, up from sixty-six cents last year. The American postal system is the most responsive, responsible, and dependable mail service in the world. The average price of a first-class stamp in Europe is $1.60, with Denmark at over $4.00 and no European country as low as the U.S. South America charges about $2.30. Asia is right at about $3.17. None of those places is mail handled and delivered like in the United States. Mail simply disappears or fails to get delivered so seldom that the citizens of this country don’t even consider the possibility. In Europe, a first-class letter is mailed with only a 91 percent likelihood that it will be delivered! Imagine the outrage in the U.S. if that was the case here. The 73-cent rate is so very worth it on any comparative basis.
Franklin School District voters to decide on $145 million referendum in November
Franklin School District voters will have a referendum to decide upon this November. The School Board voted in June to put a $145 million facilities referendum on the November ballot. Here's what to know about the proposal. ...
Heritage Week: It’s a Huge Downtown South Milwaukee Celebration!
Three events, seven hours, one special night. This might be the biggest downtown South Milwaukee celebration in my 20+ years in this city. South Milwaukee Downtown Market: 3-8 p.m., Bucyrus Commons. This week’s market includes a special fun zone for kids (inflatables, face painting), music by Dog House Charlie from 5 to 8 p.m., and a proclamation by Mayor Jim Shelenske for NCAA Champion and South Milwaukee native Nate Snead (6 p.m.) Details.
MMSD building $13 million research center in Oak Creek to keep improving drinking water
A new research facility may help improve how wastewater is treated in Milwaukee and beyond. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has announced its plans to build a state-of-the-art research facility to test new clean water technologies that will make wastewater treatment more efficient, helping to improve public health and drinking water supplies....
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.
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