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It Just Got Easier to Dive to Shipwrecks in Lake Michigan
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just finished implementing some long-overdue safety precautions in Lake Michigan—not to protect ships, but shipwrecks. NOAA established the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in 2021, turning a 962-square-mile area of Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shore into a protected environmental and archaeological heritage site. Conceived as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of promoting “locally led, collaborative conservation,” according to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, the sanctuary includes 36 historically significant shipwrecks, 21 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bob Gawlitta retires as teacher & baseball coach after 34 years at Lincoln High School
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Lincoln High School psychology teacher and baseball coach Bob Gawlitta has retired after 34 years of bringing leadership, sportsmanship and humor to the Wisconsin Rapids School District. “On behalf of the Wisconsin Rapids community, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Gawlitta for his service and dedication...
Man walks away from violent crash without a scratch
NEVA -- A Laona man was completely unharmed after his vehicle hurtled off the road and slammed through a grove of trees early Thursday morning north of Antigo. Dwayne Demontigny, 62, was traveling southbound on County Road A near its intersection with County Road O just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday when a deer crossed into his path. He swerved to miss it. “At that split second when the deer came...
2 dead in Shawano County crash
Police are continuing to investigate a single-vehicle crash that left two people dead Thursday in Shawano County. The crash was reported Thursday, Aug. 29 on Elm Road near Koan Tuk Drive in the town of Bartelme. Police received a 911 call reporting a vehicle on fire with two people seriously injured.
Restaurant of the Week: Silver Lake Resort in Channing
CHANNING, Mich. (WJMN) — Robert and Brenda Brown purchased Silver Lake Resort in 2023 as a new family business venture. Upon buying the resort the Browns needed to put in some work to make their family business thrive. Despite not being born as Yoopers, you can tell the Browns have picked up on the U.P. […]
ATV trails busy ahead of annual Red Arrow Corn Roast in Townsend
TOWNSEND (WLUK) -- Recreational routes are busy in parts of the Northwoods as riders hit the dirt roads this summer. "The trails have been good. We've had a lot of riders out here. And we're on top of our trails every week. So we try to keep them, along with the other clubs, in great shape," said Rick Van Asten, Red Arrow Snowmobile-ATV Club president.
Wisconsin State Fair gambling on IndyCar’s return to the Milwaukee Mile
WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin — IndyCar racing returned to the historic Milwaukee Mile Friday afternoon as teams practiced for a Labor Day weekend doubleheader. It was the first time Indy cars were back in competition on the flat, 1.015-mile oval located at Wisconsin State Fair Park since Sebastien Bourdais scored an impressive win here in 2015.
Settlement reached in lawsuit filed by former Iron Mountain police officer against city
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - The lawsuit filed by a former Iron Mountain Police officer against the department and the City of Iron Mountain has been dismissed after the parties reached a settlement. Former IMPD Officer Teresa Williams filed the suit on Feb. 13, 2023 in the U.S. District Court...
Packers Coach Criticizes Anders Carlson After Release
The Green Bay Packers had a couple of position battles that fans were watching out for this summer at backup quarterback and kicker. At the backup QB spot, the Packers acquired former Tennessee Titans QB Malik Willis in a trade and cut Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt. Green Bay brought back Clifford to the practice squad, but it’s clear they weren’t happy with the competition.
Outdoor recreation in Wisconsin still booming 4 years after pandemic
APPLETON, Wis. — There’s plenty of work to keep Andrew Puckett busy in the archery department at The Reel Shot in Appleton. He recently restrung, re-cabled and tuned a crossbow dropped off by a customer. “Every two years, you’re supposed to get strings and cables replaced on a...
Summer back-to-school supply drives serve students in need
With Wisconsin students heading back to class, organizations around the state have been working to make sure kids have all the school supplies they need no matter their families’ financial circumstances. Groups hosted summer school supply drives, and have been holding back-to-school celebrations to hand out backpacks packed with...
Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024
The latest in a string of severe storms rolled through Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving behind toppled trees and damaged homes. There were several reports of tornadoes, and several thousand are still without power on Friday morning.Submit your photos and videos here
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