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Operation Dry Water campaign aims to keep Wisconsin waters safe this holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin DNR is joining law enforcement agencies across the state in an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired during the July 4-6 holiday weekend. DNR conservation wardens and local law enforcement will be...

Cubs announce starting pitcher will miss 'significant' time after fluke injury
The Chicago Cubs have a four-game lead in the National League Central going into play on Friday. However, one of their starting pitchers just suffered an injury. The Cubs' rotation is already without Justin Steele, who underwent elbow surgery....

Damian Lillard Linked to Boston Celtics After Sudden Milwaukee Bucks Exit—What’s Next?
Damian Lillard. (Image via Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) Damian Lillard has not signed with the Boston Celtics as of July 4, 2025, but the team is among several NBA franchises expressing interest in the recently released Milwaukee Bucks superstar....

Cubs could trade for breakout starter with 2.25 ERA to make up for offseason mistake
The Chicago Cubs' starting rotation needs some upgrades. They have a four-game lead in the National League Central entering play on Independence Day, but the Milwaukee Brewers do not seem to be going away. The Cubs will be without Justin Steele...

Federal cuts threaten Trout Lake research station
VILAS COUNTY, Wis. (WFJW) — With federal cuts looming, a local world-renowned research station is feeling the heat. The Trout Lake Station is a year-round field station operated by the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison....

Why Myles Turner is an excellent fit in Milwaukee Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down all off the trades and signings of the offseason in the NBA, including Myles Turner's opportunity to shine on the Milwaukee Bucks. 3dAndre Snellings and Eric…
André Snellings Close André Snellings ESPN Senior Writer Dr. André Snellings is a senior writer for men's and women's fantasy basketball and sports betting at ESPN. André has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Michigan. He joined ESPN in 2017...

Wisconsin Senate passes state budget focusing on tax cuts and regional investments
Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25)Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) The Wisconsin State Senate has...

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers hold off Beloit Sky Carp rally to win series opener
Sky Carp starting pitcher Nick Brink allowed only two hits in 5 2-3 scoreless innings Tuesday. JIM FRANZ/ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP BELOIT — The Beloit Sky Carp tried to rally in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night, but came up a run short in...

Milwaukee celebrates July 3rd drone show at lakefront
Milwaukee celebrates July 3rd drone show at lakefront Milwaukee County replaced its traditional July 3 fireworks display with a drone show at McKinley Beach, citing cost and environmental benefits. TURN ON CUSTOM ALERTS FOR YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. NEW...

Fans enjoy July 3rd drone show on Milwaukee's lakefront
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee's lakefront was illuminated Thursday night with a new kind of light show as the city's first-ever drone display replaced the traditional fireworks for the July 3rd celebration. The 45-minute performance featured 900 drones...

Stormy start to Independence Day then mostly dry but hot and humid
Mother Nature wanted to get in on the July 4th fireworks with her own natural fireworks. Loud storms with heavy rain rolled through all of southeast Wisconsin Friday morning. Most of the heavy rain and storms will be done for the morning parades...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns State's Abortion Ban
Yesterday, Wisconsin's state Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion law. BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the state's law banning abortion.— Dan O'Donnell (@DanODonnellShow) July 2, 2025 O'Donnell's thread continues:...

Canada’s relationship with the U.S more than about politics
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4, 2025. LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Today marks Independence Day in the United States. While the relationship between the governments of Canada and the U.S. have become fractured over tariffs, our...

Top 5 landing spots for Chris Paul to be a starter ft. Milwaukee Bucks
The free-agent market houses some big-name guards, including Russell Westbrook, Josh Giddey, Nicolas Batum and Chris Paul. Despite the notable names, the future of Paul remains one of the biggest stories this offseason. The 40-year-old is an...

Wisconsin targets Bitcoin ATM scams with new regulations
Wisconsin is stepping in to combat scams involving Bitcoin ATMs, which have been increasing across the state, by implementing new regulations to protect consumers. Scammers often pressure victims to pay fines or fees using cryptocurrency, leading...

Yankees vs. Mets predictions, odds, start time: 2025 MLB picks, parlay, July 4 prop bets from top expert
The latest edition of the Subway Series gets underway on Friday, July 4 when the New York Mets host the New York Yankees at Citi Field. These teams met for a series in May, with the Yankees winning two of three games. The Yankees will be looking...

Milwaukee chef walks away a winner on Food Network show
Milwaukee chef walks away a winner on Food Network show Chef Adam Pawlak is the winner in the latest episode of the Food Network's new competition show, "Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out." I POUR MY MUSHROOM AND DRIED SHRIMP SOUP INTO MY BLENDER AND...
$150M Boost for Wisconsin Agricultural Roads Approved
Friday, July 4, 2025 By Blake Jackson The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has commended the efforts of the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee, Governor Tony Evers, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu...

‘There’s a place for beauty in all this’: Faith informs scholar’s advocacy for Milwaukee’s incarcerated
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? It’s tempting to begin a story about Emily Sterk with an anecdote about her advocacy around mass incarceration. Or with her reflections on how her privilege plays into that work. Or...

Wisconsin has a new budget. Here’s what UW-Madison will receive
Gov. Tony Evers signed Wisconsin’s 2025-27 bipartisan state budget into law Thursday morning, securing a $256 million increase to the University of Wisconsin System budget after months of negotiations with Republican lawmakers. It’s a far cry from...