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Gov. Evers Issues Pardons

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2022

Governor Tony Evers pardons 49-people.  The Governor issued the pardons yesterday.  In all, Governor Evers has issued six-hundred-three pardons during his tenure.  The procedure to request a pardon is available online at Evers-dot-WI-dot-gov-slash-pardons.

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Trump Endorses Michels

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2022

The 45th President endorses Republican Tim Michels as candidate for the Governor of Wisconsin.  Donald Trump endorsed the construction company owner from Brownsville, Wisconsin in June and did so again in person on stage last night during a speech at the Save America rally in Waukesha.   Michels spoke saying, “I’m honored to be endorsed by President Donald Trump and boy I wish he was President today.”  The primary election in Wisconsin is this coming Tuesday, August 9th.

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FBI Manhunt Underway in WI

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2022

The FBI is on the hunt in south central Wisconsin for a suspect accused of shooting at an FBI agent in Georgia. The FBI’s Milwaukee field office said yesterday investigators believe 24-year old Joshuia Brown could be in the Johnson Creek area of Jefferson County.   Brown is accused of firing several rounds at an FBI agent on July 28th in Columbus, Georgia.   A 25-thousand dollar reward is being offered for information leading to Brown’s arrest.

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Lightening Strike Kills WI Couple

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2022

A Janesville couple’s dead after being hit by lightning near the White House.  D-C Metro Police say 76-year-old James Mueller and 75-year-old Donna Mueller were taking shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm last week when it was hit by lighting.  Two others were also hurt in the lightning strike.

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WI Business Issues Sausage Recall

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2022

 Rackow’s Family Sausage in Juda, Wis., is issuing a Class I recall for pork lard sold from its store. The recalled product includes: Pork lard, 4-lb. tubs, purchased before August 1, 2022. This is a Class I recall, initiated based on evidence collected during a routine inspection by state inspectors. Evidence shows that the product was not produced under a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety plan. More information on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recall classifications

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McDonell Schools Announce Two New Hires

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2022

McDonell Area Catholic Schools is pleased to announce two internal hires for the principalpositions at its PreK – grade 12 schools. MACS’ most recent Elementary Principal, EricWedemeyer’92 is now the Principal at Notre Dame Middle School and McDonell CentralCatholic High School, serving over 300 students. Additionally, MACS’ most recent ElementaryVice Principal, Jerry Smith, is now the Principal at St Charles Borromeo Early Childhood Centerand Primary School and Holy Ghost Elementary School, serving over 250 students. “I am pleased to welcome

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Local Students Shine Bright at CVTC

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2022

More than 20 high school freshmen from Altoona, Cadott, Bloomer and Elk Mound schools signed certificates of intent to begin the Business Management Academy at Chippewa Valley Technical College in a few weeks at the beginning of the fall semester. Students in the program attend their high school classes, but also attend virtual classes for CVTC three hours, two nights a week. But the College’s President Sunem Beaton-Garcia said the hard work is worth it. “Who is thinking about owning

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Friday Feel Good: This Lil’ Piggy…

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2022

We’ve heard of a pig in a blanket, but what about a pig in a swimsuit?  For this week’s Friday Feel Good we find a farm staple far away from Old McDonalds property.  A video is going viral of a man in a boat rescuing a piglet he found swimming in the middle of the ocean. Against the odds, the man was able to scoop the poor animal out of the water and to safety.  And this little piggy is feeling much

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Car Stolen, Baby Found Safe in Alley

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2022

A three-week-old baby is found unhurt after a car it was riding in was stolen in West Milwaukee. Police say the car was stolen late last night at the Speedway gas station at Miller Park Way and Burnham. The baby was found in a nearby alley shortly after the car was stolen. The car still hasn’t been found.

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Appleton Asks Voters About Marijuana

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2022

Appleton is joining the list of cities putting an advisory referendum on marijuana on the November ballot.  Voters will have the opportunity to voice their opinion on legalizing and regulating marijuana  Specifically, voters will be asked “Should marijuana be legalized for use by those 21 and over, taxed and regulated like alcohol in the state of Wisconsin?” The vote will serve as a measure of public opinion and will not directly change any laws.

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