Wisconsin Rapids Walmart reopens store after June 23 power outage

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Walmart at 4331 Eighth St. S. has regained power and reopened its doors to customers. The store had been closed for several hours Monday, June 23 after a line of storms moved through the city and knocked out power to the area. The store …

ATV safety warning: Wisconsin officials stress training for young riders

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) -- As warmer days stretch longer, ATV and UTV enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest are hitting the trails. With this uptick in activity, hospitals are seeing an increase in serious injuries from these vehicles. Healthand public safety …

Wisconsin Public Radio Announces Layoffs, Programming Cuts.

Faced with ongoing budget shortages and the possibility of federal funding cuts, Wisconsin Public Radio is laying off at least 15 staff members and has decided not to fill several vacant positions, while canceling four of its programs. The radio group, …

First Black Woman Named Miss Wisconsin

New concert documentary shows scenes from Mile of Music festival in Wisconsin

Over the course of four days each summer, a 1-mile strip in Appleton fills with some 200 musicians who play more than 650 sets of original music.  The Mile of Music festival has been going since 2013. The free summer event starts July 31. Event organizers …

University of Wisconsin-Madison Dean's List

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized the following Fitchburg students for being named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean …

Southeast Wisconsin; multiple rounds of strong to severe storms ahead

MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch through 9 p.m. on Monday, June 23 in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties.  There is a slight risk for storms, especially north and west, to have the potential of damaging winds and …

Warm and wet conditions spurred Wisconsin crops

News Warm and wet conditions spurred Wisconsin crops June 23, 2025 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Crops, News, USDA, Wisconsin Last week’s warm temperatures and scattered showers were good for crop growth. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says corn …

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These are the highest heat index reports Sunday for central Wisconsin

Hot temperatures and high humidity lingered through Sunday, June 22 and into Monday, June 23 across central Wisconsin bringing dangerous heat index values with relief not expected until Monday afternoon or evening. The following maximum heat index values …