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Big Lots is closing 35-40 stores. What Wisconsin stores could be affected?
The Ohio-based discount retail chain Big Lots announced plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year amidst financial challenges and a tough consumer market. In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the retailer said it planned to close 35 to 40 stores this year and open three. The company reported 1,392 operating stores at the start of 2024, down from 1,425 in the first quarter of 2023.
SSM Health Transferring Ownership Of Wisconsin-Based Long-Term Care Centers
(Waupun) SSM Health’s long-term care center in Waupun will see new ownership. The healthcare provider recently announced plans to transition ownership of three Wisconsin-based long-term care centers to Complete Care. Pending regulatory approvals, Complete Care will assume ownership of SSM Health’s Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun, along...
Wildwood Zoo Announces the Passing of Bets the Bobcat
The City of Marshfield Parks & Recreation Department announces with the utmost sadness the passing of Bets, the male bobcat at Wildwood Zoo. At the time of his death, Bets was 17 years old and considered to be a geriatric cat. After he was observed behaving atypically, a veterinary exam revealed that Bets had an extremely enlarged liver, which was determined to be filled with likely cancerous tumors.
Marshfield School Board Approves Handbooks and More at Wednesday Meeting
The Marshfield School Board approved some handbooks at their meeting on Wednesday. The Board approved the Academic & Career Planning Program Guide, the 2024-25 Alternative High School Student Handbook, and the 2024-25 Elementary Student Handbook. The Board also had the first reading of the Professional Staff 2024-2025 Alternative Compensation Methods....
Complicated politics for Democrats in Wisconsin
Things are complicated in Wisconsin, where Democrats have been riding a wave of optimism after the end of Republican gerrymandering. New maps, ending a decade and a half of total Republican domination, have created an opening for a Democratic resurgence in this evenly divided swing state. At the same time, that outcome is far from […] The post Complicated politics for Democrats in Wisconsin appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Medical merger planned, impact of Alzheimer's, 988 helpline review
Marshfield Clinic announces plans for a merger with Sanford Health, exhibit at the Warehouse in Eagle River helps tell the story of the impact of Alzheimer's disease, a new report examines the rollout of the 988 mental health crisis line.
It’s National French Fry Day. Who has the best french fries in the Wisconsin Rapids area?
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Happy National French Fry Day. In celebration of the national day observing the popular deep-fried potato side, we asked our readers on social media where to find the best local french fries in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Here’s what you recommended. Local restaurants. When it...
How a local kayak business is making a splash in the community
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. — Many Wisconsinites are trying to get out on the water and have fun during the summer. A small business owner from Green Bay, Wis., is doing her part to get the community involved. What You Need To Know. Sheri Boe started Kayak Wisconsin four years ago...
Do you qualify for Wisconsin Shares help with child care costs? Here's how to find out, and apply
Wisconsin Shares, a subsidy program that assists families statewide with child care costs, has been in the news a lot recently. are estimated to qualify for Shares, and those who use the program may receive more financial help. But what exactly is Wisconsin Shares, and what does your family need...
Northern Wisconsin Faces Severe Storm Threat Saturday Night with Damaging Winds, Hail
La Crosse, WI – Northern Wisconsin is preparing for severe storm threats beginning Saturday night, with damaging winds and hail expected to be the main concerns. The National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse has issued an alert indicating that the threat level for scattered severe storms is significant, particularly during the nighttime hours.
Wausau Legion baseball routs Merrill
MERRILL – Wausau scored five times in the opening inning and rolled to a 9-1 win over Merrill in an American Legion baseball game Wednesday. Jed Vanden Sanden capped the first-inning rally with a two-run single to put Wausau up 5-0. The Bulldogs added single runs in the second and third, and scored two more in the fourth.
Texas woman gets five years in prison for scamming central Wisconsin man out of over $1M
MADISON − A 35-year-old Texas woman was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for cheating a central Wisconsin man out of more than $1 million. Sarah Doherty, of Stephenville, Texas, pleaded guilty April 9 to wire fraud and tax evasion. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge William Conley sentenced her to five years in federal prison and ordered her to pay more than $1.025 million in restitution to her victim.
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