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Spinning the State: Medford, Ottawa, Beloit
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Medford: Aspirus Medford Hospital moving its birthing services. Ladies, If you are going to be having a baby and you live in or around Medford, keep your car keys handy. Aspirus Medford Hospital will be moving its birthing services 45 miles to the Aspirus Wausau Hospital Birthing center. The move is expected to happen later this year. According to a press release, Aspirus Medford will continue providing pre and post natal care, but deliveries will be performed in Wausau starting October 1. The emergency department and facilities at the Medford hospital will be prepared to address labor and delivery issues that may arise after the transition, according to the president of Aspirus Health’s Northwest Wisconsin Division. One of the main reasons for the transition is …you guessed it, a lack of staffing. It has been a challenge to recruit OB/GYNs especially in rural areas. Aspirus says it is committed to Medford and the surrounding area. Full Story.
Multi-state listeria outbreak reaches Wisconsin, dozens hospitalized
A multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meat has left two people dead and 28 people hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wisconsin is among the 12 states reporting cases so far. The deaths happened in New Jersey and Illinois, officials said. CDC officials...
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...
Public invited to AIS Snapshot Day event at Prairie Trails Park
MERRILL – The Lincoln County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Team is inviting nature lovers of all ages to help search for aquatic invasive species in local waters. A local AIS Snapshot Day event will be held at Prairie Trails Park, N2121 County Rd. K, Merrill, on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Marshfield’s Farrah Phillips Set to Compete at All-American Games
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield’s Farrah Phillips is set to compete in the 2024 USSSA Fast-pitch All American Games will take place on July 29 – August 4, 2024 in Viera, Florida. Phillips is understandably excited for the opportunity to compete and noted tryouts for the team were very competitive.
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...
Wausau weather for Wednesday and Thursday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a...
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....
Wisconsin agrees to drop ban on carrying firearms while fishing following challenge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — People fishing in Wisconsin will soon be able to carry firearms after a rule banning them was rescinded by the state following a lawsuit brought by gun rights advocates.
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