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St. Croix Tribal Leaders Accused of Embezzling $1.5M from Casino

04/19/2019 04:43 PM

Federal gaming regulators are accusing St. Croix Chippewa tribal leaders of pocketing at least $1.5 million in casino funds with little or no documentation or receipts. The tribe can appeal the findings.

This poison was recovered at the scene of a dog death in northern Wisconsin.

Tips Sought on Northern Wis. Dog Poisonings

Wis. Outdoor Enthusiasts Support CWD Bounties Program

Wisconsin's SeniorCare Program Extended for 10 years

Official: Jayme Closs' Kidnapper Not Cooperating on Sentence

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Official: Jayme Closs' Kidnapper Not Cooperating on Sentence

Authorities say the Douglas County man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents is refusing to cooperate in his presentence investigation. Jake Patterson is scheduled to be sentenced on May 24.

Officials say Jake Patterson is not cooperating with a pre-sentence investigation.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Take Lame-duck Lawsuit

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to consider a legal challenge to Republican-backed laws passed in a lame-duck session last year that limited the powers of the state's newly elected governor and attorney general. The high court said late Monday that it would take over the case from a state appeals court May 15.

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Evers Creates Task Force to Combat Payroll Fraud

Gov. Tony Evers is creating a task force to investigate ways to crack down on businesses that misclassify workers and conduct payroll fraud.�Evers signed an executive order Monday at a training site for carpenters in Madison creating the task force.

Spring Storm Update: How Much Snow Can You Expect?

Wis. Sen. Baldwin Helps Introduce Bill to Improve Rural Broadband

Wisconsin Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin is helping introduce a bill to improve access to rural broadband statewide.�Baldwin says the Access Broadband Act will allow for high speed broadband resources for businesses and underserved communities across the state.�

Town of Superior House Fire Started by Novelty Lighter

A structure fire in the Town of Superior started in the bedroom of a home, where a young child was playing with a lighter. The mattress caught fire, but was extinguished quickly.

A house fire was started when a mattress caught fire as a young child was playing with a lighter.

Current, Former Mercer School Board Members Charged with Felonies

Five current and former school board members in a northern Wisconsin district are facing felony charges over their signatures on a district letter.

From Fire to the Future: Whitecap Mountains to Rebuild

After a devastating fire destroyed the base lodge at Whitecap Mountains, the owner immediately began to plan for an even bigger and better future. A base village and other upgrades to the resort are being proposed.

There are plans to rebuild the lodge at Whitecap Mountains, and make the resort a premiere destination spot.

DNR Moves Last Group of Kentucky Elk to Northern Wisconsin

The Wisconsin DNR says a five-year effort to bring elk from Kentucky to Wisconsin is complete. 48 elk arrived in the Clam Lake area this week.

One of the newly arrived Kentucky elk cows adjusting to the quarantine pen where they are being held to satisfy health testing requirements and to allow the animals time to acclimate to the area.

"Building Strong Families" is Theme of Child Abuse Prevention Month in Douglas Co.

Wisconsin Spring Election Results

A woman arrives at the Billings Park Civic Center to vote.

Light but Steady Turnout for Wisconsin Election Day

Brian Hagedorn and Lisa Neubauer will be on the ballot for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates Campaign for Seat on the Bench

A man charged with kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents pleaded guilty on Wednesday.

Suspect in Closs Kidnapping, Killings Pleads Guilty

Wisconsin DNR Ready to Set 2019 Elk Quota

Gov. Tony Evers' budget request includes a funding boost for Wisconsin State Parks.

Evers Budget Pumps $2.8m into State Parks

Two Wisconsin sheriff's deputies rescued a pair of bear cubs trapped in a flooded culvert that had served as their den.

Deputies Rescue 2 Wailing Bear Cubs Trapped in Flooded Den

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is defending Wisconsin's abortion restrictions in a legal filing made in response to a federal lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood.

Democrat Kaul Defends Wisconsin Abortion Law

Republicans on the Wisconsin Building Commission are refusing to endorse Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' plan for $2.5 billion worth of construction projects across the state.

Republicans Reject Evers' Capital Budget

Assembly Committee Votes to Lift Elk Hunt Limits

Renovations for Ashland's New Day Advocacy Center Nearly Complete

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Twin Ports Sees Slight Job Loss over Year

The greater Twin Ports area has seen a slight job loss over the past year, according to statistics released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Husky Energy Discusses Rebuild Efforts at Open House, Residents Voice Concerns

Gov. Tony Evers Continues Budget Listening Tour in Superior

Study: Wisconsin Adds Clean Energy Jobs Amid National Drop

A new report says Wisconsin added nearly 1,800 new clean energy jobs last year despite a slowing of jobs growth in the industry nationwide.

Evers Creates Task Force to Combat Payroll Fraud

MnDOT: Travel Not Advised Due to Blowing Snow and White-out Conditions

The Minnesota State Patrol and MnDOT is advising motorists to stay off the roads and freeways until white-out conditions improve.�

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With a cautious glance, a female Canada lynx walks free from a wildlife carrier into a Schoolcraft County forest.

Canada Lynx Caught in Michigan's Thumb Moved to UP

An animal rarely seen in Michigan has been released in the wild in the Upper Peninsula.

Thawing Ice Allows Re-Deploying of Great Lakes Data Buoys

Michigan Launches Pilot Program for Farmers to Grow Hemp

Michigan is launching a pilot program to aid farmers and processors interested in growing industrial hemp during the 2019 planting season.�

Mich. House: Unlicensed Pot Shops Open after June 1 Must Wait Year

Ramsay Post Office Remains Closed

Michigan Governor Open to Allowing Great Lakes Oil Tunnel

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