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ICORE works to loop bike trail system in Mercer, event planned for this Sunday
The Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System is a nationally recognized network of paved trails that extends from Mercer to St. Germain. A local silent sport group wants to see the Mercer end of that trail loop back around. There are plans in the works to add another 9...
Temps and storm chances rising into the middle of the week
MONDAY AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT: Skies will continue to become mostly clear to partly cloudy overnight. A stray thunderstorm is possible before midnight, then we’ll have a chance for showers and rumbles of thunder into Tuesday morning. Some moderate rain is possible over the southern half of the region, so a small chance for localized flooding will be possible into Tuesday morning. Some patchy fog will also develop overnight.
Free training called Introduction to Human Services to start soon in Duluth
There are many organizations in Duluth dedicated to supporting human services. And they need help hiring as well. That’s why CareerForce has partnered with several others to provide a new free training called Introduction to Human Services. Elena Foshay, Director of Workforce Development, explained, “We partnered with Fond du...
Victims identified in fatal crash
Authorities have identified the two Bay Area victims from the fatal car crash Saturday night in Douglas County. Ariel Lee Pierre, 27, of Ashland, and Bridget Rose Pierre, 28, of Bayfield, died Saturday night in a single-vehicle accident around 8:30 p.m. near Lake Nebagamon. According to a release from Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post, they were southbound on Highway H near Lake Nebagamon when the driver lost control, left the roadway and struck a tree south of Koho Road. When first responders arrived at the scene, they discovered the both occupants were killed in the crash. Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors, according to the release, which remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Dairy shows remain ‘status quo’ at Wisconsin State Fair despite additional hurdles of avian flu
A team of around 10 veterinarians will help check-in the cattle and other show animals coming to the Wisconsin State Fair this week. Veterinary superintendent Dr. Tia Kastenson said the process will look mostly the same as it does every year, with animals coming off trailers and being settled into barns before the West Allis fairground fills with hundreds of thousands of people.
Wisconsin boosts investment in coastal communities
Coastal communities across Wisconsin are getting a funding boost to bolster local economies, natural resources and quality of life. About $1.3 million in grants are going to areas along the Great Lakes. That includes larger cities - like Kenosha, Milwaukee and Sheboygan - and small towns like Gibraltar in Door County.
Man Convicted for Threatening Wisconsin Lawmakers over Bill that Proposed Arming Teachers
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — James Stearns was convicted Monday and sentenced to time served for making terrorist threats after he threatened to go down in a “blaze of glory” over firearms legislations by shooting legislators and family stating, “people will hunt you and your family down like an animal.”
DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
MADISON - Ahead of the Wisconsin Fall Primary Aug. 13, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes, for those who will be at least 18 years of age by the next election, includes a driver license, identification card, military or student ID card, etc. There is no separate “voter ID.” A federally compliant REAL ID card is not required for voting...
Powerball for Saturday, July 27, 2024 is a $131 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Powerball make you a millionaire overnight? After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Wednesday, July 24 the grand prize grew to $131 million for the Saturday, July 27 drawing. The winning numbers for Powerball on Saturday were 3-31-37-40-64 and the Powerball was 17. Power Play was 3x. ...
Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers. At the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, calls from April through July more than tripled over the same period last year, said Samantha Lee, the center’s director. The center took 90 calls for potential exposures over that period, compared to 26 calls for the same months in 2023. Exposures include people who have had actual or suspected contact with potentially poisonous mushrooms and who may or may not develop symptoms, she said. The cases can include kids who didn’t know what they were doing and foragers who make mistakes, she said. But those numbers don’t include people who are merely curious about whether the mushrooms popping out of their yards are good to eat. “Fortunately the majority of the time these tend to be mild symptoms,” Lee said. “A lot of these are mushrooms that were in the yard or nearby parks. Many of these cause upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea, but every year we do get some cases with serious outcomes.”
DNR reviews Ridge Breeze Dairy’s application to expand with virtual public hearing
ELMWOOD, WI – The Wisconsin DNR held a virtual Public Hearing in conjunction with GROWW (Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin) on Thursday, July 11, 2024. This was regarding the expansion proposal for Ridge Breeze Dairy’s permit application to expand their CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, some would say “factory farm”) livestock numbers from the current 2,431 animal units (1,700 cows) to amend their Wisconsin Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit to allow for the increase to 9,010 animal units (6,200 cows) on the Pierce County farm (formally the Son-Bow Farms of Maiden Rock). 140 people came to the virtual Public Hearing in the Elmwood Auditorium. There were 300 in total involved in the call that originated from the DNR office in Baldwin and was moderated by Jeff Jackson.
Duluth City Council takes ‘criminal penalty’ out of homelessness ordinance
The Duluth City Council has passed an amended version of a controversial proposal to crack down on public camping that backers say does not criminalize homelessness. By a 5-4 vote after a meeting Monday night that stretched nearly seven hours, the council opted to make camping on city property an “ordinance violation” with a maximum fine of $200, rather than a misdemeanor crime that could have resulted in jail time.
Field Work Begins On Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Crews from the Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation will begin some field work on both sides of the Blatnik Bridge this month for the project that will eventually replace the structure. Geo-technical pile load testing will be done at 6 locations in Duluth and...
Bass Pro Shops Opening New Location In The Duluth Area
Big news arrived Monday for outdoor enthusiasts across the Northland as a company recently named 'America’s Best Outdoor Retailer' for a 3rd consecutive year announced it will open a new retail location to serve the area. Not only is this good news for the area, but it also solves...
5 accused of harboring felon in Amherst standoff to be formally charged this week
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Five people arrested at the scene of a standoff in Amherst are scheduled to be formally charged Wednesday for harboring a felon. Ed Deyo, 61; Thomas Decarlo, 20; Brodee Voelker, 29; Brandon Laux, 34; and Chrissy Miller, 43; were all arrested on July 25. Authorities...
Northern Lights Foundation to host charity softball game in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - An annual charity softball game is returning to Wade Stadium on Thursday. The Battle of the Badges softball game pits the Duluth Fire Department against the Duluth Police Department. Thursday’s game will be the 15th year for the event. “Some fun stuff we...
Doc 'Moonlight' Graham Days fun ahead
CHISHOLM—The Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual Doc ‘Moonlight’ Graham Days Festival. Festivities begin Wednesday, July 31 and continue through Sunday, Aug. 4. Live music, bocce competitions and more can be found throughout the schedule of events. The Chisholm Senior Citizen Center is hosting its “Last Man Standing” open house serving...