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Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority announced $47.8 million in competitive Housing Tax Credits for multifamily housing developers statewide. https://t.co/5E8x2boOeX

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Lions Club prepares for 53rd Cinder City Days festival in Altoona https://t.co/4RY7cHEdAO

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President Donald Trump suggested that he has not dropped the administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund, saying in an interview released Wednesday that people “should be reimbursed.” https://t.co/FBbbp85jZC

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CBS News fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday, one day after he sharply criticized the newsmagazine’s new leadership in front of the staff. https://t.co/CKnek5MHey

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Rump's Butcher Shoppe recalls 6 snack stick flavors sold in Altoona last week https://t.co/ikuQ3GcxR2

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Audrie Pelosi, a 30-year-old climbing guide and outdoor enthusiast, died in a tragic climbing accident Saturday at Devil's Lake State Park. https://t.co/NsZy2H80u3

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In seven of the state's eight congressional districts, both the Democratic and Republican parties are fielding candidates. The lone exception is the 2nd Congressional District, currently represented by Rep. Mark Pocan (D). https://t.co/4Yhk6tDQIh

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Wisconsin is waiving state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes June 6-7 for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend. https://t.co/4KLayshWhJ

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Democrats Sara Rodriguez, Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, Missy Hughes, Francesca Hong, David Crowley and Kelda Roys appear to have met the 2,000 signatures requirement, as do Republicans Tom Tiffany and Andy Manske. https://t.co/5KNSJ4e7Eb

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Here's a look at the hometown forecast for today.

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One more comfortable day ahead before dew points rise for an extended stretch; tracking scattered showers and storms to end the week. https://t.co/KP0771nmLM

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Members of the US military may soon be barred from using prediction markets to bet on global events if a draft defense policy bill passes Congress and becomes law. https://t.co/WAJjCRKnAh

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A coalition of seven blue states sued the Trump administration Tuesday after it paid a French company nearly $1 billion in taxpayer money to not build offshore wind farms. https://t.co/oD1vDGVESM

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The remains went unidentified for 23 years until the DNA Doe Project identified her last year as Alyce Peterson. https://t.co/2nXWFUmVoJ

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The facility will provide mental health care and substance addiction treatment for up to 50 people at a time. https://t.co/NjtTUa4G65

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While many candidates have visited the area on the path to being elected like Donald Trump in 2016 and Barack Obama in 2008, the Chippewa Valley has only seen a handful of sitting presidents return.
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Job openings rose sharply in April to their highest level in nearly two years, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Tuesday. However, the latest look also showed those job postings aren’t necessarily turning into job offers. https://t.co/arl5h2n9i6

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The fighting in Lebanon showed no sign of letting up on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said both sides had agreed — again — to de-escalate. https://t.co/Zac7y0w0oE

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The Miss Wisconsin Competition returns this month with 31 women competing for the title of Miss Wisconsin 2026 from June 17-20 at New Berlin West Performing Arts Center. https://t.co/ZWPGLSRzBm

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The state of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against the private operator of the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility, asking a court to grant access to the center over allegations of inhumane conditions and treatment there. https://t.co/UkY1dkXAC0