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See photos of Milwaukee's first-ever July 3rd drone show at McKinley Beach
Northern Lights Drone Shows performs a Fourth of July show at McKinley Beach in Milwaukee on the evening of July 3, 2025.Hannah Schroeder / Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Statue of Liberty is seen during the Fourth of July Northern Lights Drone...

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:...
Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for July 3, 2025
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 3, 2025, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 3 drawing Midday: 7-3-8 Evening: 5-5-7 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings...
Wisconsin deputies clock multiple drivers at 90+ mph ahead of holiday weekend
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – As holiday travel ramps up, authorities in Wisconsin are urging drivers to slow down and prioritize safety over speed. In a social media post, the Barron County Sheriff’s Office said they’ve already stopped nine...

Child care advocates say Wisconsin budget falls short
Wisconsin budget falls short for child care MADISON (WKOW) — Wisconsin’s new state budget includes more than $330 million in child care investments, industry advocates say the funding only offers short-term relief and fails to address deeper,...

Is Elijah Gray the missing piece? Grading Wisconsin Badgers basketball off-season! How did Gard do?

Milwaukee County July 3 drone show lights up the sky
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County is swapping out its fireworks for a new drone show this Independence Day weekend. What we know: The drone show lights up the sky over McKinley Beach at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. A synchronized...

Suspect dead in Shorewood shooting, Milwaukee pursuit

Two Wisconsin farmers think Trump’s tariffs are pretty sheepish
Les Danielson and Jeff Peck are a couple of Chippewa County farmers who are worried about the future and think Trump’s tariffs are pretty sheepish. 🐑 That’s because the economic vitality of small towns and rural counties often hinges on the...

Milwaukee Bucks release roster, schedule for 2025 NBA summer league
Milwaukee Bucks' second-round draft pick Bogoljub Marković will be among the 20 players on the team's NBA summer league roster next week in Las Vegas. The Bucks begin play July 10. Rookie guard Mark Sears, who agreed to a two-way deal with the...

Wisconsin Tibetan Association holds weekend-long celebration for Dalai Lama's birthday

V&V Supremo Shines at 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Contest
WEST ALLIS, Wis., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. is proud to celebrate its remarkable performance in the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest held June 19 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. The company secured top...

Wisconsin Badgers ‘State of the Program’ Worry Levels, Summer Edition
It’s the middle of the dead period for the Wisconsin Badgers, so it’s a good time to revisit the ‘State of the Program’, evaluating where the worry levels for certain teams stand currently. Back in February, I opined on how concerned (or chill)...

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...

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...

MPS students present designs for Wisconsin's first ever outdoor chess park ♟ï¸
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Over at Kilbourn Reservoir Park, a handful of MPS high schoolers unveiled their designs and prototypes for Wisconsin's first ever outdoor chess park. It comes after the students got to take part in a 2-week "Design and Build...

Muscle Shoals native Mark Sears signs two-way contract with Milwaukee Bucks
(WAFF) - Muscle Shoals native and former Alabama basketball standout, Mark Sears officially joined the Milwaukee Bucks organization on Thursday, signing a two-way contract. Sears takes his talents to the National Basketball Association following a...

Spurred by Trump budget bill, Wisconsin cashes in on hospital money; GOP leaders split on decision
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- In a very unusual rush, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed into law the next two-year budget almost immediately after a Republican majority in the Assembly passed the bill in the early morning hours Thursday, July 3. Evers and...

First Milwaukee Lakefront drone show in the books
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Thousands of people gathered on Milwaukee’s lakefront to experience the highly anticipated Independence Day celebration. This year there’s was a twist, instead of fireworks lighting up the lakefront, hundreds of drones filled...

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...