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Wisconsin high-speed pursuit, crash; driver arrested, drugs found
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - A Milwaukee man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit from Walworth County into Rock County that ended with a crash on Sunday, June 30. According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle for unlawful window tint and having no front license plate. The driver initially pulled over and provided an Illinois driver's license.
Nearly 30% of Wisconsin public schools to get less in state money
(The Center Square) – Nearly a third of Wisconsin’s public schools are going to get less money from the state for the next school year. The state’s Department of Public Instruction on Monday announced the general state aid estimates for July. “Estimated general school aids for 2024-25 total $5.58 billion, representing an increase of 4.2% from 2023-24,” DPI stated. “Payments to districts will increase an estimated $234.3 million because of...
Tank Mired in the McNaughton Muck
Whenever talk turns to military tanks in the Northwoods, one story still echoes through the forest: the time a mighty tank was swallowed by the infamous McNaughton Swamp, some 65 years ago. It was Sunday, August 28, 1955, when an M-47 Patton tank rumbled down Highway 47, making its way...
Project North looking for vendors ahead of annual September events
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Project North, a sustainability festival in Rhinelander is looking for submissions for events in September. Submissions are being accepted for Community Projections, the 10-second Film Contest, the Songwriting Contest and the Eco Village. Community Projections is an art installation that will be projected on a building. The...
Fee-per-visit clinic in Phillips, prison in deadly crash, PFAS impacts on offspring studied
Fee-per-visit clinic planned for Phillips seeks to make basic healthcare simpler and cheaper, 13 years in prison for a White Lake man who killed a moped rider while driving while intoxicated, study in Michigan shows possible impacts on offspring caused by PFAS exposure in their fathers.
Starry Night Cat Café in downtown Stevens Point aims to create connections and find cats their forever homes
STEVENS POINT – Starry Night Cat Café showcases adoptable cats in downtown Stevens Point and focuses on connections both between cats and other people. Lexi Peterson opened Starry Night Cat Café Saturday at The Whiting Place, 1141 Clark St. Peterson announced last August her plans to open the cat café. Peterson said she loves...
Treating sinus pressure early can prevent an infection
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) -- Sinus issues can cause inflammation and pain, but identifying the cause can help you find relief. “We have five areas of sinuses the frontal in the forehead, the cheek sinuses in the maxillary, ethmoid between the eyeballs and sphenoid in the back,” said Dr. Greg White who is an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor at Aspirus Rhinelander.
Increased speeding neighborhoods has police concerned during busy holiday weekend
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Stevens Point police are working more hours to combat people speeding. They are increasing patrols, putting up signs, and telling everyone to slow down. Out of 700 total traffic stops since January, 229 resulted in tickets given for speeding. More speeders were given warnings, however,...
KISS star cuts ribbon at opening of rock-themed restaurant at Forest County casino & hotel
CARTER, Wis. (WLUK) -- A new rock-inspired restaurant and entertainment venue in Forest County officially opened Tuesday, with a little help from a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. KISS co-founder Gene Simmons was in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rock & Brews restaurant at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Carter. He and Paul Stanley were there when the project broke ground in Sept. 2023.
New Stevens Point park could bring new wildlife visitors, causing some concern
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - A new park is set to open next month in Stevens Point and will be the first of its kind in the state. The new solar canopy shelter will be equipped with free charging stations for electrical vehicles, but some people on Facebook have an issue with its location.
Petition calls for Rhinelander's Eisenhower Parkway to be renamed Rouman Drive
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) – A petition is calling for the Eisenhower Parkway in Rhinelander to be renamed in honor of the late George Rouman – and his father, Mike – to Rouman Drive. “It’s a no-brainer because the family literally brought joy to the town and the...
Greenheck Turner Community Center provides sneak peek as crews near completion
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The clock is ticking with many waiting in anticipation. We’re down to less than a month before the new Greenheck Turner Community Center opens its doors. The new facility will have more room for meetings, tournaments, and even practicing your golf swing at their sports...
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