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Dispatching woes addressed at county board meeting
ANTIGO — Tuesday night, the county board’s administrative and finance committee discussed the shortage of dispatchers currently fielding 911 calls for the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office. At the meeting’s outset, Sheriff Mark Westen said other than one part-time dispatcher working limited hours, only four dispatchers work in the office full-time — including one trainee and one currently on leave. He said the reasons his office has been unable to hire and retain dispatchers vary. ...
Police arrest man following standoff near safety building
ANTIGO — The Antigo Police Department took a man into custody Tuesday night at approximately 6:42 p.m. following a standoff nearby the Langlade County Safety Building. Antigo Police Chief Dan Duley has not released information about the man’s identity, but confirmed he was an Antigo resident and was wanted on a warrant after having been involved in a domestic dispute the previous night. Duley said that on Tuesday night, the...
13-year sentence for man convicted in Langlade County intoxicated driving death
A 32-year-old White Lake man was sentenced to 13 years in prison with seven years extended supervision last week in Langlade County court, after killing a man riding a moped while driving under the influence. Cory Hansen pleaded guilty in March to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and...
Langlade County man gets 13 years prison in fatal moped crash
ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison, followed by 7 years of extended supervision following a crash that killed a moped driver. Cory Hansen’s sentencing hearing followed a plea agreement earlier this year. He pleaded no contest to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and hit-and-run involving death. According to a news release from the Langlade County Sheriff’s Department following the crash, the victim was a 34-year-old man from White Lake.
White Lake Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Jail For Killing A Man In A Hit-And Run While Intoxicated
ANTIGO, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Last week, a Langlade County court sentenced a 32-year-old White Lake man to 13 years in jail and seven years of extended supervision for driving under the influence and killing a man while riding his moped. In March, Cory Hansen entered a guilty plea to...
Homeless shelter to hold several fundraisers
ANTIGO — William’s House of Hope, the nonprofit that has been providing aid to local individuals in need, will host several community fundraisers soon to pay off their recently-purchased homeless shelter near downtown Antigo. The first event, called Langlade County Cares, will run from 3 to 9 p.m. this Saturday at the Heinzen Pavilion, and will include family-friendly features such as bouncy houses, games for adults and kids, food, and raffles, according to Nicole Barron, the organization’s president. ...
Langlade County Pickleball Club on its way to building new courts
ANTIGO, Wis. - The Langlade County Pickleball Club recently received a donation of $50,000 to resurface, repair and replace the former tennis courts in Jaycee Park. The donation will contribute to a $250,000 project that will transform the tennis courts into a new pickleball facility with 12 courts. The donation...
County’s legal advisor gives guidance on social media
ANTIGO — At a meeting Monday night, Langlade County Corporation Counsel Robin Stowe gave a presentation advising county board members about social media usage. In the presentation, Stowe advised board members to refrain from posting about county business on social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or X. “The internet, as we know, it’s really, truly the wild west,” Stowe said. “The regulations that need to be in place, they just...
Former pastor sentenced to 25 years for multiple child sexual assaults
ANTIGO, Wis. (WLUK) – Half a father-son pair of former church pastors charged with multiple sexual child sexual assaults was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison. Travis Huse, 44, was previously convicted of 12 counts, including first-degree sexual assault of a child and child enticement for incidents dating back to 1996.
Merrill man gets 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting children at Langlade County church
ANTIGO − A 44-year-old Merrill man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting children while he worked at Apostolic Worship Center in Langlade County in the 1990s and 2000s. Travis L. Huse, pleaded no contest to and a judge found him guilty May 7 of...
County board updated on Langlade County Courthouse
ANTIGO — Monday evening, several prominent court officials provided a broad overview to the county board on recent business at the Langlade County Courthouse. According to Langlade County Circuit Court Judge John Rhode, from May 2023 to May 2024, charges were brought in a total of 557 criminal cases. Felonies, misdemeanors, and criminal traffic cases — mainly involving drunk driving and operating a vehicle with a revoked license — are included under the umbrella of “criminal cases.” ...
Peshtigo bank offering fair project scholarships
Peshtigo National Bank has announced the launch of its new fair project scholarship, a program designed to support and recognize the hard work and dedication of county fair participants. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to young farmers and fair participants who are actively working with fair animals. “At...
Gov. Tony Evers Signs $4.1 Million Contract for Highway 45 Improvements
SHAWANO COUNTY, WI- Governor Tony Evers has signed a $4.1 million contract to enhance U.S. Highway 45 between Wittenberg and Antigo, stretching from State Highway 29 to the Langlade County line. The project is set to commence on June 24. Northeast Asphalt, Inc. will serve as the prime contractor for...
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