Good evening, Wisconsin. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
A winter storm moving in tonight. Heavy snow expected overnight in central and northern Wisconsin; mainly rain near the IL/WI line. Snow showers up north for tomorrow.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. 'I plan on being the cheese king of Congress': Rep. Van Orden assigned to Ag Committee
Rep.Van Orden said he is ready to represent 'America's Dairyland' by becoming the first member of Wisconsin's delegation in almost a decade to be named to the House Committee on Agricultural. It has been even longer since someone from WI-03 has been appointed to serve on the body.
2. Green Bay Packers, Bellin Health team up to donate AEDs, offer training courses
The Packers are donating $100,000 to buy 80 AEDs and will donate them to schools and recreational sports leagues around Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
3. Winter storm expected to impact travel plans midweek
A winter storm will move through midweek, bringing mainly snow through the Badger State. Here's everything you need to know.
4. U.S. wholesale inflation slowed further in December to 6.2%
Wholesale prices in the United States rose 6.2% in December from a year earlier, a sixth straight slowdown and a hopeful sign that inflation pressures will continue to cool.
5. U.S. divided over Roe's repeal as abortion foes prepare for march
Anti-abortion activists will have multiple reasons to celebrate — and some reasons for unease — when they gather Friday in Washington for the annual March for Life.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
Thursday, Jan. 19
- President Biden travels to storm-hit areas of California
- U.S. projected to reach its debt limit unless Congress raises the $31.4 trillion that the govt can legally borrow
- Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report - Initial Claims
- NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session continues. Will discuss NATO's ongoing support to Ukraine * Press conference held at the conclusion of the event
- Follow up to 'That '70s Show' set in the 90s becomes available on Netflix
In Case You Missed It
Wisconsin woman advocates for thyroid cancer awareness after diagnosis
The American Thyroid Association said thyroid cancer is less common compared to other cancers like breast or colon. In 2021, 44,000 people were diagnosed with it.
While it’s a less common cancer, Beth Madecky is still living with the diagnosis.
After experiencing neck pain, she figured it was from a previous car accident. So, she made an appointment to see her doctor.
“They did an MRI on my neck to see if I needed anything more than physical therapy,” said Madecky.
The MRI showed it didn’t have anything to do with the accident, but instead, her thyroid.