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Donald Trump brings presidential campaign to Wisconsin Tuesday
RACINE, Wis. (WBAY) - Former President Donald Trump is bringing his campaign for a second term to Wisconsin next week. The Trump campaign says he’ll speak at Racine Festival Park on S. 5th St. Tuesday, June 18 at 3 p.m. Gates to the event open at 11 a.m. The...
Marshfield man wins award for work removing invasive species
MARSHFIELD, Wis. - A Marshfield man won an award for his work removing invasive species from Marshfield's parks and trails and restoring its ecological diversity by planting and nurturing service flora. Dan Umhoefer received the award as part of the 2024 Wisconsin Invasive Species Council's Invasive Species Action Awards. The...
Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day to promote storm education
MADISON, Wis. -- Recent severe weather has increased the risk of storm-related accidents. Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, on June 18, will offer an opportunity for everyone to learn how to protect themselves while spending time outdoors.
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...
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,...
New Kikkoman plant bringing business to Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — Soy sauce company Kikkoman broke ground on its second facility in Wisconsin Wednesday, as crews got to work on building a new $560 million facility between Madison and Milwaukee. "It's a significant investment. When we start talking about the brand of Kikkoman — just that known brand...
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