Brewers to make five selections in 2020 Draft
The Milwaukee Brewers will make five picks in the 2020 First-Year Player Draft, which starts at 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday night. They will have the 20th overall selection in the opening round. This years draft has
DNR state park campgrounds open on Wednesday
Wisconsin state park campgrounds reopen Wednesday. But Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole advises it’s going to be a little different than pre-pandemic. “Changes around public safety are going to be in place, only because we’re
Milwaukee County issues face mask policy for county facilities
Milwaukee County will require people to wear face masks when entering county facilities and grounds with a controlled entry point. County Executive David Crowley said Tuesday it’s important to remember we’re still in the midst of the
National Guard ends public safety deployment in Wisconsin cities
The Wisconsin National Guard has concluded its public safety mission in the state’s largest cities. Governor Tony Evers’ office said Tuesday that nearly 1,500 Guard personnel were mobilized, beginning May 30 in Milwaukee. The Guard completed its
Tuesday COVID-19 numbers: record low positive percentage, 15 more deaths
The state set a record on Tuesday, for the percentage of positive new coronavirus tests. The total of 1.9 percent is encouraging, following on 2.7 percent Monday and 2.3 on Sunday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal to dump heavy rains across Wisconsin
Wisconsin will be seeing the remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal moving through the state. National Weather Service meteorologist Logan Lee says we should expect to see extended amounts of rain and possible severe weather through Wednesday. “One
More charges filed in massive embezzlement case in Portage County
Portage County prosecutors keep uncovering more and more victims in an embezzlement case against a Plover construction company. Charges filed on Tuesday claim that 47 year old Jeffery Feist has stolen nearly 700-thousand dollars. The Point/Plover Metrowire
Janesville man involved in fatal vehicle crash in Door County
A Janesville man is recovering from injuries sustained in a fatal vehicle crash this weekend in Door County. The Door County Sheriff’s Office says 75-year-old Bruce Lamb was driving a 2019 Lincoln MKC when it crossed the
A ‘gut punch’ for Wisconsin Rapids on news of paper mill shut down
Nobody saw it coming. That’s the reaction in Wisconsin Rapids today, on news Verso Corporation will idle its paper mill there by the end of July. “I was a part some conversations late yesterday afternoon where I
Small town has big parade plans
A local community is planning a 4th of July parade residents can join without ever leaving their home. Milton Parade Coordinator Derek Henze says despite the pandemic, organizers still wanted to celebrate, but also keep participants and