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Wisconsin lawmakers strike down three emergency election rules
(The Center Square) – The fight over who writes the rules for elections in Wisconsin continues. The Legislature’s rule making body, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, on Monday voted to suspend three proposed emergency rules from the Wisconsin Elections Commission that dealt with uniform rules for absentee voting, challenges to candidates and challenges to nominating paperwork. Attorney Sklyar Croy, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty,...
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Merrill middle school hires Rhinelander native as new associate principal
MERRILL, Wis. - Prairie River Middle School has a new associate principal. The school district hired Nate Lemmens as the replacement for Diane Goetsch, who retired at the end of last school year. Lemmens was previously a special education teacher for 12 years in Milwaukee, before becoming the Wausau West...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Busy summer season increases need for awareness about water safety
Jumping into a lake can be one of the biggest joys of summer in the Northwoods, but you need to keep safety in mind. Amy Larson, Paramedic and EMS Outreach Coordinator for Aspirus MedEvac, talked about some of the common calls they see. “We respond to quite a few back...
Minocqua Man Accused of OWI With Daughter in Vehicle
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) — A Minocqua man is accused of OWI and battery against law enforcement after an incident on Highway 86 in Lincoln County. Scott Glover is accused of a first-offense OWI with a passenger under the age of 16 in the vehicle, resisting or obstructing an officer, battery against an officer, threatening an officer, and disorderly conduct after he was arrested on Saturday night near the border between Lincoln and Price Counties.
Mid-State Technical College opens new AMETA Center in central Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Mid-State Technical College is celebrating a new opportunity for students. Today a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for its new Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship program. The groundbreaking is after five years of planning and construction. The new building will give students and faculty a...
Stevens Point seeks volunteers to work as election officials
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The Stevens Point City Clerk’s office needs additional people who are interested in serving as election officials, otherwise known as poll workers, for the General Election being held on Tuesday, November 5. To work as an election official for the City of Stevens Point,...
Your first look inside the new Wood County Sheriff’s Office and Jail as construction continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS − It's been about 1 ⅟₂ years since Wood County broke ground on the new Wood County Sheriff's Office and Jail in October 2022, and the approximately $98 million project is still on time and on budget, according to officials. Construction of the new county building is on track to...
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