SPORTSCAST – Thursday, May 9, 2024
Today’s sportscast from the Northwest Wisconsin Sports Desk.
Fast Break Sports Report — Thursday, May 9, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run and scored three times to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4. Both starting pitchers…
Surveyor working near Dallas has gear stolen, wanted returned
DALLAS, Wis. (WJMC) — A surveyor working near Dallas had a case of tools and gear taken and they are asking for their return. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department said…
Democrats commit $7 million to TV ads in 5 key state Senate races
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats plan to spend $7 million on television ads in five state Senate races they believe are key to regaining control of the chamber. The…
Biden rips Trump, touts Microsoft project in Racine visit
STURTEVANT, Wis. (WRN) — President Joe Biden touts Microsoft’s $3.3 billion investment to build an AI data center on the Pleasant Prairie campus of the failed Foxconn project. And as…
Wisconsin Republicans launch audit of state government diversity efforts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature’s audit committee have voted to launch a probe of diversity initiatives across state government. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called for…
Rothman says UW System will cooperate with DEI audit
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — With the audit of diversity, equity and inclusion practices at state agencies and state university system, UW System President Jay Rothman on Tuesday told the Legislature’s…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 9, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A surveyor working near Dallas wants his gear returned, after it was taken last month; — State Democrats aim…
PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, May 8, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The state’s budget committee declined to discuss forever chemicals and healthcare funding; — Wedding barns sue the state over…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.