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Facebook child scam hits local pages
Scams involving fake posts about missing or abandoned children are once again making the rounds in central Wisconsin, with the latest caution coming from the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department. The department is warning the public about the scam after learning about a Facebook post on the Shawano County Classifieds...
Challenge finding enough lawyers to serve rural areas of Wisconsin
Back in June the Wisconsin Supreme Court created a committee to address the attorney shortage in the state and it is especially prevalent in areas like Wausau and the rest of North Central Wisconsin. Almost half the state's lawyers live in the most populated counties like Milwaukee according to a...
Weiler Convenience Stores Fundraises $6,000 for Marshfield Area Pet Shelter
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Weiler Convenience Stores, with three local, family-owned locations in Marshfield, is pleased to announce its recent donation of $6,000 to Marshfield Area Pet Shelter (MAPS) resulting from the successful sale of custom t-shirts. The entirety of the proceeds from the t-shirt sales was dedicated to supporting the vital work of this rescue, specifically during a busy kitten season. This is the 6th year Weiler’s has hosted a similar fundraiser.
Divers find 1893 wreck of ship that sank in Lake Michigan with captain's "faithful dog"
The wreck of a 130-foot ship has been found off the coast of Wisconsin more than 130 years after it plunged to the bottom of Lake Michigan with the captain's beloved dog on board, marking yet another discovery of a vessel that went down in the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes over a century ago. The historic Margaret A. Muir schooner was found on May 12 by a group of shipwreck hunters using historical records and high-resolution sonar, the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association said in a news release.The team, which included Wisconsin Maritime Museum executive director Kevin Cullen, noticed...
Gallon of regular unleaded in Washington Co., WI, is higher than national average
July 24, 2024 – Washington Co., WI – Triple A says the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.50. Neighbors in West Bend and Washington County, WI wish they could be part of that average. What say you? What prices are you seeing?. Motorists...
Crews prep the grounds as the Wisconsin Valley Fair is just one week away
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - One of the area’s biggest summer events the Wisconsin Valley Fair is now just one week away and as you can imagine, getting Marathon Park ready is no small feat. Crews spent Tuesday morning making improvements to the Midway, the set-up is underway for rides...
Ag Briefs: Source of manure spill in northeast Wisconsin still under investigation
ACE Twilight Meetings to be held on four Wisconsin dairies. In an effort to open dialogue about agriculture between community members, elected officials and business leaders, Professional Dairy Producers, Wisconsin Counties Association and the Wisconsin Towns Association, will be hosting the 2024 Agricultural Community Engagement ACE Twilight Meetings across Wisconsin next month.
Local organization launches statewide FAFSA completion campaign
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- College Possible Wisconsin has launched a statewide campaign to assist students with their FAFSA applications, in a response to technical issues and delays with the FAFSA application system. The goal is to ensure more area students have access to financial aid. The campaign includes free, one-on-one...
Cause of Clark County church fire under investigation
LONGWOOD, Wis. (WSAW) - Authorities are investigating the cause of a church fire near Owen. Pastor Elizabeth Bier said the Emmanuel Lutheran Church building caught on fire sometime overnight. She tells NewsChannel 7 the fire’s cause was unknown. Bier said the building appears to be a total loss. The...
Wausau Finance Committee Approves Extra Money for Summer Road Projects
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — The Wausau Finance Committee has approved a $200,000 budget transfer from this year’s snow removal plan to summer road work. Public Works Director Eric Lindman told the Committee the transfer was made possible by a lack of snow emergencies in the first six months of the year. “We could potentially put that towards hot mix for additional maintenance. That work would be done in-house,” said Lindman. “We would have to contract out for milling, but the majority would be done in-house with our new equipment.”
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
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