November 13, 2024 — Republican Eric Hovde has refused to concede the Wisconsin Senate race to incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin, citing “voting inconsistencies” as his reason for contesting the projected outcome. With 99% of votes counted, Baldwin has 49.4% of the vote to Hovde’s 48.5%, a margin of fewer than 30,000 votes. The margin does…
November 13, 2024 — In a stunning twist, Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin father of three reported missing in August after a kayaking incident, has been found overseas. Authorities now believe that Borgwardt faked his death and fled the country, leaving his family and community reeling. The search for Borgwardt began on August 12, 2024, after…
Carthage, MO, November 13, 2024 — Schreiber Foods, a Wisconsin-based dairy giant, has unveiled plans for a substantial expansion of its operations in Carthage, Missouri. If completed as proposed, this new project could bring as many as 250 additional jobs to the city, marking a major investment in the local economy. Expansion Plans and Tax…
November 13, 2024 — Residents and businesses in Door County experienced phone and internet outages Tuesday after a landscaping mishap severed a main fiber optic cable, disrupting services for multiple providers. The incident occurred around 1 p.m., affecting customers of Spectrum, U.S. Cellular, and Frontier Communications. According to Mike Hogan, senior director of communications for…
November 13, 2024 — Despite challenges over the past few years, economists are projecting a positive rebound in the U.S. housing market, with a focus on increased home sales in the coming years. Chief Economist Lawrence Yun from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) forecasts a 9% rise in home sales in 2025, with an…
November 13, 2024 — Ahold Delhaize, the multinational retailer behind major U.S. grocery brands like Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and Giant, has confirmed it recently suffered a cyberattack, forcing parts of its infrastructure offline and disrupting service across numerous stores. The attack impacted both in-store and online services, affecting thousands of customers. Details of…
November 13, 2024 — Tesla has announced its sixth recall this year for the 2024 model-year Cybertruck, this time affecting 2,431 vehicles due to a faulty drive unit inverter. Unlike many previous recalls, this one can’t be fixed through a software update—owners of affected trucks will need to take their vehicles to a Tesla service…
November 13, 2024 — After decades of decline, American manufacturing has made a historic comeback, with small cities at the forefront. This resurgence, sparked by strategic policies from the Biden administration, has revitalized communities previously facing economic downturns. Programs like the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act have incentivized manufacturers to open…
Sheboygan, WI — General Motors (GM) has initiated a recall affecting 461,839 vehicles across the United States, including models popular in Wisconsin, due to a transmission defect that may cause rear-wheel lockup, significantly increasing the risk of accidents. Affected Models: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified that the transmission control valve in…
Dodgeville Township, Wis., November 13, 2024 — Emergency responders from multiple agencies arrived at the scene of an accident involving a semi-truck and a farm implement on U.S. Highway 151 Tuesday night. The crash, reported at approximately 8 p.m., occurred just south of the U.S. Highway 18 interchange near exit 47, according to the Iowa…
November 13, 2024 — The United States has revealed for the first time that North Korean soldiers are actively participating in combat alongside Russian forces in the Russia-Ukraine war. This marks a significant development, as North Korean troops, numbering over 10,000, have reportedly been deployed to Russia’s far western Kursk region, where they are now…
Washington, D.C., November 13, 2024 — A U.S. government employee has been charged with leaking classified information related to Israel’s plans to launch a military strike against Iran, as revealed by court documents filed on Wednesday. The man, identified as Asif William Rahman, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and is expected to appear…