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Democrat looks to flip GOP Assembly seat in Wausau area

Oct 25, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Jack Kelly |Phil Nee |Teri Barr |Lisa Hale

Public education funding, child care affordability and tax cuts are key issues in the race for the 85th Assembly District — a toss-up district in north central Wisconsin that encompasses Wausau and Weston. Rep. Patrick Snyder, R-Schofield, faces a challenge from Yee Leng Xiong, a school board and Marathon County Board member who also serves as executive director of the Hmong American Center. Snyder has served in the Legislature since 2017.
Trump Returns to Fiserv Forum for Last-Minute Wisconsin Push

Oct 25, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Stuart Wattles |Teri Barr |Lisa Hale |Jack Kelly

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Civic Media) — The last time Former President Trump was in Milwaukee, he told the assembled media that he’d be back before election day. That’s now been confirmed with a statement released saying Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Milwaukee at the Fiserv Forum on Friday, Nov. 1st, just days before the presidential election. The address is scheduled for 7pm that night. Recent national polling shows Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a neck-and-neck competition.
Senator Ron Johnson Addresses Accepting a Possible Harris Victory: ‘I Sure Hope So’

Oct 25, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Phil Nee |Lisa Hale |Teri Barr

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., responds when asked whether he or Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will accept the outcome if Democrat Kamala Harris wins the November presidential election while on The Earl Ingram Show. “I sure hope so,” Johnson says. “Unfortunately, you know, here in the state of Wisconsin that we have a governor who vetoed the types of bills that would restore confidence in our election system.
UPDATE: Reaction Follows Announcement GOP State Senator Robert Cowles will Support Kamala Harris

Oct 25, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Teri Barr |Lisa Hale |Phil Nee |Jack Kelly

Veteran lawmaker’s decision receives mixed reaction following an exclusive interview on the Civic Media show Rational RevolutionIt’s a decision shaking up Wisconsin politics. And reaction is quickly coming in following the announcement Republican State Senator Robert Cowles will support Kamala Harris. The Green Bay area lawmaker reveals he’s worried about a second term for former President Donald Trump and what it could mean for the country’s future.
Charter school longevity in Wisconsin isn’t making the grade, report finds

Oct 25, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Mike Moen |Lisa Hale |Phil Nee |Teri Barr

Wisconsin has one of the higher closure rates in the U.S. for charter schools, according to a new report, which lays out the challenges of staying open. Charter schools, which receive public funding but are often run by private entities, are billed as alternative learning environments for families who feel they need more options. But the new findings show nationally, more than a quarter of them close by year five, with rates worsening over time.
Two moderates race to the middle for Green Bay state Senate seat

Oct 24, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Julius Shieh |Teri Barr |Lisa Hale |Jack Kelly

According to the candidates running for Wisconsin’s 30th Senate District, some of the top issues this year for northeastern Wisconsin voters are rising living costs and politicians’ inability to get along with their colleagues across the aisle. Both Jim Rafter, a Republican and Allouez village president, and Jamie Wall, a business consultant and third-time Democratic candidate, are wearing bipartisanship as a badge of honor in their respective campaigns.
Wausau East football coach Tyler Kramer named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week

Oct 24, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Teri Barr |Lisa Hale |Jack Kelly |Savanna Tomei-Olson

The Green Bay Packers have announced that Wausau East football head coach Tyler Kramer as the Packers’ High School Coach of the Week. This season the Lumberjacks are 6-3 overall and finished in a second place tie in the Great Northern Conference at 5-2 to earn the program it’s first playoff berth since 2012. Friday the Lumberjacks will also host their first playoff game since 2007 when they host Fox Valley Lutheran in a Division 3 Level 1 game at Thom Field.
Drought Conditions Spread Statewide: Don’t Spark A Wildfire

Oct 24, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Teri Barr |Lisa Hale |Jack Kelly |Savanna Tomei-Olson

MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – Drought conditions worsen, with not much rain on the way, DNR says trailers and equipment have been creating fires. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants the public to check their trailers and all outdoor equipment prior to use due to elevated wildfire risk across the state. In the past seven days alone, there have been 82 wildfires across Wisconsin, with 32 of them starting because of improper equipment use.
Asian Lady Beetle vs. Ladybugs: The Halloween Beetle Dresses in Disguise

Oct 24, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Brittney Merlot |Adam Hess |Mike Moen |Addie Costello

MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – Suddenly, Fall arrives and windows, walls, and surfaces are covered in these orange-spotted invasive beetles. Sometimes called “” what you’re seeing is the Asian lady beetle, busy with their annual invasion of homes in October. Belonging to the Coccinellidae family, which encompasses various small beetles often referred to as ladybugs, lady beetles, or ladybird beetles, the Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) has turned up in Canadian and U. S. homes in recent years.
Area HS Football Teams Start Their Drive Towards A State Championship Friday

Oct 24, 2024 | bullfallsradio.com | Lisa Hale |Phil Nee |Teri Barr |Jack Kelly

WAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – It’s time for the playoffs in high school football with plenty of area teams earning opportunities in the postseason. Level 1 High School Football Playoff Preview: After 9 weeks of regular season action it’s time for the playoffs in high school football. Here is our preview of the action that will take place on Friday night. Division 1:8th seeded Wausau West (5-4) @ #1 seed Waunakee (8-1).