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Bank robber sentenced in case that prompted change in Wisconsin law
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday's hearing. A jury...
Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax
A former Wisconsin state toxicologist who was involved in creating the state’s nitrate standards for drinking water in the 1980s alleges the science that has informed those standards for decades is deeply flawed and the standards should be stricter. Dave Belluck, who worked as a toxicologist for multiple states and the federal government, says that […] The post Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Stacking credentials: Affordable higher ed for working adults
At Minnesota State College Southeast, we believe college is for everyone, and that means learners at all stages of their journey. Every individual has a distinctive history. Every individual has a distinct goal. Southeast is here to help learners with the next step of their journey to realize the opportunity for more – in their career, in their life, and for their family.
HS students build RC cars at Trade & Tech Camp
Brightly painted race cars flashed around the track as the drivers vied for prime position in the race for the finish line. Some cars crashed or spun out of control while others slowed down and stayed on course. In only three short days, a group of high school students had...
New PA joins surgery team at Winona Health
Physician’s Assistant Madeline Rueb has joined Winona Health and will work with Hans Serleth, M.D., and the plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery team. “I enjoy the variety of work being a surgical PA involves – from meeting patients, educating them about their procedure and helping to ensure all their questions are answered, to assisting in the OR and follow-up care,” said Rueb. “One of the things I find rewarding is working with people who are pursuing breast reconstruction after cancer treatment. That’s really a special opportunity to make a difference in their lives.”
Wisconsin lawmakers strike down three emergency election rules
(The Center Square) – The fight over who writes the rules for elections in Wisconsin continues. The Legislature’s rule making body, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, on Monday voted to suspend three proposed emergency rules from the Wisconsin Elections Commission that dealt with uniform rules for absentee voting, challenges to candidates and challenges to nominating paperwork. Attorney Sklyar Croy, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty,...
Winona Health Walk-in Sports Physical dates
The Winona Health Pediatric providers are teaming up to offer walk-in sports physicals for middle and high school students on the second floor of the clinic at 855 Mankato Avenue in Winona, at the following times:. During these walk-in times, a sports physical is $49 payable at check-in with no...
Winstars 14U softball wins state championship
The Winstars Velocity 14U Red team represented the Winona area well in the Minnesota State Softball Championships that were held from July 20-21 in Mankato, Minn. The Winstars were rolling on Saturday as they put up three blowout wins against 612 Fastpitch Minneapolis 10-2, Becker Blast 8-0, and Chisago Lakes 18-2. The Winstars team had a strong showing against the 3-0 Luverne team Sunday morning but lost the game 8-7 in the last inning as Luverne hit a walk-off double to advance to the championship game. The WinStars were then forced to play against a tough Eagan team to try to win their way back into the championship game. The WinStars girls refused to give up as they battled their way to victory in a12-8 win against Eagan. This win against Eagan earned themselves a chance at redemption against Luverne in the championship game(s). The Winstars needed to beat the undefeated Luverne team twice if they wanted to bring home a state championship due to Luverne being undefeated heading into the final game.
Rice Lake competing at Little League state tournament
Rice Lake’s 12U youth baseball team is competing at the Wisconsin Little League State Tournament in Kenosha. As the District 3 selection, Rice Lake is one of six teams in the tournament. Through three games the Warriors are 1-2. Rice Lake features a roster split between 11- and 12-year-olds, coach Russ LaPoint said, while a majority of the other teams in the tournament have mostly 12-year-olds on their teams. LaPoint has seen a lot of poise from the squad in a tournament where they are...
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