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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? ...
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...
New WI Rustic Roads Guide published; highlights roads less traveled
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Wednesday, June 12 the publication of the 2024 Rustic Roads Guide. A news release says the latest edition features two new roads and the work of talented local photographers from around the state, including the cover image of the Aurora Borealis over Rustic Road 60 in Vilas County.
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...
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 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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