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Advocacy Group Wants Special Interest Funding Out of State Supreme Court Elections
Sunday, May 5th, 2024 -- 10:00 AM
(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) An advocacy group wants special interest funding out of state Supreme Court elections.
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Climate Reports Show Parts of Wisconsin Could be Warmer and Wetter this Summer
Sunday, May 5th, 2024 -- 9:00 AM
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) The latest climate outlook shows parts of Wisconsin are likely to be slightly warmer and wetter than normal this month, and this ...
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Application Period for 2024 Wisconsin Elk Hunt Open Through May 31st
Sunday, May 5th, 2024 -- 8:01 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is open through May 31. New this year, the Black ...
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Ellsworth Man Found Guilty of Several Drug Charges
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 -- 11:00 AM
(Heather Knox, WEAU) An Ellsworth man pleaded no contest yesterday to several charges relating to a police chase that led to the discovery of several drugs in March of 2022.
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As Wisconsin's Fishing Season Opens Today, Fishing License Sales are Down
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 -- 10:00 AM
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) Wisconsin’s fishing opener on inland lakes begins today.
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If You Plan on Enjoying Wisconsin's Fishing Opener Today, Make Sure You Have Your License
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 -- 9:00 AM
(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) The Department of Natural Resources is reminding you to get your license before you head out to fish this weekend.
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Wausau Man Facing Armed Robbery Charges After Breaking Into Neighbor’s Apartment
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 3:01 PM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Wausau man is facing a felony count of armed robbery after police say he broke into a neighbor’s apartment in late April.
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Central Wisconsin Man Pleads Not Guilty to Fatal Drug Overdose
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 3:00 PM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Central Wisconsin man accused of providing the drugs that led to a fatal overdose in 2020 has pled not guilty to homicide and manufacturing or ...
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Wisconsin Department of Justice Providing Resources for Online Safety After Rise in Sextortion Cases
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 2:01 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is providing resources for online safety as sextortion cases increase throughout ...
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Dane County Asking State Attorney General's Office to Weigh In On Recently Approved Elections Amendment
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 1:01 PM
(Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio) Dane County is asking the state’s attorney general to weigh in on the meaning of a newly adopted constitutional amendment, which ...
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Marshfield Holds Groundbreaking for New Pickleball Courts
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 1:00 PM
Several community members, pickleball enthusiasts, businesses, and city leaders attended the Pickleball Groundbreaking event held on Wednesday, May 1st, at Braem Park in ...
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Report Shows Teacher Pay in the State and Around the Nation Lag Behind Inflation
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 12:01 PM
Annual reports from NEA examine educator pay and, school funding from pre-K through college, show that salaries continue to lag woefully behind inflation over the past decade.
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Leadership Marshfield Announces Sunflower Project
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 12:00 PM
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month?
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Filings for Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits Dropped Last Week
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 11:01 AM
(Staff Reports, USA TODAY Network) Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said ...
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Augusta NHS Inducts New Members
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 11:00 AM
The Augusta High School National Honor Society recently held an induction ceremony to welcome newly selected students to the Augusta chapter.
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