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2 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Laura Bergh |Teri Barr |Eric Genrich |James Kelly

Meteorologist Brittney MerlotApr 8, 2025, 12:58 PM CSTMADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, the sirens will sound, giving us a time to practice taking shelter from spring storms that spark up. Wisconsin averages about 23 tornadoes every year, and 45 of them tore through our state last year. This made it the third most active season, ever… and severe weather season is about to spark.

2 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Laura Bergh |Teri Barr |Eric Genrich |James Kelly

MILWAUKEE, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – After 5 years as CEO of Harley-Davidson, Jochen Zeitz will retire during the 2025 calendar year. Zeitz, 62, is the leader of what analysts called a 5-year sales ‘turn-around”. Harley’s shares are up more than 11% through Monday’s close since Zeitz took charge in 2020, compared with a 77% rise in the benchmark S&P index. Zeitz joined Harley-Davidson in 2007 and was elevated to CEO in 2020.

2 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Teri Barr |Laura Bergh |Eric Genrich |James Kelly

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – The federal government has revoked the visas of more than a dozen people affiliated with UW-Madison. Leaders posted a statement on the university’s website that said six students and seven alumni on employment extensions are being told to leave the US. The statement said UW-Madison played no role in the visa terminations. In fact, university staff said they don’t know why these people’s visas were canceled, and are trying to find out why.

2 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Laura Bergh |Teri Barr |Eric Genrich |James Kelly

Source: AJ Schroeder•2 min readSlice of Wisconsin: Fourth generation owner AJ Schroeder shares how the Two Rivers store remains a vital part of the community after 134 years It’s more than a place to shop. Schroeder’s Department Store remains a cornerstone in the Manitowoc County town of Two Rivers. Generations of dedication over more than 134 years makes it not just Wisconsin’s oldest store, but the oldest in the country — to be run by the same family.

3 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Laura Bergh |Teri Barr |Eric Genrich |James Kelly

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WAUK) – The Milwaukee Elections Commission issued an apology Wednesday following ballot shortages at polling locations during Tuesday’s spring election. Historic voter turnout, driven by a state Supreme Court race, caused delays and long lines, with some voters waiting hours or leaving without casting their ballots. In a statement, the commission acknowledged the inconvenience and pledged to adjust ballot estimates for future elections.