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Ribbon cutting held for new playground at Baraga State Park
BARAGA, Mich. (WLUC) - Members of the Baraga community, including a parrot, gathered at the Baraga State Park for the grand opening of its new playground. The playground will be available to both campers and visitors. The project has been roughly 20 years in the making. “I’ve been here since...
2nd Rock and Brews restaurant opens in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- There's now two Rock and Brews restaurants in Wisconsin. Co-founder and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons was there to cut the ribbon. The Gene Simmons band even performed to celebrate on Wednesday, June 3 in Milwaukee. The new location is at Potawatomi Casino...
Tomahawk celebrates 44th annual arts and crafts fair
In Tomahawk, the 44th annual arts and crafts fair took place today. It has taken place every year since the 1980s. Featuring artworks and crafts from local vendors, there also were food trucks, a bouncy house and music. “We have a very wide of crafters, vendors," said Charis Lau, interim...
After hours: Nicolet College extends business hours in July and August
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW)- Nicolet College offers classes and activities for their nearly 2,000 enrolled students. Recently, it announced it was extending business hours to meet with admissions representatives like Dwight Webb. "We will be able to meet with potential students who are interested in programs that we have and walk...
Flood waters are receding, leaving behind cleanup that may take months in Northern Minnesota
COOK, Minn. — As flood waters in northern Minnesota recede, the damage left behind is still impacting residents. Theresa Drift is a Cook resident whose basement was flooded during the storms two weeks ago. She still can't move back in. "We just had to get out because we didn't...
Michigan Men Sentenced for Stealing over $3,500 in Apple Watches from Fond du Lac Walmart
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Two Michigan men convicted of stealing thousands of dollars worth of Apple watches from a Fond du Lac Walmart were sentenced to prison Wednesday. Ricky Bell and Jaylon Autry pleaded no contest in April to robbery with use of force and retail theft...
Governor Whitmer Has Appointed Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss To A New Job
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been appointed to an important state committee by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On June 28, 2024, Governor Whitmer named Mayor Bliss to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee. The MEDC Executive Committee plays a key role in guiding Michigan's economic growth. It...
Missing Minnesota Teenager Found Safe
Pine City, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension today canceled a statewide missing person alert that was issued earlier this week for missing Minnesota teenager. The BCA says 15-year-old Destiny Rae Matrious has been found safe in Wisconsin. She had been missing since June 16 when...
Crew recovers plane that crashed in Land O' Lakes Sunday
LAND O' LAKES, Wis. - An airplane crashed in the area of County Highway B and the Land O' Lakes Post Office on Sunday. At approximately 11:15 a.m., the Vilas County 911 Center received reports of the plane crashing shortly after taking off, operated by a 67-year-old woman from Watersmeet.
Michigan Lawmakers Demand NWS Explain Lack of Alert Before Fatal Livonia Tornado
In the wake of a deadly tornado that ripped through Livonia on June 5, leaving a young boy dead and his mother injured, Michigan's congressional representatives are pressing for answers from the National Weather Service (NWS). The tornado, classified as an EF-1 with winds peaking at 95 mph, struck without warning, prompting questions about the effectiveness of existing weather alert systems. According to The Detroit News, U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib, and Haley Stevens issued a letter to Richard Spinrad of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), seeking clarity on the lack of preemptive alert for the tornado that devastated parts of the state.
Rhinelander humane society says it's at capacity for dogs, little room for cats
RHINELANDER, Wis. - The Oneida County Humane Society is at capacity for dogs, it Humane Society announced on its Facebook page. According to the Humane Society, they are not able to take any more surrenders at this time, and capacity on cats is nearly full. Currently, the shelter is housing...
State Representative Roger Skraba and International Falls Mayor Harley Droba talk mining, ERA, and funding rural services in candidate forum for District 3A seat
The Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A seat will be on the ballot this November. Incumbent Roger Skraba (R) is running for reelection. He is challenged by International Falls Mayor Harley Droba (DFL). On Jun. 28 the two participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Lake County Press, and moderated by Brian Larsen, editor of the Cook County News Herald.
Wisconsin Police Department Receives Most ‘Wisconsin’ Complaint Ever
There's a very odd string of food-related crimes lately in one Wisconsin town. At the beginning of June, an Eau Claire family was struck by a brazen brisket bandit who made his move while they were sleeping, stealing a whole 12-pound chunk of meat from their backyard smoker. A few...
Some Jerk Tossed a Cat from the 12th Floor of Minnesota Building
I can't believe how awful this story is, the fact that someone would throw a cat from the 12th floor of a building with no regard for its life is so sad. Home for Life is a sanctuary for animals in need, especially those overlooked for adoption due to special care requirements, they are based in Stillwater, MN, they were contacted by Minneapolis Animal Control about a cat that desperately needed some help.
Tank Mired in the McNaughton Muck
Whenever talk turns to military tanks in the Northwoods, one story still echoes through the forest: the time a mighty tank was swallowed by the infamous McNaughton Swamp, some 65 years ago. It was Sunday, August 28, 1955, when an M-47 Patton tank rumbled down Highway 47, making its way...
Project North looking for vendors ahead of annual September events
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Project North, a sustainability festival in Rhinelander is looking for submissions for events in September. Submissions are being accepted for Community Projections, the 10-second Film Contest, the Songwriting Contest and the Eco Village. Community Projections is an art installation that will be projected on a building. The...
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