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Lifest is back in Oshkosh for its 27th year — one of the nation’s biggest Christian music festivals, packing in over 100 acts and 25,000 daily attendees. Beyond the music, it’s a full-blown family event with Ferris wheels, food trucks, a kid zone, and even a petting zoo — all fueling a major economic boost for the region. If you’re in town this weekend, the Sunnyview Expo Center is where the energ...

Jane Frances Cryan, an 84-year-old Oshkosh native with roots stretching back to 1854, chose a deeply personal farewell: a horse-drawn carriage ride from her ancestral home on the UW-Oshkosh campus to Riverside Cemetery, honoring her family’s legacy in the way her ancestors once did. A historian called her a “dynamo”—feisty, witty, and eloquent—reflecting a life deeply tied to her heritage. Her fun...

A Green Bay man sentenced to life in a mental health facility after fatally stabbing his AA sponsor and the sponsor’s dog, a crime rooted in untreated schizophrenia, depression, and addiction. The court recognized the victim’s kindness and dedication to helping others, deepening the tragedy. Dorr, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges including intentional homicide, will serve three years before...

Grab your brats and burgers—Appleton’s Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center is frying up fun every Friday this summer with “Grandpa’s Grill,” raising cash to keep seniors active, healthy, and connected. Every dollar from this beloved brat fry fuels programs and maintenance for the center, which membership fees alone can’t cover. It’s community-powered, community-focused, and a tasty way to give back...

Appleton, Wisconsin is injecting new life into its downtown with a $450,000 grant to lure 20 creative pros—artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and food makers—from outside the state. Each gets $2,500 to relocate and $10,000 to launch their business, plus access to a seven-week business boot camp to turn passion into profit. With Wisconsin ranked 48th in state arts funding, this bold move ai...

Wisconsin and 14 other states are suing to stop a federal move that would slash mental health grants for schools—set to vanish at month’s end—risking a $12.5 million hit to Wisconsin’s education system and leaving students without critical support. The states are demanding a court injunction to preserve funding while the legal battle unfolds, arguing this isn’t just about money—it’s about student...

Carl Schulze, a quadriplegic activist, is rolling his wheelchair 1,000 miles to Madison to demand disability rights and home-based care, warning that massive Medicaid cuts and a Justice Department opinion threaten the Americans with Disabilities Act. Relying on caregivers for every move, he argues that independence is vital for dignity, mental health, and well-being. He’s inviting supporters to jo...

A 20-year-old Wisconsin man, Noah Czarneski, is facing serious charges—including sexual assault and bail jumping—after going missing in October and being found in Florida months later. Accused of having sex with a 17-year-old while out on bond for a separate case involving a 15-year-old, he now faces Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise...

A teen farmhand’s life hangs in the balance after a harrowing silo accident—until a daring rescue, three grueling surgeries, and a team of heroes pull him back from the brink. Mason Kramer, 18, survived a near-fatal fall that left him bleeding out and legs trapped, all while still a high school grad. Now, three weeks into recovery at Froedtert Hospital, he’s amazed he’s still standing—and grateful...

Brown County’s hitting the streets harder this weekend with boosted OWI patrols—aimed at keeping impaired drivers off the road and everyone safe. Following last weekend’s Fourth of July blitz—34 stops, 4 OWI citations, 26 other tickets, 20 warnings, and 1 drug arrest—this coordinated effort brings together 10 local agencies for a sustained crackdown. More enforcement is coming July 17, 18, 24, 25,...

The Howard-Suamico eight-and-under Falcons are making history by earning a spot in the NFL Flag National Championships—the first team from their area to ever qualify. They clinched it by dominating the Packers’ regional tournament, exceeding all expectations while having fun. Coach Chris LeCloux knows nationals will be tougher, with 32 top teams, but is excited for the kids’ growth. They’re traini...

