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Plea deal reached in Brian Helfert case
MENOMINEE — A plea deal has been reached in the child sex case against former Menominee County Sheriff’s deputy Brian Helfert that likely will allow him to be a free man some day. Helfert, 61, appeared in court last week. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg and defense attorney Trenton Stupak of Escanaba, in court, said they had reached a plea agreement. With the plea deal, Helfert agrees to waive his appellate...
Green Bay Rockers head to Wausau
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. – Coming off the All-Star break, the Green Bay Rockers (10-8) will travel to Wausau to face the Woodchucks (15-4). This is the first of four games in a row where the two teams will face off. First pitch for tonight’s game is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Florida man allegedly attempted to sell fake Native American jewelry in Mercer, facing federal charges
MERCER, Wis. - 45-year-old Jose Farinango Muenala of Casselberry, Florida is being charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and misrepresenting Indian produced goods after allegedly selling fraudulent Native American jewelry, including an attempt to sell at the Mercer Loon Day festival. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department...
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in central Wisconsin
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will appear in central Wisconsin this weekend to campaign for his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris. The Harris for President campaign announced that Emhoff will speak on Saturday at the Hmong Wausau Festival. He’ll also lead a voter canvassing event in Stevens Point. The Hmong...
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Committee studying how to manage Wisconsin sandhill cranes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of legislators, farmers and conservationists studying how to control Wisconsin’s sandhill crane population is set to hold its first meeting next month. The Joint Legislative Council’s 12-member Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is set to meet Aug. 1 at the Horicon Marsh...
‘One of the most difficult jobs in America today’: How the role of superintendents has shifted in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Several large school districts in Wisconsin are either looking for a superintendent or recently appointed a new one. That includes school districts in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison. The challenge of finding a superintendent who matches the community is crucial to a district’s success.
Keith Urban’s Outfit Under Fire From Popular Wisconsin Gas Station
Kwik Trip gas station has ignited a social media frenzy after calling out country music superstar Keith Urban for his questionable fashion choice at a recent show in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip vs. Buc-ee's. Let me just start by saying I have never been to a Buc-ee's gas station before, BUT...
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