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2 rescued from Wolf River during tubing incident
SHAWANO, Wis. (WSAW) - The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office commends three people including Deputy Joe Steel for efforts to rescue two people tubing on the Wolf River over the weekend. Authorities said Justin and Katherine Popp heard the calls for help and alerted first responders. The couple lived along...
Appleton joins national day of mourning for Sonya Massey
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - People gathered at Houdini Plaza in Appleton on Sunday afternoon as part of a national day of mourning for Sonya Massey. Massey, an African American woman, was killed in her Illinois home by a deputy who was responding to her 911 call. Those in Houdini Plaza...
Shawano County Sheriff’s Department Prepares for New K-9 Addition
SHAWANO, WI- Following the retirement of K-9 Arres earlier this summer, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department is gearing up to welcome a new K-9 unit. Capt. Nick Prey, who oversees the K-9 program, confirmed that a female Belgian Malinois has been reserved. Training will commence in mid-November 2024, with dates yet to be finalized. The training will be led by master trainer Tony Pallotta from Toronto, Canada, who conducts his own handler training courses.
Fire at Woodman’s in Grand Chute Considered ‘Suspicious in Nature’
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Officials are investigating a fire Friday at the Woodman’s in Grand Chute, which has been deemed “suspicious in nature.”. Shortly after 4 p.m., the Grand Chute Fire Department (GCFD) and several other agencies responded to Woodman’s Market at 595 North Westhill Boulevard for a reported structure fire.
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