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Energy Grid Operator Alerts About Possible Summer Blackouts

An energy grid operator for the first time is warning power companies in Wisconsin of the possibility of rolling blackouts this summer. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — An energy grid operator for the first time is warning power companies in Wisconsin of the possibility of rolling blackouts this summer. Midwest Independent System Operator power grid … Continued

Packers and Giants will compete at London stadium Oct. 9

Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay will play the New York Giants in the Packers’ first international regular-season game. It’s an early start at London’s Tottenham soccer stadium on Oct. 9. Kickoff is set for 8:30 a.m. Central Time. That makes it 2:30 p.m. in London. The Packers say the team will … Continued

The peak red-winged blackbird attack season is underway

Mohamed Bughrara // Northern Wisconsin Times Peak attack season is approaching in the Badger State. Many are calling it the “red-winged blackbird annual saga.” The aggressive behavior is normal during the warmer months, according to Anna Pidgeon, an avian ecologist and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In cities like Madison, red-winged blackbirds frequently build … Continued

Ron Johnson implicated in attempt to use false Trump electors to overturn election

Josh Israel The January 6 select committee released a text message from the Wisconsin Republican senator’s staff trying to submit fraudulent electors. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) attempted to help subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election, text messages released by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection revealed on Tuesday. As … Continued

Gov. Evers Announces expansion grants Under the Main StreetBounceback Program to help small businesses, non-profits

Anzhe Zhang // Northern Wisconsin Times Gov. Evers announced earlier this month, in a joint announcement alongside the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, that the Main Street Bounceback Program would be seeing an additional $25 million investment in grants, which will go towards helping an estimated 2,500 small businesses and nonprofits … Continued