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Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear challenges to Wisconsin abortion law
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court is going to decide on abortion. The court said it will hear two challenges to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law, without waiting for lower courts in the state to rule on them first. “In granting this case, this court is doing what many other state courts have done, both before and after Dobbs v. Jackson – considering a state constitutional challenge to an...
Funding for Mendota treatment center withheld by Republican lawmakers
A 16-year-old boy was charged last week with second-degree reckless homicide, felony murder and two counts of battery of 49-year-old Corey Proulx, a youth counselor for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections at Lincoln Hills School for Boys who was killed at work. The youth prison — as well as Copper Lake School for Girls — […] The post Funding for Mendota treatment center withheld by Republican lawmakers appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Riverfest firework postponed until Friday night, though music plays on
La Crosse Riverfest fireworks are postponed until 9:40 p.m. Friday. The plan is still to fire them off from Pettibone Park. Lightning caused the postponement but the party continues from Riverside Park. The Remainders still plan to hit the J.F. Brennan North Stage once lightning passes. No button will be...
Mississippi River may have crested just below 15 feet, could fall to 13 late next week
It looks like the Mississippi River won’t be getting to 15 feet at La Crosse during this current round of flooding. Weather watchers say the river appears to have crested at 14.94 feet Tuesday and has dropped an inch or two since then. The latest predictions call for the...
Rain does not damper spirits at Riverfest 2024
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Many are braving the rain for La Crosse’s annual 4th of July festival, Riverfest. “We encourage people to still come down regardless of how the weather is. It’s a beautiful day in Riverside Park always, and it’s great time for Riverfest,” says Riverfest 2024 Ticket Trailer Director Nick Bjerke.
Riverfest fireworks are set to continue, despite Pettibone Park flooding
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The La Crosse fireworks show will still happen Thursday night, despite flooding in the area. On Tuesday, the city of La Crosse closed Pettibone Park until further notice. This is because of high water that has continued to flood the park over the last few...
Preparations underway for Eau Claire fireworks show
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire community plans to celebrate with a bang this Independence Day. Preparations for the fireworks show on the High Bridge are already underway for the Ace Pyro crew that have spent hours setting up. The 22-minute show is set to have many different...
Principal resigns, positive referendum update
Kirsten Budimlija resigned from her position as principal of the Rib Lake middle and high schools following the 2023-2024 school year. The Rib Lake Board of Education voted to accept her resignation on June 26. “We are appreciative for her years of service in our district and for the lasting impacts she made on our students and community,” said District Administrator Travis Grubbs following the meeting. Referendum The mill rate for the Rib Lake referendum will likely be significantly lower than estimated.
Bayfield County Highway Department honored for work to repair flood damage
Bayfield County has confirmed a disaster declaration and state of emergency as a result of the June 19 flooding. County Administrator Mark Abeles-Allison hopes this measure enables the county to obtain relief funding to help fund repairs. Over an eight-hour period, flash flooding overwhelmed culverts and washed out state, county and municipal highway and roadways. Sections of Highway 13, including sections west of Cornucopia and east of Myer’s Beach together...
Coming July 11-13! Saddle up for Western action, family entertainment at 70th Spooner Rodeo
SPOONER– The excitement is only a week away! Get ready for the legendary 70th Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo July 11-13! Spooner Rodeo fans can expect to see many of professional rodeo’s top cowboy and cowgirl competitors as they tangle with the world-class stock provided by Barnes PRCA Rodeo. It’s a great Spooner summertime tradition that began way back in 1954. The talented contestants from around the country will...
New exhibits at Cable-Namakagon Historical Museum
There are new exciting educational exhibits at The Cable — Namakagon Historical Museum (CNHM) in Cable. Discovering and learning about the history of the Northland will give you a sense of belonging! This year the Museum added three new exhibits: Telemark Resort/American Birkebeiner ski race, the Cable School, and the unique Cattail Dolls Collection by Native artist Ramona Morrow, an Ojibwe of Lac Courte Oreilles. Morrow is an Ojibwe woman...
Bearing bad news, coordinator to seek repairs at Rice Lake dam
It has been 40 years since the gears at work daily on the gates at the Rice Lake Dam were installed, and the bearings in those gears are starting to show their age. Barron County Dam Coordinator Tyler Gruetzmacher spilled news of his concern at both the Barron County Board's Executive and Property committees on Monday. "One of the bearings is not doing too well," Gruetzmacher told members of the...
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Return to Cedar Lake For USA Nationals Crown Jewel in August
Presenting one of the best family atmospheres in Late Model racing, Cedar Lake Speedway will welcome back the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models for the 37th USA Nationals. The crown jewel dirt racing event, Aug. 1-3, will present a $250,000 total purse and award Saturday’s winner a...
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