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Two Upper Peninsula Stations Drop Talk for Oldies
Two AM radio stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have dropped News/Talk formats in favor of Oldies. DX-midAMerica first noted the changes by Results Radio Network’s WDMJ/1320 (Marquette) and WMIQ/1450 (Iron Mountain). The stations’ website indicates WDMJ and WMIQ are carrying a `60s to `80s playlist positioned as “Greatest...
Crew recovers plane that crashed in Land O' Lakes Sunday
LAND O' LAKES, Wis. - An airplane crashed in the area of County Highway B and the Land O' Lakes Post Office on Sunday. At approximately 11:15 a.m., the Vilas County 911 Center received reports of the plane crashing shortly after taking off, operated by a 67-year-old woman from Watersmeet.
Pet experts share tips to keep animals safe during Fourth of July fireworks in the Milwaukee area
While Milwaukee's traditional lakefront fireworks may be canceled this year, there are still plenty of shows planned across Wisconsin. But with noisy fireworks comes terrified pets, some of which can end up missing. "A lack of preparation or awareness of just how far a dog will go when they are...
DNR closes Black River Lake boating access site due to dam leak
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed the boating access site at Black River Lake in Gogebic County indefinitely due to an uncontrolled dam release. Since June 28, the DNR has received reports of extremely low water levels in Black River Lake. The failing dam, about 10 miles southeast of Ironwood, was maintained by a water control structure on the lake’s north side. During an onsite investigation, the DNR determined that one of the lower stoplogs had broken in the control structure, causing the dam to slowly drain. ”Upon further investigation of the downstream area below the dam, sediment was not observed to have washed into the floodplain or caused erosion of the streambanks, indicating that this was not a quick flooding event,” said Jennifer Johnson, DNR fisheries biologist. “During the site visit, I spoke with locals who described the impoundment as being 10-15 feet low over the course of three weeks. It is likely that the stoplog(s) completely failed around June 24 or 25, which coincided with a heavy rainstorm.”
Community fireworks, Waupun inmates’ families, Barn Hunt dog sport
We talk about fireworks safety and learn about what it takes to put on a community-level fireworks display. Then family members from current and deceased Waupun Correctional Institute prisoners share their stories. And we talk about a new sport for dogs gaining popularity in Wisconsin. Fireworks 101. We learn what...
Wisconsin Bankers Association Recognizes Iron River Banker Greg Ogren for Board Service
Greg Ogren, president and CEO of Security Bank Shares, Inc. of Iron River, was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association for his service to the industry. Ogren joined the WBA Board of Directors in 2021 and served a three-year term. “On behalf of our Association, I would like to thank Greg for his dedication to Wisconsin’s banking industry,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO, in a release. “His service on the WBA Board has helped foster growth and positive change not only...
US Air Force explains the meaning behind the July 4 F-16 flyover
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Prom talks to Mandy Koskela about the F-16 flyover set for tomorrow in the Upper Peninsula. Based in Duluth, MN, the Bulldogs of the 148th Fighter Wing will be flying over three cities in the Upper Peninsula: Bessemer, Wakefield, and Marquette.
'She who sells': Lac du Flambeau's Alexandria Sulainis connects with nature, environment through indigenous artwork
LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (WJFW)- "He or she who sells" is the definition of the Anishinaabe word "Adaawe" -- and the namesake of Alexandria Sulainis' Lac du Flambeau clothing shop. "Our whole life is kind of dedicated to artwork and education and culture-keeping and trying to live as authentically as...
Milwaukee Bucks: MarJon Beauchamp Became 1st NBA Player Ever to Host All-Native Basketball Tournament
Everyone knows how Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his rise out of poverty. The Greek Freak went from selling watches on the streets of Athens, Greece to international fame, a two-time NBA MVP, an NBA Champion, and one of the highest-paid players in the league. It was not an...
Two strangers and Wisconsin natives become lifelong friends after life-saving organ donation
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Shelley Hawbecker, originally from Stevens Point, who now lives in Portland, Oregon, decided to become an organ donor after coming across a billboard about kidney donations. “It’s an honor, really; I was like so excited that I was healthy enough to do it,” said Hawbecker....
Wisconsin Police Department Receives Most ‘Wisconsin’ Complaint Ever
There's a very odd string of food-related crimes lately in one Wisconsin town. At the beginning of June, an Eau Claire family was struck by a brazen brisket bandit who made his move while they were sleeping, stealing a whole 12-pound chunk of meat from their backyard smoker. A few...
The Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Salmon Derby Returns
The 49th annual Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sport Fishermen (NEWGLSF) Salmon Derby is coming back to the Lakeshore area. The event will take place Friday (July 5th) through Sunday beginning at 12:05 a.m. on Friday and ending Sunday at noon. Derby headquarters is the Manitowoc Marina, but the event will...
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