Desiree Fischer

1 week ago | wmtv15news.com | Desiree Fischer

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Republican Senator Ron Johnson said Wednesday that he doesn’t want to run again in 2028 but hasn’t ruled it out completely. At a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon, Johnson was asked if he’s ruled out another Senate run. He said he didn’t want to, but you can never say never. “So I learned in my second run, when I absolutely meant second and final, you can’t say, you know, never, never. I don’t want to.” said Johnson. Johnson also said, “I don’t covet the position.

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - The village of Rib Mountain is hosting its first-ever Community Outreach Night Thursday night. The village says this is a chance for people to connect with local government, learn how things work behind the scenes, and ask questions. Village staff, along with members of SAFER and the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office will be there to share information. Copyright 2025 WSAW. All rights reserved.

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Marathon County Health Department is launching a new beach monitoring program this summer. The program is designed to provide up-to-date information about water quality at four popular county parks with designated swimming areas: Big Eau Pleine Park, Dells of Eau Claire Park, Mission Lake Park, and Sunny Vale Park. Through weekly water testing, this program will help families and beachgoers make informed choices about swimming and recreating at local beaches.

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Republican Senator Ron Johnson said Wednesday that he doesn’t want to run again in 2028 but hasn’t ruled it out completely. At a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon, Johnson was asked if he’s ruled out another Senate run. He said he didn’t want to, but you can never say never. “So I learned in my second run, when I absolutely meant second and final, you can’t say, you know, never, never. I don’t want to.” said Johnson. Johnson also said, “I don’t covet the position.

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

NELSONVILLE, Wis. (WSAW) - The Portage County Historical Society is set to host a summer concert series at the historic Rising Star Mill in Nelsonville. “Music at the Mill” will feature acclaimed regional music acts in the preserved 19th-century grist mill.