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Wave of community support emerges following severe Appleton flooding
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – In a matter of hours, 2.5 inches of rain fell in Appleton Friday afternoon, leaving up to three feet of water behind on some streets. Sewers and culverts were overwhelmed and clogged, but with crews of neighbors, public works, and firefighters clearing them, most of the water was gone as quickly as it came.
Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin back EPA in lawsuit by 12 states over water rights
Two Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin have come to the defense of the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit filed by 12 states over water rights. The Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon (Mole Lake) tribes joined five other tribal nations from around the country in defending the EPA’s new tribal water rights rule under...
Unemployment is low, the labor market tight. But more Wisconsinites are on FoodShare, or food stamps, than before COVID
The number of people enrolled in the food assistance program FoodShare in Wisconsin remains above pre-pandemic levels, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report. As of April, a little over 700,000 people were enrolled in FoodShare, the Wisconsin program part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, that helps low-income households buy food, according to the latest figures published by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. ...
Wisconsin police chase lasts 41 miles; driver, passenger arrested
GERMANTOWN, Wis. - A 41-mile pursuit that stretched from Fond du Lac County into Germantown ended with two people in custody on Friday night, July 5. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, the driver was a 32-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history. The passenger, also a convicted felon, had a nationwide warrant out for his arrest.
Olmstead's three-run homer, Barstad's two-run single help Beloit Sky Carp end two-game skid
Will Rudy appeared to be settling in nicely into Friday night’s Midwest League game between his Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Beloit Sky Carp. He was perfect through two innings with four strikeouts and had been staked to a 1-0 lead after Eduardo Garcia’s RBI single in the first. But Sky Carp left fielder Jake DeLeo led off the third with a double to right, center fielder Osiris Johnson got...
Preliminary plans for Thrivent's 600-acre Appleton campus show parks, trails and housing
Question: What is the plan for the development of the Thrivent property between Ballard Road and Meade Street in Appleton? I've been seeing survey crews on the property. If it is intended for residential development, what is the plan for traffic on Ballard? It's already extremely busy. Answer: Preliminary plan concepts unveiled by...
Chicago’s Second City comedy club returns to Green Lake
GREEN LAKE, Wis. (WMTV) - Chicago sketch and improv comedy theater, Second City, is set to return July 20 to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake. The two-show engagement will showcase some of Chicago’s best comedy stars. Showtimes are 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Performances may contain adult or mature content.
Manawa Rodeo Canceled as Flooding Impacts City
MANAWA, WI (WSAU) — A state of emergency is underway in the Waupaca County City of Manawa after a dam breach led to flooding in the city. It happened on Friday after heavy rain fell, causing Mill Pond to push into the city. As of Friday, all entrances to the city are closed off until flood waters go down.
Tammy Baldwin makes campaign stops in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A crowd came out for Tammy Baldwin in Green Bay Friday; the “Fired up for Tammy” tour started in the Northwoods on the Fourth of July. She’ll be in Wisconsin all weekend touting her re-election for Senate. At Friday’s rally, the Democratic Senator spoke about the Affordable Care Act, reproductive rights, and supporting workers.
Manitowoc shipbuilders crafted the best-known schooner on the Great Lakes and helped launch the shipbuilding industry
Although many prominent companies in Manitowoc today relate to ships, throughout the mid-19th century, one local company was vital in establishing the industry: Hanson & Scove. Jasper Hanson immigrated from Denmark in 1832, finding a home in Manitowoc by 1854. After 10 years of working in a shipyard, Mr. Hanson...
Green Bay Packers: Extremely Lucrative Trade Surfaces For Team (Report)
The Green Bay Packers are in the midst of a new era. They’ve completely revamped their offensive and defensive personnel over the last few seasons. Trading away Aaron Rodgers last off-season was the final nail in the 2010s-era coffin. However, that doesn’t mean the Packers don’t have any more...
Shelter-in-place issued for Sheboygan residents
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WBAY) - An active investigation is currently underway near South 25th Street and Broadway Avenue in Sheboygan. Authorities are on the scene, and residents in the area are advised to shelter in place until further notice. Local law enforcement has not yet released specific details about the nature...
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