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First Lady Jill Biden Wisconsin visit; outreach to older voters
GREEN BAY, Wis. - First lady Jill Biden is kicking off her husband's outreach to older voters, an effort that will blend rallies and phone banks with social events like bingo nights and pickleball games. Jill Biden's travels will take her to Green Bay on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., Duluth,...
These Wisconsin grocery stores and businesses are open on Juneteenth
Shoppers who are trying to make last-minute purchases for their Juneteenth gatherings in the Milwaukee area have some options to grab any items. Here's what's open and closed on the holiday in 2024: ...
Americans celebrate their flag every year, and the holiday was born in Wisconsin
Each June, the people of Waubeka venerate perhaps the nation's most enduring symbol, celebrating Flag Day, a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans. But this unincorporated Wisconsin town about 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of Milwaukee takes the day seriously. After all, it lays claim to being the birthplace of Flag Day, thanks to a tenacious teacher in a one-room schoolhouse.Here are some things to know about the obscure flag-waving holiday. What is Flag Day? ...
Wausau mayor’s veto upheld in contentious discussion
Wausau will not spend taxpayer money on a consultant to redevelop the city’s north riverfront, after a veto by the mayor was upheld amid a sharp debate on Tuesday. City planning staff asked to go ahead with a request for proposals seeking a consultant for future projects with a cap of $100,000. The cost is already in the 2024 budget, but no money would be spent if the council did not agree to move forward after reviewing responses. Mayor Doug Diny vetoed the City Council’s May 28 decision to issue the RFP. The measure needed a two-thirds majority – eight of the 11-member council – on Tuesday in order to move forward. That didn’t happen.
Showers, thunderstorms expected
The National Weather Service office in Duluth has issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of northern and western Wisconsin to include Price County on Tuesday and Wednesday, with possible continued weather throughout the week. For Tuesday afternoon and evening, a few strong storms with an isolated threat for hail are possible in east central Minnesota, and across into Wisconsin to the Solon Springs and Hayward areas. For Price County...
Problems at Waupun Correctional Institution, Ascension hospitals cope with cyber attack, Wisconsin’s enduring circus culture
We learn more about the problems at Waupun Correctional Institution after the arrest of several employees. Then we learn how a hospital cyber attack is affecting operations at Ascension hospitals. Then, we find out how Wisconsin’s circus culture lives on. Arrests at Waupun Correctional Institution. Last week, the former...
First Alert Weather: Temperatures & mugginess on the rise, storms Wednesday evening
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Dew points are on the rise along with temperatures beginning middle of the work week. Strong thunderstorms could impact portions of North Central Wisconsin Wednesday evening. Mostly sunny to start the day Wednesday. Clouds will slowly increase during the afternoon hours. A warm front approaches the...
Wausau weather for Wednesday and Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly...
Wisconsin driveway repair scams cost residents thousands
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- If your driveway or sidewalk needs paving, think twice before you hire someone to do the job. The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau announced Wednesday their "Scam Tracker" reported numerous contractors scamming residents out of over $8,000 on driveway repair.
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