MADISON – Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican businessman Eric Hovde will square off in the first scheduled debate of Wisconsin’s Senate race at 7 p.m. Oct. 18. The debate, hosted by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation, will take place in Madison and will be televised and broadcast on radio throughout the state. The […]
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How far-reaching is your favorite Wisconsin mega-brand?
Kwik Trip, the popular gas station/convenience store chain, is headquartered in La Crosse. Thanks to the Badger State’s many iconic businesses, you don’t have to go far to fuel up at a Kwik Trip, hit a Culver’s for lunch, or enjoy a Blue Moon ice cream for dessert — if you’ve got the Kohl’s Cash. […]
Mandi Genord of Beaver Dam earns Miss Wisconsin 2024 crown and will compete for Miss America 2025 title
OSHKOSH – Mandi Genord will compete for the title of Miss America 2025. The 22-year-old Beaver Dam woman claimed the Miss Wisconsin 2024 crown Saturday evening at Alberta Kimball Auditorium at Oshkosh West High School from a field of 30 contestants from across the state. Genord served as Miss Wisconsin’s Teen in 2018. She is […]
Parts of Dane, Jefferson, Dodge and Green counties under tornado warning. Much of southern Wisconsin under tornado watch
A tornado warning is in effect in several parts of southern Wisconsin Saturday evening after a tornado was spotted near Watertown, while other parts of southern Wisconsin remain under a tornado watch until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. A tornado warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday for northeastern Jefferson and […]
Parts of Dane, Jefferson, Dodge and Green counties under tornado warning. Much of southern Wisconsin under tornado watch
A tornado warning is in effect in several parts of southern Wisconsin Saturday evening after a tornado was spotted near Watertown, while other parts of southern Wisconsin remain under a tornado watch until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. A tornado warning is in effect until 7:45 p.m. Saturday for east central Dane, […]
Miss Wisconsin Teen 2024 crowned as Miss Wisconsin Competition finals set for Saturday evening in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH – Miss Wisconsin Teen 2024 is Ella Bey of Pewaukee. The 15-year-old swept the title from a field of 23 contestants Friday night at Alberta Kimball Auditorium at Oshkosh West High School, which will also be the venue for the finals of the Miss Wisconsin Competition that starts at 4 p.m. Saturday. More: Miss […]
How much did it rain in Wisconsin on Friday night?
Heavy rain occurred throughout Wisconsin from Friday evening into early Saturday. Milwaukee County received between 0.46 to about 1.5 inches of rain. The city of Cudahy recorded about 0.46 inches of rainfall, while Wauwatosa further west recorded a steeper total of 1.49 inches. Waukesha County received more rainfall, an average between 1-2 inches. Some cities […]
Unemployment claims in Wisconsin increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 5,390 in the week ending June 15, up from 4,129 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 238,000 last […]
Unemployment claims in Wisconsin increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 5,390 in the week ending June 15, up from 4,129 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 238,000 last […]
A Wisconsin bakery has the best pie in the country, according to this ranking
The best pie in the entire country is from Wisconsin, according to recent results from USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Stockholm Pie and General Store, in Stockholm, a small village in Pepin County near the Minnesota border, was the top-ranked pie shop in the United States out of 10 ranked. Stockholm Pie & General […]
Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen Addison Morin says she has broken out of shell and is ready to compete for state title
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Addison Morin is ready to compete on stage this week to vie for the title of Miss Wisconsin’s Teen 2024. Morin stood in shock Oct. 28 as she was crowned Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen. Now, about eight months later, Morin, 15, said she has reached beyond her comfort zone, broken out of […]
Trump holds rally in Wisconsin city where his promises of new jobs fell short
By Gram Slattery RACINE, Wisconsin (Reuters) –Donald Trump addressed supporters on Tuesday at a rally in Racine, Wisconsin, seeking to present himself as the best candidate for the U.S. economy even as a major local factory that he broke ground on six years ago ended up a flop. The Republican former president was in this […]