Wisconsin Dells Administrative Coordinator / Chief Financial Officer Karen Terry explains to the finance committee the possible uses of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan at the committee meeting on May 17th. Terry explained that the money can be used to help offset the 23% loss of the premier …
Read More »Wisconsin Recognizes School Garden Day | Local education
âEveryone is unique,â ââLarson said. âYou just see that each garden is different and is truly shaped by the students, educators, and community partners who work together in the garden.â State Representative Samba Baldeh helps Lake View Elementary School student Taziar water a new plant in the school’s garden. Scott …
Read More »Returning live performance at the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin (WSAW) – The show must go on! This weekend, the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater (WRCT) has been hosting its first live performances in over 15 months. At the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater, the lights are on and the auditorium won’t be quiet. They still plan to keep …
Read More »Wisconsin Regulators Approve 1,400-Acre Sheboygan County Solar Farm | Science and environment
Ellen Hudovernik, a resident of Ootsburg, has accused developer Ranger Power of fraud for making what she considered false or misleading statements and the city of Holland’s corruption council. Hudovernik argued that because Ranger had not publicly announced her plans before negotiating leases, she could no longer sell her property …
Read More »Wisconsin leads the country in whey production
When you think of Wisconsin, what comes to mind? You might have imagined cows, cheese, cranberries, or even cornfields, but did you know that Wisconsin is the leading state in the production of dry whey? No way, right? Yes WHEY! Dry whey is often used in baked goods, processed cheese …
Read More »NE Wisconsin Experts Explain Ransomware Cyber Attacks and How to Protect Yourself from Hackers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (NBC 26) – This is the type of threat that has shut down an entire U.S. pipeline, leaving gasoline prices and supply in question. But Gaurav Bansal, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, says these attacks happen every day. RELATED STORIES âSomeone from outside the …
Read More »Wisconsin Sports Events National Anthem Bill
A Republican lawmaker wants to make the tradition of playing or singing the national anthem before sporting events the law of Wisconsin. “I strongly believe that we have to play it, especially where we are now in our country”, Rep. Tony Kurtz, He sponsored a bill that would require the …
Read More »Wisconsin Senators Pass Law Enforcement Proposals
Wisconsin lawmakers assess policy proposals Wisconsin lawmakers on Tuesday discussed proposals regarding police practice and policy in the state. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Senate passes several law enforcement proposals. One of these would make it easier for you to learn about use of force policies. Another might make it …
Read More »Professional police association. Receives High Approvals For Local Departments In Recent Reviews | WFRV Local 5
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Professional Police Association has released its 2021 statewide public opinion poll on law enforcement. The survey covers topics that include community rating, perspective, background, and police approval ratings. Wisconsin Senate passes first police reform bills In the report, 79% of respondents approve of the …
Read More »History is at the heart of the discourse on the state of Wisconsin’s tribes in 2021
The deep currents of history and their inexorable flows under current conditions flowed throughout the 2021 State of the Tribes Address delivered to the Wisconsin Legislature on behalf of the 11 sovereign and recognized tribal nations. federal government of Wisconsin. At the same time, the historic scale of the coronavirus …
Read More »Milwaukee Revolutionary Tallest Residential Tower in Wisconsin
Crews ceremoniously began construction Tuesday morning on what will become Wisconsin‘s tallest residential tower. Couture will be built at East Michigan Street and North Lincoln Memorial Drive in Milwaukee. The 44-story building will house 322 luxury apartments a once completed. as well as retail space and connection to the transit …
Read More »Childcare receives $ 150,000 grant to help families in north central Wisconsin
MOSINEE, Wisconsin (WSAW) – Help is on its way for families who need help paying for child care in north central Wisconsin. Childcare got another state grant to help even more people. 42 children will have access to quality and affordable childcare services thanks to the âJumpstart grantâ valued at …
Read More »Lawrence University to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Students, Likely Wisconsin’s First | Higher Education
Executives at Marquette University, the state’s largest private institution, are still discussing whether to require COVID-19 vaccination, spokeswoman Lynn Griffith said on Tuesday. Edgewood College is encouraging but does not require students to be vaccinated, spokesman Ed Taylor said. Rolf Wegenke, who heads the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities …
Read More »Watch Now: Tavern Hits the Road and Adds to Old World Wisconsin Collection | Economic news
Workers at Findorff Construction and Heritage Movers are working to prepare Wittnebel Tavern in Old Ashippun last week for its move to Old World Wisconsin on Tuesday. The tavern, built in 1906, will be part of a new exhibit on the brewing experience at the state historic site near Eagle. …
Read More »At least four Wisconsin Republicans to vote to remove Liz Cheney from House leadership | Local government
At least four of Wisconsin House’s five Republicans say they plan to vote to remove U.S. Representative Liz Cheney from her leadership position in the House when Republicans meet to oust her on Wednesday. U.S. Representatives Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah and Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, …
Read More »Rainbow Play Systems of Central Wisconsin to Host Ribbon Cutting and Open House
RIB MOUNTAIN – Rainbow Play Systems of Central Wisconsin LLC will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12 to celebrate the opening of the new business at 152303 Starling Lane. Following the ribbon cutting, the public is invited to an open house which will be …
Read More »Wisconsin’s largest business group wants to end extra unemployment | state
(The Center Square) – Someone on unemployment in Wisconsin can, for now, earn nearly $ 35,000 a year without lifting a finger. The state’s largest business group says no one in Wisconsin can afford it. Wisconsin manufacturers and commerce on Tuesday called on Governor Tony Evers to end the federal …
Read More »Wisconsin is experiencing a boom in the residential solar market
MILWAUKEE – When Sun Badger Solar launched in 2018, they had four employees and co-founder Trevor Sumner could tell you where each of their solar panel installations was located. The company now looks very different. What would you like to know Residential solar panels have fallen in cost and efficiency …
Read More »NFIB: 44% of Wisconsin Small Businesses Have Vacancies, Can’t Find Workers | Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – The latest look at Wisconsin’s small businesses shows nearly half of them are struggling. A new report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses says 44% of small businesses in the state have vacancies they cannot fill. âThe labor shortage continues to challenge small businesses as …
Read More »Districts in Southern Wisconsin Prepare to Host School-Wide Clinics to Easily Vaccinate Students
May 11, 2021 3:00 p.m. Christina lorey Posted: May 11, 2021 3:00 p.m. Update: May 11, 2021 6:42 p.m. LODI, Wisconsin. – With the coronavirus vaccine now available to all high school students, districts in southern Wisconsin expect they will be busy this summer … not in class, but in …
Read More »Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association names 2020 Driver of the Year
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] The Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association announced last month that Alyn Jones has been selected as its 2020 Driver of the Year. Jones, a Martin-Brower Co. driver, has driven professionally for 44 years and has traveled 4.3 million miles without …
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