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Representative Donna Rozar Honored by Wisconsin Counties Association
State Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award for her work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. “Rep. Rozar has been a strong partner to counties, not just in the 69th Assembly District, but for all...
Support given for inpatient behavioral health facility in northern Wisconsin
SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Board is supporting Polk County in an initiative to address concerns for lack of access to facilities in the region for inpatient acute behavioral health beds. According to the letter of support drafted by Board Chair Tim Kessler, the lack of facilities for behavioral health in the region has caused pressure on other local entities such as law enforcement, related to transportation and personnel costs, bed location and access. Much of this stemmed from the closure of the facilities...
Wisconsin’s Democratic members of Congress skip Netanyahu speech
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s two Democratic members of Congress are among the group of Democrats who do not plan to attend the Israel’s prime minister speech on Capitol Hill today. Both Madison Congressman Mark Pcoan and Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced they would not sit for Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. ““For nearly 10 months, Netanyahu has waged a deadly and excessive response that has targeted Gazan civilians. It...
Scott Walker talks Milwaukee, the RNC and Republicans' chances in the 2024 elections
Republican former Gov. Scott Walker was at the forefront of the "Cheesehead Revolution" with fellow Wisconsin rising GOP stars Paul Ryan and Reince Priebus. Leading the state from 2011 into 2019, Walker shepherded Wisconsin through several policy changes that curbed the influence of public- and private-sector unions, barred tax increases and thrust the...
Representative Kristina Shelton and community members address concerns about hospital costs and closures
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – On Tuesday, Green Bay Representative Kristina Shelton discussed emerging legislation that will lower healthcare costs and stabilize Wisconsin hospitals. Shelton explained that the problem stems from the fact that small urban hospitals, critical to their surrounding communities, are in constant competition with larger hospital...
Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday. The filing charges Paul Kovacik with defying a court order to surrender and serve three months behind bars for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. Kovacik, 56, was arrested last month after he voluntarily returned to the U.S. from Ireland. Kovacik is serving his sentence at a federal prison in Chicago and is scheduled to be released from prison on Sept. 8. But a conviction on the new misdemeanor charge could lead to more time behind bars. Kovacik told authorities that he decided to withdraw his asylum claim and return to the U.S. because he felt homesick, according to a U.S. Marshals Service deputy’s affidavit.
Act of kindness during lamb sale multiplies as top bidders donate to cause
All in attendance at the 59th annual Junior Livestock Sale on Saturday afternoon at the Barron County Fairgrounds saw the ripple effect that a simple act of kindness can make. About three-fourths of the way through the auction Holly Hargrave of the Columbia Livewires 4-H Club had the auctioneer announce as she entered her 154-pound lamb into the show ring that she would be donating all proceeds of the sale to her friend 11-year-old Lexi Anderson of Cumberland, who is in need of a heart...
In-person absentee voting opens July 30
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The City of Eau Claire will be offering an in-person absentee ballot drive-thru to residents for the partisan primary election this year. City of Eau Claire residents can walk, drive, or scoot through the in-person absentee ballot drive-thru to cast their votes for the August 13 primary, according to a social media post from the city government.
Beading night at the library
SHELL LAKE — Monday, July 29 from 3 to 5 p.m., will be a beading night at Shell Lake Public Library. Bring a friend or make a new one! We will provide string, beads — both solid colors and lettered — and rings for keychains. Participants are welcome to bring any beads or charms with them. We will provide light snacks for beaders. The suggested age for this event is teens. Participants who are signed up for our summer reading program will earn an extra entry into our grand prize drawing for attending.
Shell Lake Lions Triathlon/Duathlon Saturday, July 27
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Lions Club will host two events, a triathlon and a duathlon, at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Shell Lake beach. Timing services will be provided by Duluth Timing and Events. The triathlon is a traditional swim/bike/run. Participants may also choose the duathlon, a run/bike/run event. Both events will run concurrently. Individuals or teams may enter either event. Again this year, there...
County Board amends policy on public comment at meetings
SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Board amended its new policy on public decorum and comments at open meetings on Tuesday, July 16. At their June meeting, the board approved a new policy on public comment that included a chair statement to be read before meetings, a signup sheet persons would have to sign beforehand to be able to speak, stating their full name and place of residence, a time limit of three minutes to talk unless sponsored by a board supervisor and that everyone...
Patriot Acres project awaiting city action
While a proposal to build affordable housing on Rice Lake’s south side has ground to a halt with no signs of resuming, a west side project is waiting for city action after it received a WHEDA loan and city staff is working with an unidentified developer to possibly build homes or an apartment complex to the northwest of Kern Avenue. Patriot AcresMJ Crosby of Land Quest owns property to the north of Allen Street and west of Royal Crest Drive that he plans to develop...
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