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Despite morning rain, travelers move forward with Memorial Day Weekend plans
WISCONSIN — Travelers weren’t going to let the elements stop their Memorial Day Weekend travel plans on Friday. As the rain poured on Friday morning, Sone Phrakousonh of Menomonee Falls made a stop at the Pine Cone Travel Plaza in Johnson Creek to fill up. He said he...
Shop The Farm Store; know your farmer, know your food at Schmidt Century Farm
Washington County, WI – Schmidt Century Farm, 5485 St. Anthony Road, in West Bend is a locally owned farm that sells cuts of meat at its Farm Store on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Place your order for fresh black Angus beef and fill your freezer today. Come take a...
ON VIEW | ukwé·tase at the Museum of Wisconsin Art
West Bend, WI – Experience ukwé·tase (newcomer/stranger) by Wisconsin-born designer Chris T. Cornelius in the MOWA’s contemporary gallery. At once installation, sculpture, and architectural form, this building-like structure with a title in the Oneida language was designed for the 2023 Chicago Architectural Biennial. An accompanying land acknowledgment statement reminds visitors that the building stands on what was once indigenous land.
BEHIND THE SCENES | Realtor Wendy Wendorf / Homestead Realty on cover of national magazine
West Bend, WI – A peek behind the scenes this week when a photo shoot took place in downtown West Bend, WI, as real estate agent Wendy Wendorf of Homestead Realty will soon be featured on the cover of a national magazine. FREE local news at. Washington County Insider...
Gas prices spike ahead of Memorial Day weekend
West Bend, WI – The Memorial Day weekend is ahead and with that the traditional spike in prices at the pump. Earlier this week a gallon of regular unleaded topped out at $3.39. Within 24 hours that jumped to $3.59 and today $3.99 a gallon in West Bend. What...
West Bend Police confirm body found in upper parking lot at Washington County Courthouse
May 17, 2024 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police confirmed a body was found by a county employee at 6:18 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, on county grounds. Lt. Brian McAndrews said police responded to the courthouse complex, 432 E. Washington Street, for an individual that was on the west side of the complex in the upper parking lot. The male, 69, was near the doors on the west side.
Strong line of storms to start Monday in Washington Co.
Washington Co., WI – A strong line of storms will pass through Washington Co., WI, as we start the work week. The National Weather Service predicted the storms this afternoon but radar at 4:48 a.m. shows a large system passing through the state this morning.
Holy Angels Festival of Angels is June 7 – 9, 2024 – Come join us!
West Bend, WI—Holy Angels Parish, 138 N. Eighth Avenue, West Bend, WI will hold its “Festival of Angels” June 7 – 9 with fun for the whole family. Just two blocks south of Hwy 33 on Eighth Avenue, the fun starts at 5 p.m. Friday. Free...
Wisconsin man causes multi-vehicle crash after driving over 100mph under the influence, arrested for 5th OWI
RICHFIELD, Wis. (WFRV) – A 36-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested on Thursday morning after driving over 100 miles per hour and causing a three-vehicle crash, all while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a vehicle traveling south...
Chapter of conservative group at Arrowhead raising some parent concerns
A new chapter of a national conservative organization at Arrowhead High School, Turning Point USA, has drawn some parent concerns. The student group's first meeting was the evening of May 21, according to its Instagram page, Turning Point USA Arrowhead. ...
Etiquette for Memorial Day Parades on Monday, May 27, 2024
West Bend’s Memorial Day Parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. from Main Street and Oak Street. Allenton will host a Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 26. CLICK HERE for details. Hartford’s Memorial Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street and continues to Sawyer Park, where a program organized by Hartford VFW and American Legion Post 19 and United Vietnam Veterans of Hartford will take place at 11 a.m.
West Bend COLUMNS hires first executive director
“Kristin has a background in education, and has extensive non-profit experience,” said Rose Petitte, President of the COLUMNS Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to have hired a person who so thoroughly embodies our mission, values, and vision to lead the foundation into the future.”. The mission of...
Evers requests release of $20 million for communities affected by UW branch campus closures
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is requesting that the state budget committee release $20 million meant to create a grant program that would support communities where a University of Wisconsin branch campus has closed. The request is the third submitted to the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) by Gov. Tony Evers’ administration this week, bringing the […] The post Evers requests release of $20 million for communities affected by UW branch campus closures appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
VIDEO | American Legion Riders Memorial Day cemetery parade in West Bend, WI
West Bend, WI – The American Legion Riders Memorial Day cemetery parade starts at Sixth Avenue and Chestnut Street in West Bend at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. This event precedes the annual Memorial Day Parade which steps off at 9:30 a.m. from S. Main Street and Oak Street in West Bend.
Holy Angels School Spotlight on 1st grade teacher Lauren Singer
West Bend, WI – Holy Angels Catholic School, 230 N. Eighth Ave., West Bend, WI, is shining a spotlight on its 2023/2024 teaching staff. Lauren Singer is the first-grade teacher at Holy Angels. You’ll recognize her by the warm smile she always has on her face. Washington County...
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