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Wisconsin Rapids Streetwise: Steve's Rental has a new name & Branding Iron owners to retire
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – What’s happening with businesses in the Wisconsin Rapids area? Streetwise has your answers. These roundups offer an easy way to stay up to date with what’s happening on the Streetwise beat. If you know of a new business, a development or a place that’s closing, send me a note at cshuda@gannett.com....
Remains identified of Wisconsin soldier killed in Korean War
(WLUK) -- The remains of a Wisconsin soldier who was reported missing in action nearly 75 years ago during the Korean War have been identified. U.S. Army Cpl. Robert P. Raess, 21, of Dodgeville, was accounted for March 26, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday. Scientists used anthropological analysis, mitochondrial DNA analysis and circumstantial evidence to identify Raess's remains.
Wisconsin GOP: Buttigieg 'working to kill private investment in infrastructure'
(The Center Square) – Ahead of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's Wisconsin tour, Republican leaders in the state bashed his record and the transportation priorities of the Biden administration. During the press conference Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil said Buttigieg will “sugar coat” the major spending yet continuous transportation issues under the current administration, accusing them of killing private infrastructure. “I think it’s important to remember that on day one...
Man in Wisconsin who led high-speed chase, shot at deputies found dead in Portage County
AMHERST, Wis. (WFRV) – A 32-year-old man who shot at deputies after a police chase around 11 p.m. on July 23 was found dead at a residence in the 400 block of Mill Avenue in Amherst. Jeffery Miller was wanted for an incident that occurred after he fled officers...
Five charged in connection with Amherst standoff make appearances in Portage County Court
STEVENS POINT − Five people arrested Thursday in connection with an almost 24-hour standoff between law enforcement officers and a man wanted for the attempted homicide of a Sauk County deputy made court appearances Wednesday in Portage County. The five each face a charge of being a party to the crime of harboring or aiding a felon for helping Jeffrey E. Miller, 32, who was charged Friday in Sauk County Circuit Court with attempted first-degree intentional...
Johnson is new children’s librarian
PHILLIPS — Linda Johnson, of Phillips, was recently named the Youth Services Librarian at the Phillips Public Library. Johnson fills the vacancy left by former children’s librarian Jake Wyrzykowski, who accepted a similar position at the Friday Library in New Richmond. Johnson previously worked as a paraprofessional at the Phillips Elementary School and while this is her first library role she said it is a natural step having worked so much with kids and education. ...
Rothschild launches survey regarding village’s deer population
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAW) - The village of Rothschild has launched a short questionnaire to get public input about the village’s deer population. As NewsChannel 7 first reported on July 16, people are reporting an increase in the animals wreaking havoc on yards across the village. After the mild winter, food was more accessible. Less snow and warmer temperatures meant a better survival and reproduction rate for the deer population..
Start planning your costumes. Spirit Halloween will open store this week in Wausau
WAUSAU – We may be in the height of summer, but it’s time to start planning ahead for Halloween. Spirit Halloween is returning to Wausau this season and will open Friday at 1740 U.S. 51, in the former Nigbur’s Fine Furniture building, next to Taco Bell. ...
Wisconsin DOJ Confirms Amherst Standoff Suspect Died of Self-Inflicted Wounds
AMHERST, WI (WSAU) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice has confirmed that the suspect in last week’s day-long standoff near Amherst died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jeffrey E. Miller was found dead in the attic of a home on Mill Avenue on Friday evening, ending the standoff...
Shawano community gathers to celebrate World War II veteran's 100th birthday
SHAWANO (WLUK) -- A World War II combat veteran joined a very elite club Wednesday. Ralph Maas celebrated his centennial birthday with his loved ones and members of the Shawano community. 100-year-old Maas has become a bit of a local celebrity. Word of his birthday party spread on a simple...
New London seeks donations for fitness center
The New London School District is now ready to start collecting donations to renovate the current New London High School Fitness Center. The New London School Board received an update on the status of the renovation project when it met July 8. The renovation project was last discussed at a...
new neighborhood coming to Waupaca
Over the coming year a new neighborhood will emerge in Waupaca. More details about the new homes and apartments were revealed at an open house at the Waupaca County Club on July 29. The new neighborhood will be called River North Ridge and it will be situated in the large...
Swedberg crowned late models king
Shawano’s Brett Swedberg was crowned King of the WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour King of Fair at the Langlade County Fair in Antigo on July 26. Fellow Shawano driver Lukas Postl and Swedberg led the field to the green flag, with Postl taking the lead as Troy Springborn challenged Swedberg for second. Postl continued to lead as Swedberg secured second and Taylor Scheffler battled with Springborn for third. Swedberg took the lead on lap five as he raced to the inside of Postl as Scheffler followed through to second with Postl shuffled back to third.
Well-Known Wisconsin Cheese Company Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Wisconsin’s oldest cheese companies just made their first step into Minnesota. Thursday, August 1, Burnett Dairy Cooperative will be opening Burnett Dairy Duluth Cheese Store at the base of Spirit Mountain next to the Ski Hut Adventure Center. The farmer-owned company will be...
Guide Star expands into Marquette and Wisconsin
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - A Dickinson County cybersecurity company opened new locations. The Iron Mountain-based tech business Guide Star opened resource centers in Marquette and the Fox Valley region in Wisconsin. Each center can provide both remote and technical support to Guide Star customers in the region. Guide Star...
Common Council mulls relocation of police department
MARSHFIELD — If Marshfield officials decide to move the city’s police department to a vacant building on the south side, renovation would cost nearly as much as constructing a new facility on an empty lot. That’s what aldermen and other city officials were told July 23, during a special meeting of the Common Council.
Wisconsin's first LGBTQ historic landmark to be dedicated in Milwaukee
Next week, Milwaukee buildings will glisten pink, blue and white as the Wisconsin Historical Society dedicates the first LGBTQ historic landmark in state history. The location is near the Black Nite tavern in Milwaukee, the site of Wisconsin's first LGBTQ uprising, in 1961. ...
If your family earns less than $75,000, tuition may be covered at Ripon College
Ripon College is offering free tuition to Wisconsin students whose families earn $75,000 or less, the latest Wisconsin institution trying to make pricing more transparent and college more affordable for lower-income students. For Wisconsin students whose families earn more than $75,000, Ripon will match the University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition rate of $11,606. ...
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