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Wisconsin's Paul Hamm had own Olympic gymnastics medal controversy settled in courts 20 years ago
The news that USA gymnast Jordan Chiles will have to surrender her bronze medal, despite potential evidence that could refute the principal issue, surely rings familiar for Wisconsinites who followed the Olympics two decades ago. Waukesha native Paul Hamm won the men's all-around gymnastics title at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, but he...
“What we see today is dire”: Wisconsin facing critical shortage of blood donations
MILWAUKEE – While summer has historically been a difficult time for blood donation centers concerning donations, a Wisconsin blood services non-profit is sounding the alarm about what it’s calling a dangerously low blood supply. Milwaukee-based Versiti says in June alone, the organization saw more than 3,500 appointments missed,...
Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance to again visit Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – On the day of the 2024 Wisconsin Fall Partisan Primary, the Trump-Vance campaign announced that the vice presidential nominee will be returning to the Badger State. According to a release sent to Local Five, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) is scheduled to deliver remarks in Milwaukee...
New legal challenge to Wisconsin’s personalized license plate restrictions
(The Center Square) – There is now a First Amendment challenge to Wisconsin’s personalized license plate restrictions. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty wants a judge to strike down the state law that allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to ban license plates that are deemed “objectionable.” “Every citizen has the First Amendment right to express themselves, and that includes the message they convey with their personalized license plates,”...
Teacher says contract wasn't renewed because he wouldn't use trans students' preferred names
A high school English teacher is suing a Wisconsin school district, alleging it did not renew his contract last year because he refused to use the preferred names of two transgender students. Jordan Cernek's federal lawsuit alleges the Argyle School District violated his constitutional and civil rights to be free...
Look up! Inside Oneida County Courthouse dome
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) -- Look up at the night sky in Rhinelander and you’ve probably seen a green light. That comes from the Oneida County Courthouse’s dome. The views from 100 feet up and the story behind it speak for themselves. “I just love the history of the...
The Town of Lac du Flambeau sets special meeting next Friday to “Mitigate and End Road Easement Issue”
The Lac du Flambeau Tribe says it will restrict access to four roads again if the town doesn’t pay permit fees by next Friday. The letter was sent to Town Chairman Matthew Gaulke from Tribal President John Johnson Senior this week. It was posted to the town website. After...
City-wide bow hunt in Rhinelander to take place this fall
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAW) - The City of Rhinelander is renewing the bow hunt for deer within city limits for the 2024-25 season. The bow season will open on September 14 and run until January 5. It was approved this year that the bow hunt will continue through the nine-day gun season, muzzleloading season, and the antlerless-only hunt as long as hunters wear blaze orange during that time.
Pine Crest referendum language headed to Lincoln County board for consideration
MERRILL – At a joint meeting of the Lincoln County Administrative and Legislative (A&L) Committee and the Finance and Insurance Committee held Friday, Aug. 9, the committees passed a resolution authorizing a binding referendum on the issue of exceeding the tax levy to finance the continued operation of Pine Crest Nursing Home for the next five years and approved the referendum question language.
Youth prison discipline debate, Park Falls medical improvements, LDF roads
Governor opposes changes to discipline rules at youth prisons in Lincoln County, Marshfield Medical Center Park Falls completes phase one of a major reconstruction project, LDF Tribe says it will restrict access to four roads again if the town doesn't pay fees.
Wood and Portage Co. K9 units receive $21K donation
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The K9 units of Wood and Portage County received a $21,000 donation today in Plover. The Second Annual K-9 fundraiser was a partnership between Section 715 Throwing Company and Droptine Fabrication. Donations from 39 local businesses were featured in basket raffles. “Teaming up together as...
Marathon County Felony Crime Gallery for Aug. 15, 2024
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