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Wausau plan for west side street reconstruction edges forward
A plan to reconstruct a portion of West Wausau Avenue will require the city to temporarily acquire property from multiple private and public entities, likely requiring an eminent domain process. Eminent domain refers to the power of the government to take private property and convert it into public use, referred...
School District of Rhinelander is in planning stage following $26 million facilities improvement referendum passed by voters in April
The School District of Rhinelander will be making major changes in the high school and James Williams Middle School over the next couple of years. At the middle school, there will be a new, more secure entrance as well as special education and art classrooms. At the high school, the...
Humane Society of Waupaca County Cuts Ribbon on Well-Pet Center, Offering Affordable Care
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A ribbon cutting ceremony Monday celebrated the completion of the Humane Society of Waupaca County’s expansion project. Officials broke ground on the new 1,700 square foot Well-Pet Center in Nov. 2023. It features an exam room, X-ray room, surgery/recovery room, pharmacy and kennel space.
DOT Revokes Beaver Dam Wholesaler’s License
(Beaver Dam) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the dealer license for a Beaver Dam area wholesaler for failing to follow administrative requirements. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles issued the order against Great Lakes Motors. The DOT lists the dealer’s address at 1645 North Spring Street...
Wildwood Park Visitors Encouraged to Dispose of Litter to Prevent Wildlife Injuries
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Wildwood Park has recently seen an increase in litter, posing a threat to the local wildlife, particularly the park’s beloved geese. Park management is urging the community to help keep wildlife safe and Mother Nature happy by cleaning up all litter when enjoying time outdoors.
Marshfield Junior Legion baseball wins slugfest over Merrill
MERRILL – The Marshfield Junior Legion baseball team scored nine over the final four innings to pull past Merrill 12-8 on Tuesday night in its regular-season finale. Brennen Welch and Kallen Steinbach each drove in three runs for Marshfield, which improves to 14-11 this season. Easton Ledden picked up...
Attorney General Kaul, Gov. Evers Intervene in Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski Original Action
MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE) - Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion and memorandum in support of the Kaul v. Urmanski State Plaintiffs intervening as petitioners in the Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski original action. Both Kaul v....
Steil calls for seizing opportunity presented by Chevron doctrine being overruled
GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says it’s “absolutely essential” to seize the opportunity presented by the overturning of the Chevron doctrine to reduce regulations on businesses. Speaking yesterday during an Association of Equipment Manufacturers panel hosted in Milwaukee on the first day of the Republican National Convention,...
Spinning The State: Baraboo, Fond du Lac, Greenbush, Tomah
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Baraboo: SSM Health to sell three facilities. Change is inevitable and change is coming to three Wisconsin-based long-term care centers. SSM Health announced that is it selling three centers, located in baraboo, Madison and Waupun to Complete Care. Complete Care owns nine other skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin that are overseen by a regional leadership team that includes more than 900 team members statewide. SSM employees are being asked to stay on under the new ownership to continue caring for patients. SSM will continue to operate facilities in Fond du lac and Mt. Calvary. Full Story.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
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