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Wausau acknowledges years-long failure to follow procurement policy
As members of Wausau’s Finance Committee this week reviewed suggested revisions to the city’s procurement policy, top staff admitted some current guidelines have been ignored for years, with multiple contracts that lack some signatures and legal review. Mayor Doug Diny now aims to change that. On Thursday, Diny...
Shawano Installs Historical Plaques Highlighting Area’s Rich Heritage
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A community in the Northwoods is celebrating its history, honoring the past while looking to the future as well. On the corner of South Washington Street and West Division Street in downtown Shawano sits the entrance to Franklin Park. “This area here, when people drive...
Storm leads to downed power lines, gas leak in Merrill
Firefighters on Monday spent more than seven hours battling a fire and keeping a Merrill neighborhood safe after a fallen tree branch across high voltage power lines created a significant hazard. According to the Merrill Fire Department, crews and police responded at about 6:15 p.m. July 22 to the alley...
JUST IN: Injuries reported in Hwy. 29 crash near Wausau, traffic rerouted
A portion of Hwy. 29 east of Wausau is being rerouted Thursday due to a serious crash involving two vehicles including a semi tractor trailer, according to emergency personnel. A Marathon County traffic alert issued at 11:45 a.m. advises that westbound traffic is being rerouted on northbound County Hwy. Y...
Mercer cosmetology student wins national competition, qualifies for world competition
RHINELANDER, Wis. - A Nicolet College student made an impressive achievement at a national leadership conference in Atlanta. Student Axel Jacobs won gold at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in the barbering competition in June. There were more than 6,000 students competing in the conference. Winning gold makes...
State task force outlines plans for $1B in federally funded broadband internet expansion
Wisconsin is getting ready to deploy more than $1 billion in federal funds over the next five years to expand broadband internet service where it’s not yet available around the state. A state task force has spent the last year drawing up its plans for the project and this fall will begin allocating the money […]
Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
The state Legislature has formed a study committee to discuss possible reforms and restructuring of the Universities of Wisconsin. The committee includes four state lawmakers, two Republicans and two Democrats, and 14 other members, including business leaders, professors, and current and former administrators, selected by the Legislature’s Republican leadership.
SMP Part 2: August Music Festivals
The first-annual Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash will make its debut at 4780 Mathey Road in Sturgeon Bay. Featured musicians will include Dig Deep, Buffalo Galaxy, Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road, The Bibelhauser Brothers, Miles Over Mountains, Fox Crossing Stringband, The Thirsty River, Sloppy Joe, Rodeo Borealis, Dairyland’s Finest Stringband, The Stray Bales and Bent Grass.
New Study Finds Wisconsin Public Schools Are Some Of The Best In The U.S.
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – According to a WalletHub survey released this week, Wisconsin’s public school systems rank fifth out of all 50 states. The study considered several dozen quality and safety-related indicators, including graduation rates, test scores, and student-to-teacher ratios. According to the study, Wisconsin ranked in the top five in several testing areas, including math scores, median SAT scores, and dropout rates.
Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with. There are a...
Nicolet College launches new cybersecurity program
RHINELANDER – Nicolet College in Rhinelander recently launched a new online cybersecurity program. A release from Nicolet said the program is “designed to prepare students for a thriving career in protecting digital landscapes.”. “With just 16 credits, students can quickly and efficiently start their journey toward becoming a...
Tomahawk Community Thrift Shop awards grants to local organizations
TOMAHAWK – More than 10 local organizations received funding through the Tomahawk Community Thrift Shop (TCTS)’s latest round of grants. Founded in 2019, TCTS is a 100% volunteer-run, non-profit organization that returns 75% of its net profits back to other local nonprofits twice a year in the form of grants.
Wausau Legion baseball doubles up Stevens Point to win regional opener
WESTON – Lucas Hager tossed a complete game and Wausau scored five runs late to defeat Stevens Point 6-3 in its opening game of a Class AAA American Legion baseball regional on Wednesday at Simon Field at D.C. Everest High School. Luke Somogoleski tripled and scored on a Dylan...
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