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Bayfield woman faces charges of child neglect, abandonment
A Bayfield woman is accused of leaving the scene of an accident earlier this month, and authorities say she left her children behind in the process. Kasie Gokee, 32, is charged with two counts of child neglect, two counts of child abandonment and two counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety. If convicted, Gokee faces a maximum of nine months for each child neglect charge, 10 years for each child abandonment...
Wolves vs. cattle in Douglas County this year
DOUGLAS COUNTY — The unusual weather patterns in northwestern Wisconsin the last two summers have been challenging for farmers raising beef cattle. Last year’s drought resulted in cattleman Ron Schiff deciding to sell his herd since he didn’t have enough hay to feed them over the winter. This summer’s abundant rain eliminated any problems producing hay, but there has been one constant in his operation: the impact of wolves. “I lost my herd bull to wolves a few years ago but decided to keep my...
Michigan Recieves Emergency Waiver To Help With Surging Gas Prices
If you're like me, you've probably already noticed how the prices have been rising at an insane rate here in Michigan. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency fuel waiver for Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois in response to a significant refinery outage in Illinois. This decision follows...
2025 WI State Park vehicle admission sticker design winner announced
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin DNR announced on Friday, Aug. 2 the winner of the 2025 state park and forest annual vehicle admission sticker design contest. It is Evan Strand, a junior at Rice Lake High School. A news release says Strand’s submission captures the essence of a night spent...
House Democrats hone in on Tim Walz for Harris ticket
As Vice President Harris weighs her choice for running mate, House Democrats are increasingly advocating for a former colleague: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. First elected to Congress in 2006, Walz served in the House for 12 years and rose to become the top Democrat on the powerful Veterans Affairs Committee before heading home in 2019 to lead the North Star State.
Illinois financial advisor handed two-year prison sentence after defrauding Wisconsin resident
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea of the Western District of Wisconsin announced the two-year sentencing of a suburban Illinois man for wire fraud and helping a Madison resident prepare a false tax return. 59-year-old David Swartz of Highland Park, Ill. was sentenced by District...
Wisconsin State Fair engagement: Couple says 'I do' atop Wonder Wheel
MILWAUKEE — Love was in the air on opening day at the Wisconsin State Fair as a couple got engaged atop the Wonder Wheel. Neil Panosian proposed to Margie Story on the same ride where they shared their first date ten years ago. Panosian asked Story, "I was just...
Operation K-9 celebrates 10th anniversary, brings in new departments
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Local law enforcement came together in Superior to give the public a chance to meet their policing pups at its annual Operation K-9 event. The event is celebrating its tenth year with almost twenty K-9 teams demonstrating their unique talents. The Northland community showed...
Drive the bus … Local companies are ready to put you in the driver seat
Anybody can be taught to drive a 20-ton, 40-foot bus, according to those in charge of recruiting drivers. The tricky part is finding applicants already infused with that driver-perfect personality – a pleasant customer-oriented demeanor. “It’s easier to train somebody to drive a bus than it is to train...
Ashleigh Brykaliuk and Olivia Soares Join UMD Women's Hockey Coaching Staff
University of Minnesota Duluth head women's hockey coach Laura Schuler announced Friday the final pieces of her staff are in place with the hiring of assistant coaches Ashleigh Brykaliuk and Olivia Soares. Brykaliuk returns to the Bulldog coaching staff after stepping away in June of 2021 to play for the...