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2 rescued from small inflatable boat in De Pere
DE PERE (WLUK) -- Two people had to be rescued after their small inflatable boat went over the dam. Police were called to Voyageur Park Saturday night around 5. When crews got on scene, they quickly found the boat just off the fishing pier with two people on board. A...
Horses for Healing provides free community fun and resources
HOBART (WLUK) -- The third annual Horses for Healing event is happening Saturday at Exceptional Equestrians. It's free and open to the community. More than a dozen community organizations will gather to provide resources that benefit health and well-being. Event Information:. Exceptional Equestrians | 1130 Orlando Dr. | De Pere.
Presentation to address groundwater contamination
A retired water quality research engineer who has authored 55 published articles in scientific journals on the contamination and hazard to water resources in agricultural landscapes found in the Midwest will share his expertise on the topic in the area next Wednesday. The Door County Environmental Council is hosting "This Land is Their Land: Historical Perspectives on Cornbelt Water Quality" at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on July 31. The program features Chris Jones, who wrote "The Swine Republic, Struggles with Truth about Agriculture and Water Quality." Retired from the Hydroscience & Engineering School at the University of Iowa, Dr. Jones says Door County and Iowa share the same challenges and health concerns regarding improving groundwater quality. He says we need regulation of production agriculture with increased concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stumps for Vice President Harris in Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin.WSAW reports Emhoff will visit and speak at the seventh annual Hmong Wausau Festival.He will then head to a canvass launch for Harris and other Democrats on the ballot in Stevens Point, according to the Portage County Wisconsin Democrats Facebook page.Emhoff has made several trips to Minnesota in the past four years to campaign for President Biden and DFL Party candidates, including a visit in March to tout a $20 million federal grant for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. He also visited St. Paul's Afro Deli last year to present owner Adirahman Kahin with the National Small Business Owner of the Year award.On Saturday, former President Donald Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance will hold their first joint presidential rally in Minnesota at St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena.Vance will also appear at a fundraiser earlier in the day in Minneapolis. Entry to that event costs $3,300, with tickets up to $50,000 for a roundtable discussion and a photo with the candidate.
EAA AirVenture wraps up Sunday in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Sunday is the final day of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. The annual event is one of the largest gatherings for aircraft enthusiasts and began on Monday, July 22. WISN 12 News This Morning anchor Duke Carter spoke with the news chief at the NASA Langley Research...
Civil Air Patrol-US Air Force commander Reid honored by MTSU at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The commander of Civil Air Patrol-U.S. Air Force was recognized by his alma mater, Middle Tennessee State University, at a ceremony during the institution’s annual alumni barbecue at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation celebration. Air Force Col. Aaron Reid, a 2002 graduate of...
EAA AirVenture pumps $170 million into local economy
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Aviation enthusiasts aren’t the only ones excited about EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this week. It’s a huge week for local businesses as well. For Marty Schibbelhut, the owner of Oshvegas Palms Resort just across the highway from the EAA grounds, the roar of all those aircraft is music to his ears. “Every […]
Award-winning biplane flown by WASP pilots during WWII showcased at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - There are more than 10,000 planes out on the EAA AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh. Some are new, some are old, and some have decorated pasts that highlight how women contributed during times of war. Mike Porter of Ohio is a pilot, aircraft mechanic, and authorized aircraft...
2024 Wisconsin State Fair: Parking and travel information
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The 2024Wisconsin State Fair opens at 10 a.m. Thursday and runs through Sunday, Aug. 11. If you are planning on driving, general and motorcycle parking are available through the following vehicle gates:. Gate 1 — located at West Greenfield Avenue and South 79th Street |...
Old Glory Honor Flight returns to EAA AirVenture after trip to D.C.
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - On Friday night at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, a group of Vietnam veterans returned to the grounds from a day trip to Washington D.C. through the northeast Wisconsin Old Glory Honor Flight. Several thousand EAA attendees welcomed home the Old Glory Honor Flight, which took Vietnam...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Continue Rolling
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are the best team in the High-A ranks of Minor League Baseball. The Timber Rattlers currently sit at 60-32, which gives them the best record among all 30 High-A teams. They also have a plus 91 run differential, which ranks third behind only the Greensboro Grasshoppers...
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