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Facing elimination, Janesville starter Hoium produces complete-game shutout to keep season alive
BELOIT — Sam Hoium showed a knack for getting out of trouble throughout Thursday’s American Legion regional elimination game between Janesville and Mukwonago at the Stateline YMCA Youth Sports Complex. The Janesville starter’s ability to navigate through some tricky spots, especially early on, helped him finish a 3-0 complete-game shutout that allowed Post 205 to live and see another day of baseball. Mukwonago saw its first two batters in each...
Trump edges out Harris in key swing states, ties with her in Wisconsin: Poll
Former President Trump is narrowly leading Vice President Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, in several battleground states, and the two are tied in Wisconsin, according to a new set of polls. The survey released by Emerson College Polling and The Hill on Thursday found Trump leading Harris by 5 points in Arizona, 49 percent…
Country Thunder 2024 Sees 24 Criminal Arrests and 100 Citations, Sheriff’s Department Reports
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–During the July 17-21, 2024, Country Thunder music festival, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department recorded 24 criminal arrests and issued 100 county ordinance citations. Criminal arrests included 10 for disorderly conduct, three for resisting an officer, two for substantial battery, two for battery, and one each...
Prepare for these long-term closures along I-43 in summer and fall 2024
Drivers will continue to see construction and road closures this summer and fall on Interstate 43 as part of the north-south reconstruction project between Silver Spring Drive in Glendale and Highway 60 in Grafton. Construction for the project started in 2021 to expand I-43 from four to six lanes and reconstruct five existing interchanges. The...
K9, drone used to catch Janesville DUI suspect after police chase, crash
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Janesville Police have arrested a drunk driver who allegedly fled from police in a high-speed chase. According to police an officer was called to the area of Milton Avenue and Black Bridge Road around 12:16 a.m. for a complaint of a vehicle speeding and driving recklessly. When the officer located the […]
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...
Comedy Sportz hosts world championship
ComedySportz Milwaukee, South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI, US — A Walker's point stable is reaching a huge milestone. Milwaukee Comedy Sportz is celebrating 40 years of laughter. They came to 12 News to break down all the fun and promote their world championship happening July 31 through Aug. 3.
Pleasant start to a busy weekend in Milwaukee
This upcoming weekend in Milwaukee and the surrounding area might be the busiest we have ever had! From huge events like German Fest, Harley Homecoming, EAA Airventure, and the Milwaukee Air and Water Show to county events like the Racine and Washington County Fairs and some smaller but still exciting events like Riverwest 24 bike races, Milwaukee Brewfest and not to mention the Milwaukee Brewers back in town for the first time since the All Star Break and Packers Training Camp up in Green Bay. Sheesh!!!
Milwaukee shootings Friday; 2 wounded, including teen
MILWAUKEE - Two people were wounded in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Friday, July 26. No arrests have been made. A 16-year-old was shot and wounded in Milwaukee on Friday morning, July 26. It happened around 1:15 a.m. near 63rd Street and Hope Avenue. Police say the victim was taken...
Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., Engages in Discussions on Indian Country Priorities at the Republican National Convention
Milwaukee, Wis. (July 26, 2024) — Ernie Stevens, Jr., Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), recently participated in important discussions at the Republican National Convention, which was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15 to 18. The convention brought together Indian country leaders to address critical priorities for the Republican Party.
A month in mourning: D'Vontaye Mitchell's family details life upended, waiting for charges
Demonstrations every few days for a month. One public funeral with prominent activist Al Sharpton and local political leaders in attendance. Detailing a painful life experience over and over again...
Whitewater school district integrates new state literacy guidelines into summer school
The hot summer months are dwindling away and the next school year is on the horizon, when more than 800 students from the Whitewater Unified School District will return to the classroom after weeks of summer learning. Superintendent Caroline Pate-Hefty said the district’s ”record high” summer school enrollment is driven...
RNC's impact less than expected at some restaurants. But hotels, other businesses did well
The Republican National Convention's economic impact was less than expected, according to several downtown restaurateurs. But Milwaukee-area hotels did very well hosting tens of thousands of guests. And other local vendors got business that wouldn't have otherwise existed without the RNC. ...
The World of Outlaws late models race at Wisconsin's Wilmot Raceway for the first time. Here's what to know.
The track that hosted the final Wisconsin race of the season for the World of Outlaws sprint cars earlier this month will host the Outlaws late models for the first time Monday. The $10,000-to-win show is sandwiched by two premier events, the Prairie Dirt Classic on Friday and Saturday in Fairbury, Illinois, and...
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