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Three months since closing, SDC still owes money
Along with her colleagues, Jautone Ferguson was laid off by the Social Development Commission at the end of April and quickly felt the pressure. Now, three months later, Ferguson still has not been paid and has decided to move out of state. “Hopefully, we’ll have some updates soon,” she said...
DAIRYLAND LEAGUE LARGE - Reds’ rally falls short in Rhinelander
A late five-run rally was not enough Saturday for the Whittlesey Reds, who dropped their 2024 Dairyland League finale to host Rhinelander 9-6 to finish at 6-6 in the league’s Large Division. A 1-0 lead quickly disappeared with Rhinelander’s six-run second inning. The River Monsters’ lead grew to 9-1...
Attorney for second teen charged in deadly attack at Lincoln Hills asks for changes
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - What was scheduled as an adjourned initial appearance for one of two teens charged in a deadly attack at Lincoln Hills School in June became a scheduling meeting. That is because the attorney for defendant, Rian Nyblom, 17, filed motions on Wednesday and Thursday before court, one of which the judge said needed to be decided before moving forward.
Wausau mayor proposes major overhaul to parks department, slashing middle management positions
Wausau Mayor Doug Diny this week released a proposal that would overhaul the city’s parks, recreation and forestry department, shedding middle management positions and shifting the department to Public Works. The proposal could save taxpayers as much as $500,000 annually, Diny said. Wausau and Marathon County have operated a...
Heavy rain returns to Manawa nearly one month after damaging floods
MANAWA, Wis. (WLUK) -- As Manawa celebrates 150 years, it's clear heavy rains play a part in its more recent history. A downpour Thursday forced planned events celebrating the city to be moved indoors. An estimated one inch of rain fell throughout the afternoon, with residents fearing more flooding like the area suffered just a month ago.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church to break ground on sanctuary
MARATHON CITY – St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church announced this week it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new sanctuary in mid August. The event will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 18 at 300 Highway NN, Marathon City. St. Matthew Lutheran Church has been a cornerstone of...
DNR warns of algae blooms in Green Lake
GREEN LAKE, Wis. (WBAY) - Be cautious and watch for harmful blue-green algae when you head out to the lake. Public health officials in Green Lake County are warning that harmful algae was detected on Green Lake, about 40 miles west of Fond du Lac. Green Lake Association collected water...
Wisconsin launches first home energy rebates program
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- The U.S. Department of Energy announced Friday Wisconsin has launched its first Home Energy Rebates program, and is the first state in the nation to launch the program's Home Efficiency portion.
Why gas prices could drop in Wisconsin in August
Gas prices in Wisconsin should finally start to tick down, after an outage at a fuel refinery in Illinois last month sent prices soaring across the Midwest. The refinery closed due to a storm in mid-July. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a waiver allowing Wisconsin and three other states to...
Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff to honor Lincoln Hills counselor who died after inmate attack
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Wisconsin Governor Evers has issued an executive order to lower flags to half-staff on Saturday to honor Corey P. Proulx, the Department of Corrections counselor who died after an attack at Wisconsin’s Lincoln Hills School youth prison. Flags are ordered to be lowered from sunrise...
Wisconsin judge refuses GOP request to pause absentee voting ruling sought by disabled people
A judge refused Thursday to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee ballots at home in November's presidential election in the closely watched battleground state.Republicans asked the judge to not enforce his ruling while their appeal is pending. But Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell on Thursday rejected their arguments, saying putting his ruling on hold "would inflict significant harm on both the disability rights advocates and the public interest."It will now be up to the state appeals court to decide whether to pause the ruling that opens up a new way...
Celebrating Disability Pride Month in Wisconsin
Brelynn Bille of Waupun started using a wheelchair as a support for her disability during her sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That’s when she really began to notice the accessibility obstacles on campus. One of her classes was held in a building with a heavy door and...
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.