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Award-Winning Actor Spotted In Wisconsin
It's not everyday that you have Hollywood royalty spending some time in Wisconsin but that was exactly the case just last weekend. Award-winning celebrity Henry Winkler was spotted all over Wisconsin, eating at a local restaurant and taking in a popular car show. Of course, Winkler is most famous for...
A long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin could finally be filled
Despite past controversy over approving a replacement, the latest attempt to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support. Earlier this month, both Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin turned in what are known as “blue slips,” formalizing...
Marshfield Common Council Discusses Possible Relocation of Marshfield Police Department
The Marshfield Common Council held a special meeting before the regular Council meeting on Tuesday to discuss the possible relocation of the Marshfield Police Department. This has been discussed by the Council for some time. The current building was built in 1981 and is around 18,000 square feet. Lack of space, safety, and ADA accessibility are some of the biggest issues the Department faces with their current building.
Weiler's Convenience Stores Raises $6,000 for Marshfield Area Pet Shelter
Weiler Convenience Stores, with three local, family-owned locations in Marshfield, is pleased to announce its recent donation of $6,000 to Marshfield Area Pet Shelter (MAPS) resulting from the successful sale of custom t-shirts. The entirety of the proceeds from the t-shirt sales was dedicated to supporting the vital work of...
PetSmart update, Shopko demolition and more
Happy Tuesday and welcome to the Streetwise newsletter! Did you miss the Chick-fil-A Tri-State Food Truck in Wisconsin Rapids last month? You have another chance to get your Chick-fil-A favorites from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the South Wood County YMCA parking lot. You can also find the truck from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Fleet Farm in Stevens Point. ...
TJ Maxx Rhinelander announces grand opening date, looking to fill positions
RHINELANDER, Wis. - T.J. Maxx is preparing to open a new store in Rhinelander this year. A sign was just installed in the Trig's mall next to Tone Zone Fitness Center. In a sign, the store says it is planning a grand opening for August 11. T.J. Maxx is accepting...
Waupaca County communities pass wake boat ban ordinance on Chain O' Lakes
TOWN OF DAYTON (WLUK) -- An ordinance to restrict artificial wake enhancement on certain lakes in Waupaca County was passed unanimously Tuesday night by a joint board for the Dayton and Farmington communities. It took the board only five minutes to make its decision. Dayton resident Casey Plunkett said it's...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s log, July 15-21
Disorderly conduct, resisting an officer, battery to law enforcement, threats to law enforcement, damage to property and recklessly endangering safety are among incidents in the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department log for July 15 through July 21. A 45-year-old Merrill man was arrested July 18 on an active warrant charge...
Wisconsin Rapids family center faces devastating cuts
WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Wisconsin Rapids Family Center, in operation since 1984, is facing devastating cuts in federal funding. A vital resource to victims of domestic and sexual violence in our community will be forced to cut programs or decrease services when faced with a large federally-funded (Victims of Crime Act) cut of over $265,000 annually. Meanwhile, according to the 2022 Domestic Violence Homicide Report, there were 96 deaths due to domestic violence in Wisconsin in 2022, a 20 percent increase from the prior year. This significant reduction of funding will create a crisis for domestic and sexual abuse services across the state, creating more crises for victims desperately in need of services.
Former Tomahawk Chamber employee Keri Kelly begins in new role with Let’s Minocqua Visitors Bureau
MINOCQUA – Keri Kelly, former Tourism and Membership Coordinator with the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce, began in a new role in another area community this week. Kelly started as the Design and Events Coordinator for the Let’s Minocqua Visitors Bureau today (Tuesday, July 23). A release from...
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop celebrates National Tequila Day with special margarita
WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is celebrating National Tequila Day on Wednesday with a “fan-favorite” Beerita. The 18 oz House Margarita is available frozen or on the rocks and topped with your choice of dunked beer. A Fuzzy’s spokesperson says the drink is a fun and playful twist on the classic margarita and is sure to be a hit.
Wausau Couple Charged with Child Neglect
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Wausau couple has been charged with child neglect after investigators found signs of child neglect and unsafe living conditions inside their west-side home. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Cassandra and Anthony Huck are accused of two felony counts for neglecting a child under the age...
Award-winning Photography Exhibition, THE STRING PROJECT®: We Are All Connected, Opens in Wausau on July 25th
WAUSAU, WI – In preparation for Welcoming Week in September, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and WAUSOME have recruited THE STRING PROJECT® to exhibit 49 photographs at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. This free exhibition, presented by Rocket Industrial, will open at 11am on Thursday, July 25th at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, 309 McClellan Street, and will run through October 12, 2024.
Merrill Community Center discontinuing all programs
BELOIT, Wis. -- Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties announced Tuesday it will no longer provide afterschool and summer programming for youth and regular programming for area seniors at the Merrill Community Center.
Strasser Sentenced for OWI, Fleeing an Officer as Part of Plea Deal
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Marathon County man has been sentenced to jail time and probation as part of a plea deal for OWI, eluding an officer, and operating a firearm while intoxicated. John Strasser pled guilty to a first offense OWI and no contest for the other charges....
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