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Lawmaker wants cellphones banned from classrooms
(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin lawmaker wants this to be the last school year that begins with cellphones in the classroom. Sen. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, released a column that outlines what he says is the need for a cellphone ban. “There is a push in several states to push cellphone restrictions in the classroom. From red to blue states, legislatures across the country are coalescing around the idea that...
Donation paves way for SDC to pay some employees
The Social Development Commission is using a donation from Unite WI to pay former employees who are owed wages for the pay period of April 15, according to SDC attorney William Sulton. Here’s what we know. SDC and its Board of Commissioners have been working to find ways to...
Natural Resources Board approves new Wisconsin elk management plan for 2024-34
Elk are the latest wildlife species in Wisconsin to receive a management plan based on "adaptive" principles. The Natural Resources Board on Aug. 15 approved the 2024-34 Wisconsin Elk Management Plan and associated administrative rule package. ...
Wisconsin's Outagamie County: home of McCarthy and Houdini
Wisconsin's Outagamie County, dotted by rivers and located off Lake Winnebago, was once a firm Republican stronghold but has emerged as one of the swingiest areas of one of the swingiest states. - Capital of paper - With the Fox River supplying a vital source of power and northern Wisconsin once covered by forest, Outagamie and neighboring counties in the 19th century became a global capital in paper production.
1 dead in northwoods ATV crash
A 66-year-old man is dead after he struck a telephone pole with his ATV Sunday in Oneida County, officials said. The crash was reported at about 6:15 p.m. on Lakewood Road near Sand Lake Road in the town of Cassian. Police say the man missed a curve before striking the pole.
2024 Wausau East Lumberjacks Girls Tennis Schedule
2024 Wausau East Lumberjacks Girls Tennis Schedule. Invitational 08-20-24 9:00AM Brookfield East Away vs. Brookfield East, Eau Claire Memorial High School, University School of Milwaukee, Kettle Moraine, Oshkosh West, Waukesha, Brookfield Central, Divine Savior Holy Angels, Homestead, Nicolet, Whitefish Bay, Arrowhead, Franklin, New Berlin Eisenhower Brookfield East High School. Invitational...
Lincoln County Health Department working toward more transportation
MERRILL, Wis. (WJFW) - Many people have doctor appointments, work, and other commitments, but sometimes it can be difficult to find transportation. That’s why one local department is working to help people get around more easily. The Lincoln County Health Department in Merrill is working toward improving transportation for residents. Lexi Buntrock, the public health educator at the Lincoln County Health Department, said they conduct a community health assessment every five years.
Marshfield Man Sentenced for Mistreatment of an Animal
(Karen Madden, Marshfield News Herald) A Marshfield man charged with mistreatment of an animal was sentenced in Wood County Court on Thursday. According to Karen Madden with the Marshfield News-Herald, Larry Williams was found guilty of, due to a no contest plea, intentionally failing to provide food for an animal and improper animal shelter and sanitation.
JUST IN: 2 officers injured in high speed chase that ended in Wausau crash
Two officers were injured Saturday in a high speed chase that began in Kronenwetter, wound through additional south metro communities and ended in a crash adjacent to the Wausau Police Department, Wausau Pilot confirmed on Monday. Cody Mayotte, 23, was identified as the driver behind the wheel of the fleeing...
Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy speaks out on reason behind loss to Oakland Athletics -‘We didn’t do the job’
The Milwaukee Brewers had high hopes of completing a sweep of the Oakland Athletics on the road, but they simply failed on that mission. The Brewers suffered a 4-3 loss to the A’s on the road on Sunday to come up short of a three-game sweep. Before that game, Milwaukee beat the Athletics in the first two games of the series via a combined score of 20-8.
Potawatomi Tribe becomes first in Wisconsin to win self-governance in transportation needs
The Forest County Potawatomi Community just became the first tribe in Wisconsin and the fourth tribe in the country to win autonomy in deciding its transportation needs. Tribal officials signed the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program compact with the U.S. Department of Transportation this month at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino in Milwaukee. ...
Northwest Wisconsin Braces for Severe Weather with Hail and Strong Winds Today
Duluth, MN – A high risk of rip currents is affecting the beaches of Duluth and Superior today, including Park Point Beach, creating dangerous swimming conditions. These powerful currents can easily sweep even strong swimmers away from the shore, posing a life-threatening risk. According to the National Weather Service...
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