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Law Enforcement Agencies Across Wisconsin Participating in Click It or Ticket Campaign
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 11:01 AM
Law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, are stepping up patrols for the annual Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement campaign.
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Wood County Beaches Opening this Friday, May 24th
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 11:00 AM
The South Wood County, Nepco, North Park and Dexter County Park beaches will open to the public on Friday, May 24, 2024. Beaches will remain open through Labor Day weekend.
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DATCP Reminds College Renters to Get Back as Much of Your Security Deposit as Possible
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 10:01 AM
(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) If you’re moving out of your college apartment, be sure you’re getting back as much of your security deposit as possible.
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New Apartment Building Under Construction in Wausau
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 10:00 AM
(Thomas Schumacher, WSAU and WAOW) An apartment building is under construction on Grand Avenue and is moving forward with plans to open in the summer of 2026, according to ...
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Wisconsin Democrat Doesn't Expect Much Change in the State Regarding Reclassification of Marijuana
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 9:01 AM
(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) Marijuana has been reclassified at the federal level, but here in Wisconsin a Democratic lawmaker doesn’t expect much to change.
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Health Care Providers in Eau Claire Seeing Notable Increase in ER Visits and Births After Recent Hospital Closures
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 9:00 AM
(Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio) Health care providers in Eau Claire are seeing a notable increase in emergency room visits and births following the March closure of two ...
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Wisconsin DNR Reminds Residents to "Keep Wildlife Wild" This Spring
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 8:01 AM
As you head out to find your adventure this holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds you to help keep wildlife wild by staying a safe ...
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Tomah VA Medical Center Receives 2024 Partner for Change Award
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 8:00 AM
The Tomah VA Medical Center received the 2024 Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental ...
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Wisconsin Rapids Police Department Investigating Motorcycle Crash
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 1:00 PM
(Sam Walters, WSAU) The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred around 7:00 P.M, Friday evening, according to Sam Walters with WSAU.
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The Highground Hosting 14th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 12:01 PM
The Highground will host its 14th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day, May 27.
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State Legislature Hears Testimony From State Officials and Clerks Regarding the Deterring Non-Citizen's Voting
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 12:00 PM
(Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio) Days after the state Senate voted to overturn the governor’s veto of a GOP bill to add citizenship data to people’s ...
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Female Veterans Encouraged to Sign Up for The Highground’s Female Veterans Retreat and Ice Age Trail Hike
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 11:01 AM
Registration is now open for The Highground's 2024 Female Veterans Retreats.
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Wood County District Attorney Not Running for Re-Election
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 11:00 AM
(Karen Madden, USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin) For about 23 years, Craig Lambert has worked for the Wood County District Attorney's Office. He's been the Wood County district ...
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Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Drops Below 3% in April
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 10:01 AM
(Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio) The unemployment rate in Wisconsin dipped below 3 percent in April for the first time since mid-2023, according to data released Thursday ...
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Reminder: Wood County Sheriff’s Department Participating Click or Ticket It Campaign Starting Today
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 10:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Wood County Sheriff's Department is urging drivers to buckle up ahead ...
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