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Evening Update: Hottest temps of the year bring a threat for strong storms
Early Evening Update: We did it! The first 90 of the year achieved today in Milwaukee. This happened at 3pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, a line of severe storms is slowly working east across southwest Wisconsin. Here's the latest look at Ready Doppler:. This line of storms has dropped winds in...
Dorchester Days’ 66th celebration set for this weekend
The village of Dorchester will welcome in people from all over central Wisconsin this weekend for the 66th annual celebration of Dorchester Days. The event will begin on Thursday, June 13 as the food stand and beer tent will be open and the bingo balls will be rolling. Bingo begins at 6 p.m. The beer tent will also have $1 beer.
These Wisconsin lakes were winners in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
Long known for having a share of two Great Lakes, Wisconsin can now also boast of hosting some of the nation's best lakes, according to recent results from USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. According to 10Best, Lakes Michigan and Superior and Geneva Lake were voted among both the 10...
Wausau committee postpones decision on heavily-criticized humane officer proposal
After critics skewered a proposal to replace the humane officer with part-timers for animal control, Wausau’s Human Resources Committee postponed a decision for one month to allow for more research. Critics at the Monday committee meeting said the Wausau Police Department’s proposal would not improve services or increase revenue...
Lac Du Flambeau man sentenced to more than 15 years for domestic abuse convictions in three Wisconsin counties
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - A man who faced criminal charges in three different counties has been sentenced to a total of 15.75 years of confinement followed by eleven years of extended supervision, authorities announced Tuesday. Frank R. Schuman, 30, of Lac Du Flambeau, was found guilty by a jury in...
Wisconsin fairs required to check cows for avian flu this summer
Wisconsin dairy cows heading to county fairs and other exhibitions will be required to undergo testing for avian flu this summer. Fairs, rodeos and similar exhibitions will be required to verify that lactating cows have tested negative for the H5N1 virus within 7 days of moving to the event. The...
Pools across the 608 region paint a perfect summer day
MADISON, Wis. -- As temperatures climb into the 90s, many Wisconsinites are more than ready to put on their swimwear and cool off at the pool. The good news is, you don't need to travel to Madison to enjoy the best of the best. Here's a list of refreshing, fun pools from 12 different counties across south-central Wisconsin.
ACLU of Wisconsin sues Department of Corrections, says it doesn't provide 'mother-young child program'
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin is suing the Department of Corrections for not following "a long-overlooked state statute" that requires the department to permit incarcerated people who give birth to parent their babies until they are one year old. The statute, "Mother-young child care program," requires the DOC...
Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. June 11, 2024. We don’t doubt that people have their own opinions about the ongoing tussle before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals regarding whether the teen charged with killing Lily Peters is tried as an adult. We do. After the circuit court’s ruling against a reverse...
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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