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Crew recovers plane that crashed in Land O' Lakes Sunday
LAND O' LAKES, Wis. - An airplane crashed in the area of County Highway B and the Land O' Lakes Post Office on Sunday. At approximately 11:15 a.m., the Vilas County 911 Center received reports of the plane crashing shortly after taking off, operated by a 67-year-old woman from Watersmeet.
Community fireworks, Waupun inmates’ families, Barn Hunt dog sport
We talk about fireworks safety and learn about what it takes to put on a community-level fireworks display. Then family members from current and deceased Waupun Correctional Institute prisoners share their stories. And we talk about a new sport for dogs gaining popularity in Wisconsin. Fireworks 101. We learn what...
Wisconsin Bankers Association Recognizes Iron River Banker Greg Ogren for Board Service
Greg Ogren, president and CEO of Security Bank Shares, Inc. of Iron River, was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association for his service to the industry. Ogren joined the WBA Board of Directors in 2021 and served a three-year term. “On behalf of our Association, I would like to thank Greg for his dedication to Wisconsin’s banking industry,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO, in a release. “His service on the WBA Board has helped foster growth and positive change not only...
Two strangers and Wisconsin natives become lifelong friends after life-saving organ donation
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Shelley Hawbecker, originally from Stevens Point, who now lives in Portland, Oregon, decided to become an organ donor after coming across a billboard about kidney donations. “It’s an honor, really; I was like so excited that I was healthy enough to do it,” said Hawbecker....
Wisconsin fugitive wanted for 30 years arrested in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A fugitive wanted for three decades out of Wisconsin was captured in West Des Moines last week. West Des Moines Police arrested George Hartleroad on June 26. He was homeless and living near the Valley Junction area. Court records show officers stopped him for having no rear reflector on his bicycle.
Southern Wisconsin’s 4th of July Weather: Storms Possible, Cooler Friday Ahead
Milwaukee, WI – Southern Wisconsin is set to experience varied weather conditions over the Independence Day weekend, with the potential for thunderstorms and cooler temperatures later in the week. According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, Wednesday will bring dry conditions with temperatures ranging from the low to...
New Forecast For Fireworks Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
Lakes speaker focuses on climate change
SPOONER — Climate change and how it affects northwestern Wisconsin lakes was the topic at the Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference Friday, June 21, at Spooner High School. Youth speaker Zoie Babcock, a seventh-grade student from Mercer, spoke on climate change in Wisconsin. “Where was the snow?” She asked of this past year. Babcock said where...
Confused by Wisconsin's new electoral maps? League of Women Voters will offer a free presentation
OSHKOSH – Fox Valley voters are about to have a better understanding of the new state Senate and Assembly districts. Appleton-Fox Cities and Winnebago County’s League of Women Voters will co-host a free and open nonpartisan informational presentation about the new boundaries July 11 at Neenah Public Library, 240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
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