High school football stars from Wisconsin are battling it out in a wild 7-on-7 tournament right next to Lambeau Field, part of the NFL’s “11-On” initiative to get every player involved. Players like Braylon Stegall are soaking in the electric energy, while Packers reps say it’s the perfect bonding moment before the season kicks into gear. With the tournament wrapping up today, fans in Titletown ca...

Wisconsin’s top court just sided with Attorney General Josh Kaul in a major victory over Republican lawmakers who wanted tighter control over legal settlement funds. The ruling confirms Kaul’s authority to redirect settlement money into the state’s general fund for public safety initiatives — a move he says is vital for statewide community security. The court left one question unresolved: whether...

A heartbreaking tragedy struck when a young girl was pulled from a pond at Shawano Mini Golf Course, prompting an outpouring of community love. Local child care center Bullfrogs and Butterflies hosted a heartfelt fundraiser—complete with raffles, a cookout, and direct donations—all proceeds going straight to her grieving family. Center staff and residents praised the overwhelming turnout, noting s...

De Pere’s downtown is getting a major makeover—with a scaled-back but still ambitious $70M mixed-use project on South Broadway, approved by city council after community feedback. Apartments dropped from 198 to 173, ditching smaller units for more standard 1- and 2-bedroom layouts. The building’s design now leans into downtown charm with more brick and stone, fewer street-facing balconies, and upda...

A Wisconsin doctor, Isaias Cupino, 65, faces a legal rollercoaster after being convicted of five counts of child sex abuse — evidence tied to Facebook and explicit toddler videos found in his home. Though the trial judge agreed with defense objections and ordered a new trial, federal prosecutors are appealing to overturn that decision, pushing to uphold the original conviction. With the retrial sc...

Green Bay’s city council is taking a bold step to restore trust in elections by launching an independent audit of the City Clerk’s absentee ballot operations—following recent errors that sent duplicate ballots to voters. The audit will examine how requests are processed, safeguards against double mailings, election software, and past corrective actions, with full cooperation expected from city dep...

Wisconsin State Fair’s 175th year is a foodie’s dream—with 80 brand-new eats like cookie butter coffee floats and sweet lemon berry cheese curds, plus a limited-edition cherry cream puff comeback. Running August 6–16, it’s not just about the grub: tons of free shows and family fun make this the ultimate summer destination. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/d...

Wisconsin’s drunk driving prison population hit a record 2,899 last year — a shocking spike despite fewer arrests — as older adults and women make up growing shares of those behind bars. Behind the numbers: a deadly toll — over 1,700 deaths in alcohol-related crashes since 2015, with 31% of all traffic fatalities last year tied to booze. And here’s the kicker: two-thirds of those in fatal crashes...

Homeowners on White Sand Lake in Wisconsin are locked in a legal showdown with the Lac du Flambeau tribe over a private boat launch — a clash that pits private property rights against tribal stewardship. The tribe, citing invasive species like Eurasian watermilfoil, shut down their own launch and now blocks the homeowners’ use, claiming responsibility for protecting reservation waters. The homeown...

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A Republican congressional candidate just dropped a jaw-dropping claim: the U.S. is funding transgender surgeries for goats in Afghanistan. While his campaign later clarified it was hyperbole meant to highlight wasteful spending, the bizarre statement sparked national attention — especially since a real, albeit failed, $6 million U.S.-funded goat import project in Afghanistan did exist. Alfonso, 2...

Vice President JD Vance is leading a major crackdown on the H-1B visa program, accusing corporations of exploiting it to undercut American wages and calling for investigations into “foreign fraudsters.” The Labor Department has already issued dozens of subpoenas, targeting a system that’s supported nearly 600,000 workers nationwide—including over 41,000 in Wisconsin alone. But immigration attorney...

A 51-year-old man in Appleton, Wisconsin, faces serious charges after allegedly stabbing a 43-year-old woman in the face and chest with a knife on February 8. Found hiding in a dump trailer near the scene, he was quickly arrested. Charged with domestic abuse-related violence, Barrera is set for a 10-day jury trial starting February 8, 2027, with potential prison time of up to 60 years if convicted...