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DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on a proposal from Appleton-based Breeze Dairy Group to expand its operation in Pierce County’s town of Salem to 6,500 animals. Since the proposed expansion was made public, local residents have raised concerns about how the farm plans to manage an estimated 80.7 million […] The post DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Birchwood hunter among those drawing 2024 Wisconsin elk tag
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced June 25 that eight Wisconsin residents won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt elk during the 2024 elk season, which opens Saturday, Oct. 12. Four winners will be able to hunt in the Black River Elk Zone for the first time since elk were reintroduced to the state. The application period was open from April 10 to May 31, and the...
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...
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water.
Wisconsin democrats raise concerns about a pair of ballot questions in upcoming election.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - State Representative Jill Billings hosted a press conference in La Crosse Tuesday to discuss her push for voters to vote no on two constitutional amendment ballot questions that will be on the August 13 ballot. The first question would prevent the legislature from being able...
Wisconsin legislators called on to ban bump stocks
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on bump stocks has a Milwaukee Alderman pushing for state legislators to ban them ahead of the Republican National Convention (RNC). During Tuesday's Common Council meeting, 13th District Alderman Scott Spiker shared his push for the Wisconsin State Legislature to...
Wisconsin judge defies Democratic attorney general with last-minute voting rule change
Wisconsin election officials will now be required to provide disabled Wisconsin voters, who legally cannot vote independently, an absentee ballot via email. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell ordered last week that voters with disabilities such as blindness or other physical disabilities that impair one’s dexterity are entitled to vote electronically. Voters will still […]
From 1951 to Eisenhower to today, Indian Bowl showcases Ojibwe culture in Wisconsin Northwoods
LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Billed as the centerpiece for Ojibwe cultural sharing and education for the Northwoods, the weekly summer Lac du Flambeau Indian Bowl events have been taking place for almost 75 years. The series of weekly mini pow wows and cultural demonstrations on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation are advertised on TV commercials throughout the Northwoods inviting anyone to visit and learn a little about Ojibwe culture. They have been going on since 1951. ...
'She who sells': Lac du Flambeau's Alexandria Sulainis connects with nature, environment through indigenous artwork
LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (WJFW)- "He or she who sells" is the definition of the Anishinaabe word "Adaawe" -- and the namesake of Alexandria Sulainis' Lac du Flambeau clothing shop. "Our whole life is kind of dedicated to artwork and education and culture-keeping and trying to live as authentically as...
Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousand of jobs possible
More than a dozen Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for a medical sciences technology hub expected to create thousands of jobs. The funding, announced Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, will focus on biotechnology and personalized medicine at companies and universities which are largely...
Rhinelander humane society says it's at capacity for dogs, little room for cats
RHINELANDER, Wis. - The Oneida County Humane Society is at capacity for dogs, it Humane Society announced on its Facebook page. According to the Humane Society, they are not able to take any more surrenders at this time, and capacity on cats is nearly full. Currently, the shelter is housing...
Rockers start second half in loss column
The Green Bay Rockers could not get the bats going to open the second half of their season with an 8-1 loss to the Wausau Woodchucks. The Rockers were down 4-0 when Cooper Kelly registered the lone RBI with a single to center to bring in Sam Miller. It was one of his two hits and seven total for the Rockers in the loss.
Behind the scenes of the Wausau fireworks show
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Fourth of July fireworks show in Wausau is one of the largest displays in the area. Organizers have been planning the event for almost a year now to get it just right. “We started working on the planning, then we figured out once the budget...
After hours: Nicolet College extends business hours in July and August
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW)- Nicolet College offers classes and activities for their nearly 2,000 enrolled students. Recently, it announced it was extending business hours to meet with admissions representatives like Dwight Webb. "We will be able to meet with potential students who are interested in programs that we have and walk...
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