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Excessive Heat Warnings Now Issued In These 12 Minnesota Counties
For those who thought summer weather was behind us and were already in a pumpkin spice frame of mind, the start of this week served as a great reminder that summer is still very much here. Throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, the story of the day Monday was the hot weather,...
Donation paves way for SDC to pay some employees
The Social Development Commission is using a donation from Unite WI to pay former employees who are owed wages for the pay period of April 15, according to SDC attorney William Sulton. Here’s what we know. SDC and its Board of Commissioners have been working to find ways to...
Natural Resources Board approves new Wisconsin elk management plan for 2024-34
Elk are the latest wildlife species in Wisconsin to receive a management plan based on "adaptive" principles. The Natural Resources Board on Aug. 15 approved the 2024-34 Wisconsin Elk Management Plan and associated administrative rule package. ...
Wisconsin faces dangerous heat: Warnings and advisories issued
MILWAUKEE — A heat advisory is in effect from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, impacting Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Washington, and Fond du Lac counties. Additionally, an excessive heat warning covers Dodge, Jefferson, and Walworth counties during the same period. An excessive heat warning has also been issued for Tuesday.
Wisconsin's Outagamie County: home of McCarthy and Houdini
Wisconsin's Outagamie County, dotted by rivers and located off Lake Winnebago, was once a firm Republican stronghold but has emerged as one of the swingiest areas of one of the swingiest states. - Capital of paper - With the Fox River supplying a vital source of power and northern Wisconsin once covered by forest, Outagamie and neighboring counties in the 19th century became a global capital in paper production.
Marshfield Man Sentenced for Mistreatment of an Animal
(Karen Madden, Marshfield News Herald) A Marshfield man charged with mistreatment of an animal was sentenced in Wood County Court on Thursday. According to Karen Madden with the Marshfield News-Herald, Larry Williams was found guilty of, due to a no contest plea, intentionally failing to provide food for an animal and improper animal shelter and sanitation.
Five Big Winning Lottery Tickets Remain Unclaimed in Minnesota
Lottery players are all motivated to buy tickets for one reason and one reason only - to win big. But what happens when you hit that big jackpot you've been chasing, but never follow through with claiming your prize?. That's the case for five winning tickets in Minnesota, and there's...
Giant crop art portrait of Kamala Harris in Lawrence, Kansas, now complete with Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had many firsts in the three weeks since Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate. A huge rally in Philadelphia after his announcement, a national speech in Chicago to accept the nomination, and now a quarter-acre portrait in Lawrence, Kansas. When world-renowned crop artist...
Amateur Storm Chaser Shares Concerns Over Minnesota Storm Activity
CONCERNING WEATHER FOR MINNESOTANS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. I follow Minnesota Storm Chasers on Facebook, and saw a message yesterday that I thought might be concerning for many in Minnesota. Although Michael Crow is not a professional, he has learned a lot about the weather, and he posts his thoughts online to the Minnesota Storm Chasers Facebook Group.
Town asking if Wisconsin will give back land to Lac du Flambeau to settle road use dispute
Editor's note: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified John Leiber as making statements on behalf of the Board of Commissions of Public Lands. It was Tom German, executive secretary for that Board, who made the statements. Leaders of the nontribal Town of Lac du Flambeau are asking state officials if they...
Lincoln County Health Department working toward more transportation
MERRILL, Wis. (WJFW) - Many people have doctor appointments, work, and other commitments, but sometimes it can be difficult to find transportation. That’s why one local department is working to help people get around more easily. The Lincoln County Health Department in Merrill is working toward improving transportation for residents. Lexi Buntrock, the public health educator at the Lincoln County Health Department, said they conduct a community health assessment every five years.
1 dead in northwoods ATV crash
A 66-year-old man is dead after he struck a telephone pole with his ATV Sunday in Oneida County, officials said. The crash was reported at about 6:15 p.m. on Lakewood Road near Sand Lake Road in the town of Cassian. Police say the man missed a curve before striking the pole.
JUST IN: 2 officers injured in high speed chase that ended in Wausau crash
Two officers were injured Saturday in a high speed chase that began in Kronenwetter, wound through additional south metro communities and ended in a crash adjacent to the Wausau Police Department, Wausau Pilot confirmed on Monday. Cody Mayotte, 23, was identified as the driver behind the wheel of the fleeing...
Potawatomi Tribe becomes first in Wisconsin to win self-governance in transportation needs
The Forest County Potawatomi Community just became the first tribe in Wisconsin and the fourth tribe in the country to win autonomy in deciding its transportation needs. Tribal officials signed the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program compact with the U.S. Department of Transportation this month at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino in Milwaukee. ...
Northwest Wisconsin Braces for Severe Weather with Hail and Strong Winds Today
Duluth, MN – A high risk of rip currents is affecting the beaches of Duluth and Superior today, including Park Point Beach, creating dangerous swimming conditions. These powerful currents can easily sweep even strong swimmers away from the shore, posing a life-threatening risk. According to the National Weather Service...
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