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Elections Commission Decides To Keep Leader - Despite Senate Vote
One Republican member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission joined three Democrats on a vote to keep interim administrator Michael Haas on the job through April. The Senate voted Tuesday to reject his...
Jan 25, 2018
Eau Claire Man Eludes Pursuing Police -- On Snowmobile
A Eau Claire man admits he stole one snowmobile and managed to get away from a pursuing squad car on another machine last week. Dylan Johnson eventually eluded the deputy by driving onto a sidewalk an...
Jan 25, 2018
Courthouse Pub Ownership Changes
A transition in ownership is underway at Manitowoc's downtown Courthouse Pub. John Jagemann started the popular dining spot 16 years ago, but says at the age of 72 it's time to retire. The new co-owne...
Jan 25, 2018
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Campground Closed By Threat
Oconto County officials say they are working with state and federal agencies on the temporary closing of the Boulder Lake Campground. It's being called a public safety issue. Authorities say there is ...
Jan 25, 2018
Fatal Accident in Sheboygan County
There was a fatal accident on Highway 57 outside of Adell in Sheboygan County yesterday afternoon. An unnamed 63 year old woman was traveling south when she suffered a medical emergency, causing her v...
Jan 25, 2018
A Big Job: Wisconsin Firm Handles Super Bowl Security
A La Crosse-based security company has been training nearly 300 people to work security for Super Bowl 52. O'Brien and Associates has been in business in western Wisconsin for more than 25 years. Many...
Jan 25, 2018
Lake Michigan Depth Above Average
Lake Michigan, along with the remaining 4 Great Lakes are all reaching above average depths, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Lake Michigan currently sits at 579.81 feet above sea level,...
Jan 25, 2018
Fire at Kohler Company
Crews were called to the Kohler Company last night to battle a fire. Employees were evacuated from the building at around 11:30 PM, as firefighters arrived at the campus, located on Holland Drive. A s...
Jan 25, 2018
Prevea to Break Ground in Sheboygan
Prevea Health has announced that they will be breaking ground on a new medical building on the HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital campus in Sheboygan this spring. According to CEO Dr. Ashok Rai, "A new buildi...
Jan 25, 2018
2017 Strongest Year For Construction in Manitowoc History
According to a release by Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels, total approved constructions in 2017 increased by 73% over 2016, marking the strongest year for construction in the history of the city. The t...
Jan 25, 2018