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Texas added more Hispanic, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year

The Hispanic population accounts for almost three-quarters of the U.S. population gain, with most of that expansion coming from babies being born.

Private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance

Multiple committee members described feeling like they were being asked to ignore the dire nature of the party's predicament.

'Hall-of-Fame' level is what new Beaver Dam girls basketball coach aspires for

The coach of the Golden Beavers hopes to provide stability with a class of players he's familiar with.

Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents

Capybaras, the largest rodent species in the world, look like giant guinea pigs and are “ecosystem engineers” that eat plants and keep waterways clean for other animals to live in.

Here’s why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket

It would be nearly impossible for Democrats to replace President Joe Biden as their 2024 presidential nominee unless he chooses to step aside. Here’s what could happen.

Trump draws fire from Democrats for debate references to ‘Black jobs’ and ‘Hispanic jobs’

Trump’s depiction of a country on the brink, under siege from migrants and beset by racial strife and economic chaos echoed his longstanding rhetoric about the state of the U.S.

Southern Wisconsin neighbors: Obituaries for June 30

Read through the obituaries published in Wiscnews.com

11 people injured when escalator malfunctions in Milwaukee ballpark after Brewers lose to Cubs

    Eleven people were injured when an escalator malfunctioned at American Family Field in Milwaukee following the Brewers’ loss to the Chicago Cubs. The issue occurred Saturday. Brewers' spokesperson Tyler Barnes says six people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and five others were treated at the ballpark. The escalator’s malfunction resulted “in an increased downward speed." Other details were not immediately available. Saturday’s 5-3 loss ended the Brewers’ winning streak at five games.

    US, Europe warn Hezbollah to ease strikes on Israel and back off from wider Mideast war

      An official said the U.S. presented new language to intermediaries to try to jump-start stalled Israel-Hamas negotiations.

      Animal rescuers try to keep dozens of dolphins away from Cape Cod shallows after mass stranding

        Rescuers waded into shallow water to try to herd the dolphins into deeper waters after the largest single mass stranding in more than 25 years in the area.

        COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

          Columbus Community Center ActivitiesOpen from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information and registration, call 920-623-5918.

          Church Services 6/29/24

            To add new churches or change information, email dc-news@wiscnews.com to receive a fillable pdf form; deadline for changes is 1 p.m. Monday. No changes will be accepted via phone. All updates must be made through the fillable form.

            Why Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid are closing thousands of drug stores across America

              Retailers have been hit by shoplifting and resorted to locking up items or closing high-theft stores since the pandemic, but the problems are much deeper.

              REEDSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY: Worm races, teen video games, and construction projects at RPL

                There are activities for everyone and all ages, including Reedsburg Public Library’s own iconic worm races.

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                Southern Wisconsin neighbors: Obituaries for June 30

                Read through the obituaries published in Wiscnews.com

                Southern Wisconsin neighbors: Obituaries for June 29

                Read through the obituaries published in Wiscnews.com

                Portage-area real estate agent tops company's 2023 commercial sales in state

                Scott Schroeder sold more than $9 million in commercial properties last year, to become the top RE/MAX agent for commercial sales in the state for 2023.

                Elderly Waupun man found dead in car in ditch on Highway 151

                A 91-year-old Waupun man was found dead in a car in a ditch on Highway 151 on Thursday, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office said.

                Waupun prison has been on chopping block for decades. Why is it still open?

                Prison design has changed dramatically, but little has changed at Waupun and Green Bay.

                Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically

                Republican legislators on Friday appealed a ruling that allows disabled people to download absentee ballots at home in November’s presidential election.

                Wisconsin Democratic leaders shrug off Biden's debate performance, focus on beating Trump in November

                Biden and Trump remain dead even in Wisconsin, with both candidates receiving support from 50% of registered voters in the latest Marquette Law School Poll released Wednesday.

                Riverfest, campers impacted by high water as Mississippi River rises in La Crosse and Winona

                The Mississippi River has reached 14 feet at La Crosse and is expected to stay there awhile.

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                Crime

                Teddy's timepiece: President's watch, stolen in Buffalo in 1987, returned to Roosevelt family estate

                The mystery of who stole President Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch from a Buffalo museum 37 years ago remains unsolved, but the timepiece is now back at its rightful home.

                Eau Claire woman arrested for allegedly hiding Madison shooting suspect who remains free

                Police believe the woman is connected to Jerome Jacobs Jr., who is wantedin connection with a June 9 shooting that injured two people on Madison's East Side.

                Baraboo dad ordered to stay away from superintendent after viral graduation push

                The judge said there was evidence that the parent had tried to harass and intimidate the Baraboo school chief during a commencement ceremony last month.

                Merrimac Ferry reopens after drunken driver crashed into river near ferry landing

                The Merrimac Ferry closed shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday and re-opened about 10:40 a.m. Friday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

                Politics

                Waupun prison has been on chopping block for decades. Why is it still open?

                Prison design has changed dramatically, but little has changed at Waupun and Green Bay.

                Teddy's timepiece: President's watch, stolen in Buffalo in 1987, returned to Roosevelt family estate

                The mystery of who stole President Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch from a Buffalo museum 37 years ago remains unsolved, but the timepiece is now back at its rightful home.

                Second teen charged in Lincoln Hills prison guard death

                A second teenage inmate has been charged in the connection with the death of a correctional worker at the Lincoln Hills prison for boys.

                Wisconsin Elections Commission rejects second recall effort against Speaker Robin Vos

                The decision strikes down the second recall effort targeting Vos, who became the target of some within his party, including supporters of former President Donald Trump.

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