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STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — The city of Stevens Point is once again emphasizing “shop local” this gift-giving season. Mayor Mike Wiza says it starts with the downtown Holiday Parade on Thursday, November 19th. “Traditionally, it’s before Thanksgiving [because] the downtown business want to remind you, and so do I, to shop local whenever you can.”
Every sausage link here gets hand-twisted seven times. That’s not a typo, and it’s not a machine doing the work either. The brats come in more than 40 varieties, including Bacon Cheeseburger and Hawaiian. Two brick smokehouses fire up with real hardwood sawdust every weekday. Those same smokers...
Wisconsin Democrats, days after winning control of state government, say they will try to make Wisconsin join a multistate compact that would award the state’s 10 electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote, even when Wisconsin voters pick someone else. The push could have national consequences....
The WIAA has announced the location and time information for many of the state semi-final football games next weekend as well as the 8-Player State Championship. This list will be updated as information continues to come in. All 11-player games will be played on Friday night at 7 pm as of now, and per WIAA regulations, all games will be at neutral fields. For Level 3 scores, click here.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to ATV and UTV regulations that would prohibit drivers and passengers from having open containers of alcohol. Currently, Wisconsin law prohibits operating an ATV or UTV while intoxicated, but there is no statewide restriction specifically banning open containers of alcohol. Under...
Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Wisconsin prepares for snow, icy roads and earlier darkness.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Miss Wisconsin Rapids Organization taught Addison Morin she can handle tough things. Morin has a few years of experience within the Miss America Organization. She competed in 2023 and became Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen 2024 , and she also held the Miss Northern Lights’ Teen title. Morin spent months preparing each time she took the stage, working with vocal coaches and mentors within the organization to be the best version of herself. That’s why Morin, a student at Lincoln High School, knew she could speak up for herself and advocate for others, even when it’s hard. Within the Miss America Organization, candidates on local, state and national levels choose a topic to advocate for during competition and as titleholders, called a community service initiative. Candidates for the Miss Wisconsin Rapids Scholarship Organization spend a couple of months preparing for the competition itself, meeting weekly to work on various focuses of competition like an interview with a panel of judges, where each candidate would expand on her initiative. Morin said she had chosen a community service initiative, but partway through preparing for competition, she felt strongly that she needed to change her topic. She said her time
Medicaid applicants in South Dakota, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin have until Dec. 31 to file under the old rule that lets the program pay for medical bills from before the application date. After that, the look-back shrinks to as little as one month. Anyone with an unpaid hospital, nursing home or doctor bill from […]
Wisconsin’s building code spells out exactly how far your wood stove has to sit from anything that can burn. With heating season here, it’s a good time to check, especially if your stove came with the house. Here are the Wisconsin wood stove rules homeowners break without realizing...
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is defending its actions in detaining a Wisconsin State Trooper. Attorney Marc Christopher notified us that 21-year-old Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe is being held in immigration detention in Dodge County. Van Der Merwe lives in Onalaska and works out of Tomah and has served […]
Wisconsin Democrats have tried to change how electoral votes are awarded. Now they plan on trying again. Wisconsin Democrats did not wait until they won the Legislature to propose changing how the state awards its presidential electoral votes. They’ve been plotting this for decades. They even introduced bills in...
Wisconsin gets plenty of attention for cheese curds and Friday fish fry, but its roadhouse fried chicken deserves a turn in the spotlight. Out on state highways and county roads, small independent spots are turning out broasted chicken, crispy tenders, and spicy sandwiches that keep regulars coming back every week.
MAYFIELD, Ky. — A pilot from Wisconsin was killed in a plane crash in western Kentucky on his way home from an airshow with his daughter. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, the pilot and his daughter were returning from an air show in Mississippi and made a stop to refuel at Mayfield Graves County Airport on Sunday, Nov. 8. They were each flying an L39 Albatros, an older military-style jet.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) declared the Badger State blue in a post-election interview Wednesday, pointing to recent statewide defeats for the GOP — including in its gubernatorial race. “Wisconsin is no longer a purple state,” Thompson told Wisconsin Public Radio. “We haven’t won a statewide race for a long time. Wisconsin is a…
One Wisconsin diner serves veggie meatloaf inside a renovated gas station. Another hands out free Kool-Aid with po’ boys. This list starts strange and only gets better. The food here is the stuff of rainy Tuesdays and long road trips. Booyah by the bowl. Chicken and waffles beside blues...
Monkey bread split into five sections, swimming in caramel sauce, and served with butterscotch on the side. That is a real breakfast order here. I can’t decide if it’s dessert or a dare. The hash browns get stuffed, too. Pulled ham and cheddar is one option. Goat cheese...
A kitchen in Wisconsin hand de-bones a roast half duck, then pairs it with scratch stuffing and homemade duck gravy. That’s not a weekend project, it’s a house specialty. The plate also comes with cranberry compote, so sweet and tart both get a seat at the table. Meanwhile, hand-painted murals started in 1933 cover the dining room walls around you.
STEVENS POINT – A project years in the making – the new Non-Traditional Student Center (NTSC) – has opened at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) as of the fall 2026 semester on Sept. 10. Per uwsp.edu, the center is a space where these students will find...
WISCONSIN — A recent outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, caused a significant deer die-off in southeastern Wisconsin, particularly in Washington County and the West Bend area. Steve Burns, a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources deer and elk specialist, said EHD is a virus spread by tiny biting...
Wondering which restaurants in Wisconsin serve unforgettable food without the fancy price tag?. These 8 hole-in-the-wall spots offer comforting classics and genuine hospitality that’ll win you over instantly!. 1. Swingin’ Door Exchange (Milwaukee) Nestled inside a historic building in downtown Milwaukee, this restaurant catches your eye the moment...
