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WI Rep. Plans Shift to Security

By Morgan McCarthy | April 1, 2024

Soon-to-be former Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher is reportedly heading into the data security business . A number of reports on Friday said that Gallagher is joining the firm Palantir when he leaves Congress later this month. Palantir was founded by Peter Thiel and focuses on national and international security. Gallagher surprised many in his Green Bay district when he announced earlier this year that he would not run for re-election. He surprised even more people when he said last month

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IRS Scam Making Rounds

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2024

Police in Dane County are warning people about a scam IRS call. This comes after a woman was tricked into giving away 30-thousand dollars. The scams are not uncommon and can happen anywhere. Officers recommend contacting your bank and asking questions before releasing any personal information or money to catch scam artists in the act.

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | March 30, 2024

Hello! Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here with us. As we soak up the last weekend in March, it might feel like the year is moving at Mach-speed. That’s why we like to take a little time to intentionally slow things down on Saturday morning with a simple “scroll down memory lane.” It’s a way to look back at events that happened on this day in history before we head out to make new history today. If

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What is…Happy Birthday, Jeopardy?

By Morgan McCarthy | March 30, 2024

If you like to plant in front of the iconic blue screen and scream the answers-in the form of a question, you can celebrate today. “Jeopardy!” is celebrating its 60th anniversary this weekend. Jim Forbes has more:

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Home Sweet Home…Build?

By Morgan McCarthy | March 30, 2024

If you have noticed a boom in construction in our area, you’re not alone. It seems there is a new project in the works weekly in our area and there are other parts of the country that are experiencing the same thing. Construction Coverage just released a new study about the U.S. locations with the most housing growth over the last decade. After adjusting for inflation, home prices are nearly 60% higher than they were 10 years ago, and roughly 25% of

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Superintendent License Remains

By Morgan McCarthy | March 30, 2024

School boards will still need to make sure the Superintendent is licensed after Governor Evers vetoed a bill repealing the requirement.  The former principal and school district superintendent said he is vetoing the bill because it lacked standards to be eligible for hire.  Those supporting the bill believe the licensing requirements are too strict  in the state.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game…Brewers Open With a Win

By Morgan McCarthy | March 30, 2024

The Brewers made the most of Opening Day yesterday with a 3-1 win against the Mets at Citi Field in Flushing New York.  Freddy Peralta turned in a quality start, giving up only a solo home run over six innings and struck out eight with one walk.  Christian Yelich went three for four with a solo home run of his own.  Southpaw DL Hall will make his first start for the Brewers today after spending the past two seasons with

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Marquette’s March Madness Ends

By Morgan McCarthy | March 30, 2024

Marquette Men’s Basketball time in the NCAA March Madness tournament has come to an end.  The Golden Eagles lost to North Carolina State 67-58 in Dallas at the American Airlines Center.  At half the Golden Eagles trailed by thirteen and were unable to recover in the second half.

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Three Bipartisan Bills Aiding First Responders Signed

By Morgan McCarthy | March 29, 2024

Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) announced the signing into law of three bipartisan bills to aid first responders, with several police officers from different parts of the state in attendance for the signings. “When you experience a traumatic critical incident as a first responder, you carry that heaviness with you home to your family and beyond. We have many unseen mental health struggles among our correctional and police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers.” -Senator James The bills include measures to

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Friday Feel Good: Smiles for Miles

By Morgan McCarthy | March 29, 2024

Hippity, hoppity, Easter is on the way. But for this week’s Friday Feel Good we move from the bunny trail to the coast and instead of hopping, we cruise on wheels. Two women, and childhood friends, are attempting a 500-mile drive down the coast of Florida to earn the Guinness World Record for Longest Distance by Toy Cars.  They’re attempting the journey as a fundraiser to save animals.  Cassie Aran talks about why they decided to attempt the 500-mile drive. Here’s wishing them

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