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Fire danger deepens in Wisconsin this week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities. Dry weather, gusty winds and minimal chances of precipitation ahead of a strong cold front are in the forecast for the week, leading to the potential for increased fire activity. Fire danger will continue until there is significant rainfall. Dry vegetation from lack of rainfall is more susceptible to carrying a wildfire.
Your letters: Rib Mountain resident encourages ‘No’ vote on new TID
We the Rib Mountain residents have recently been made aware of a significant issue affecting our community. We voiced our concerns with public comment from local residents. Ms. Gaylene Rhoden listened to all the concerns. There was not one resident who spoke that was in favor of the TID No. 2 for Rib Mountain. We are counting on Ms. Gaylene Rhoden voting “no” when her vote counts at the Oct. 2 Joint Review Board meeting as she would be representing the residents in the village of Rib Mountain if she responded this way. We are hoping she will represent the residents that she heard from.
Wausau to host USA Curling Arena National Championships
WAUSAU- Some of the best curling teams in the nation will compete on the ice at the Wausau Curling Center in October. The 2024 USA Curling Arena National Championships will be held Oct. 23 through Oct. 27 at 1920 Curling Way and feature the top 12 men’s and top 12 women’s qualifying teams from throughout the United States.
New farmer survey could signal slowdown in Wisconsin dairy farm losses
Wisconsin has seen a significant decline in the number of dairy farms in the state, losing nearly half of the state’s dairy farms in the last 10 years. But a new state survey found the majority of dairy producers said they still plan to be milking in five years.
Democratic donors prop up far-right candidates, including Wisconsin gun activist in Senate race
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Steinglass, a wealthy donor, has supported scores of Democrats running for office and calls himself an activist for transgender rights. So his donation earlier this year to a far-right candidate in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race seemed wildly out of character. He gave the maximum $3,300 to help get a man on the ballot who had these items in his background: He was investigated in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, he is a gun rights activist and he has called for banning some gender-affirming treatments for minors.
Women United grant applications now open
WAUSAU – Women United, an affinity group of United Way of Marathon County, is accepting grant applications from nonprofits working to lift women, their families and the community to financial stability. The application deadline is Nov. 1. Money raised at the annual Power of the Purse auction is used...
Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans pick new presidential electors following 2020 fake electors debacle
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
Latest CDC Numbers Show Iowa’s Suicide Rate Higher Than Illinois & Wisconsin
I'm no stranger to this cause of death. Few things are harder than watching a loved one slip away after a failed suicide attempt. The emotional toll a suicide can produce for those left behind can create a spiral of devastation. As an individual with unwanted experience in this area,...
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