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Spinning the State: Medford, Ottawa, Beloit
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Medford: Aspirus Medford Hospital moving its birthing services. Ladies, If you are going to be having a baby and you live in or around Medford, keep your car keys handy. Aspirus Medford Hospital will be moving its birthing services 45 miles to the Aspirus Wausau Hospital Birthing center. The move is expected to happen later this year. According to a press release, Aspirus Medford will continue providing pre and post natal care, but deliveries will be performed in Wausau starting October 1. The emergency department and facilities at the Medford hospital will be prepared to address labor and delivery issues that may arise after the transition, according to the president of Aspirus Health’s Northwest Wisconsin Division. One of the main reasons for the transition is …you guessed it, a lack of staffing. It has been a challenge to recruit OB/GYNs especially in rural areas. Aspirus says it is committed to Medford and the surrounding area. Full Story.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax
A former Wisconsin state toxicologist who was involved in creating the state’s nitrate standards for drinking water in the 1980s alleges the science that has informed those standards for decades is deeply flawed and the standards should be stricter. Dave Belluck, who worked as a toxicologist for multiple states and the federal government, says that […] The post Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Ag Briefs: Source of manure spill in northeast Wisconsin still under investigation
ACE Twilight Meetings to be held on four Wisconsin dairies. In an effort to open dialogue about agriculture between community members, elected officials and business leaders, Professional Dairy Producers, Wisconsin Counties Association and the Wisconsin Towns Association, will be hosting the 2024 Agricultural Community Engagement ACE Twilight Meetings across Wisconsin next month.
‘Feeling of freedom’: Wisconsin sailor Stephanie Roble to make second Olympic appearance
Stephanie Roble grew up in East Troy and was destined to be a sailor on Lake Beulah. “My dad was into sailing,” Roble said. “When I was born, he and my brother sailed around the lake with ‘IT’S A GIRL’ on the on the sail. I joke with them, ‘Little did you know what you were manifesting for me in life.’”
Family continues to rally for answers nearly 1 month after D'Vontaye Mitchell's death outside Hyatt
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's been almost a month since D'Vontaye Mitchell died while restrained outside a Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee. Since then, his family has held a number of protests and rallies, including last week during the RNC, in hopes of getting answers from law enforcement. Mitchell's family...
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 3 injured, including 13-year-old
MILWAUKEE - One teenager and two adults were injured in different shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 23. A 13-year-old was shot at approximately 1:19 p.m. They were taken to the hospital for non-fatal gunshot injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Police continue to...
'For Those About to Die'; Gino at the Movies
MILWAUKEE - Explore th either side of Rome, where sports, politics and dynasties collide in the dirty business of entertaining the masses. ‘For Those About to Die’ is streaming now on Peacock, and Gino Salomone had a chance to talk with the cast.
MMSD announces $13M clean water lab in Oak Creek
A $13 million research lab is planned for a wastewater treatment facility in Oak Creek. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District on Monday announced plans for a clean water lab to test new technology. Officials said the first lab test could lead to $90 million in energy savings over 20 years, reduced sewer overflows and better filtration.
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