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Calumet County Wisconsin delegate at the RNC Barbara Bittner says she was shocked at the lack of milk representation at the event despite being in the dairy state.

Wisconsin State Treasurer and delegate John Leiber at the RNC in Milwaukee says he's happy to see how good of a show the city is putting on for visitors.

Former Republican Party Chair Brad Courtney, who's been to nine Republican National Conventions so far, says former President Donald Trump making two appearances so far is the biggest surprise.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says the one thing the 2024 RNC convention in Milwaukee is missing is fresh cheese curds, and he wasn't allowed to bring them himself.

The state sent 41 delegates and 38 alternates to this week's event. Here's what they liked and didn't like.

"It’s so cool that I get to wear a piece of history and the flag that represents my nation at the same time, and so I feel like I’m wearing someone else’s patriotism with me while I’m here.”

The incidents are being investigated on Buffalo Lake and on the Yahara River.

The 71-year-old had originally been hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, Schmidt said.

Garage Sale, which is available for download on Steam for $6.99, follows main character Juniper as she embarks on various adventures during the town's community-wide garage sale day.

Crews filmed in Wisconsin for six weeks last year starting in late August, showcasing Madison and Milwaukee restaurants, products, chefs, and the Dane County Farmers' Market.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Aug. 13.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Aug. 13.

At the Republican National Convention, a vendor area has everything from history to sweatshirts.

“We have to get the people in Wisconsin that have the ability to help fund this effort excited about boring stuff,” said Reince Priebus, Donald Trump's former chief of staff.

A centerpiece of Saturday’s celebration will be the dance of a 65-foot-long dragon performed by the East Side-based Dragon Dancers Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association.

When he was contacted, the man tried to speed from the area but was hindered by tire spikes, and eventually crashed his vehicle, Madison police said.

The Republican National Convention culminates Thursday with former President Donald Trump expected to accept the party’s presidential nomination.

Aaron Yang resigned from the sheriff's office in June after being placed on administrative leave following a domestic disturbance.

"It's just kind of surreal," one Door County delegate said. "I'm just sitting there going, 'What am I doing here? How did I get here?'"

The injured teen, whose exact age wasn’t provided, was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment, Sun Prairie police said.