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GOP-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends
A conservative University of Wisconsin regent says he won't step down when his term ends this month, saying in an email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents. Then-Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican, appointed Robert Atwell to the Board of Regents in May 2017. His seven-year term ends this month. Atwell sent an email to Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, regents President Karen Walsh and regents Executive Director Megan Wasley on Monday saying he won't step down until he chooses to resign or the state Senate confirms...
Fiscal Facts: FAFSA Delays hit Vulnerable students hardest
Amid a troubled overhaul of the federal process for applying for student financial aid, the share of Wisconsin high school seniors completing the application so far this year has plummeted. The largest declines thus far have been at schools with greater proportions of marginalized students. While the completion gap appears...
REI presents scholarship to D.C. Everest student
WAUSAU – REI Engineering, Inc. announced this week it awarded a scholarship to a student at D.C. Everest Senior High School. The recipient, Samantha Johnson, D.C. Everest Senior High School class of 2024, will attend Madison College in the fall, where she plans to major in nursing to become a registered nurse in oncology and hematology. She will then continue schooling to become a nurse practitioner, but still in oncology and hematology.
Wausau School District launches survey on budget deficit
WAUSAU – The Wausau School Board has posted a community-wide survey to gauge interest in a possible operational referendum in November to help address the district’s budget deficit. This survey does not mean the district will go to referendum in November. It means it is going to see...
Wisconsin School District Warns of Viral Challenge That Could Cause “Serious Harm”
One Wisconsin school district took the rare step of sending an email to parents warning about a social media challenge that could cause "serious harm". The letter was sent to parents of the Superior School District after a handful of students were involved in an incident that resulted in several of them getting citations from the Superior Police Department.
Regis to be well represented at Wisconsin Track Meet this weekend
A quartet of Regis High School boys are gunning for a three-peat as state champions. And they are just four of several Ramblers who have qualified for the Wisconsin State Track meet this weekend at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The following have qualified for the state meet from Regis: Alex Figy, Evrett Tait, and Ian Andrews in the 100 Meter Dash; Sydney Marx, Ashley Chilson, Hallie Albright and Carly Borst in the 4X100 Relay, 4X200 Relay, and the 4X400 Relay. In the process, new...
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