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'I'm glad to be back': Portage County Executive John Pavelski returns from nearly two-month medical leave
STEVENS POINT – Portage County Executive John Pavelski returned to his role Monday and will work on a half-time basis for the next couple of weeks. “I’m glad to be back,” Pavelski said in a Tuesday news release. “I would sincerely like to thank all the people who contacted us and reached out in compassion and concern for my recent medical leave.”
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.
182nd version of Wisconsin's oldest county fair gets underway on Wednesday in Waukesha
WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Waukesha County Fair is both the oldest county fair in Wisconsin and the largest event in the county itself. It celebrates everything agriculture with barnyard animals and farm displays, but there's so much more like crafts, fair food, and last but not least, the midway.
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...
Ironwood’s Luther L. Wright set to celebrate 100 years
Ironwood, Michigan’s Luther L. Wright K-12 school is turning 100 years old Saturday. The community is celebrating the centennial anniversary during the Ironwood festival which is the annual community celebration. In today’s day and age, the school has around 700 K-12 attendees. Friday the opening ceremony kicks off...
Summer camp kids help clean up downtown Eagle River
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. - Campers and counselors from HoneyRock helped clean up the downtown Eagle River area on Monday as part of their annual community cleanup initiative. HoneyRock is a Three Lakes summer camp for leadership development for Wheaton College in Illinois. This year's cleanup is focusing on the Eagle...
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,...
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.
Dozens of Wisconsin bars allowed to stay open late during RNC
As thousands of people descend on Milwaukee and surrounding southeast Wisconsin cities for the Republican National Convention, dozens of Wisconsin bars have been given the green light to stay open later than usual. Members of the media, delegates, and politicians alike can immerse themselves in an integral part of Wisconsin’s culture: enjoying a beer at […]
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