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A groundbreaking ceremony started the first steps of construction for the future�Veterans Memorial Park was held in Iron River on Saturday.

Groundbreaking Held in Iron River for Veterans Memorial Park

05/19/2018 11:37 PM

A groundbreaking ceremony started the first steps of construction for the future Veterans Memorial Park was held in Iron River on Saturday.

The smoke from a prescribed burn on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin could be seen from Hawks Ridge in Duluth Sunday afternoon.

Prescribed Burn Near Washburn, Smoke Visible from Duluth

Study: Water at Apostle Islands has High Plastic Pollution

Wet Weather Has Wisconsin Farmers Concerned about Profits

Washburn Police Ask Parents to Check Lug Nuts

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Wisconsin Unemployment Drops to Record-Low 2.8 Percent

Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to a record-low 2.8 percent, more good economic news for Gov. Scott Walker as he runs for re-election.

Wisconsin's unemployment rate has fallen to a record low.

Dispute over Chainsaw Noise Leads to Standoff in Ashland

Ashland Police officers arrested a suspect without injury Tuesday evening after a standoff that stemmed from a dispute over chainsaw noise.

Storm Team Weather Highlights

Vukmir Wins WI GOP Endorsement In US Senate Race

Leah Vukmir won Wisconsin's Republican U.S. Senate endorsement Saturday.

Iron Co. Would Be Last Bucks-Only Spot under Wis. DNR Plan

Iron County would be Wisconsin's only bucks-only hunting location this fall under a DNR plan.

Anglers Try Their Luck at Wisconsin Fishing Opener

The fishing opener in Wisconsin kicked off Saturday.

Tourist Spending in Wisconsin Up More Than 3 Percent in 2017

Tourist spending in Wisconsin in 2017 rose more than 3 percent from the previous year, to $12.7 billion.

More people are coming to see Wisconsin sites like Amnicon Falls State Park.

CWD Infection Rate in Tested Wis. Deer Declines

Data from the state Department of Natural Resources show about 6 percent of deer tested last year were infected with chronic wasting disease.

Fewer deer tested for CWD were found to have the disease in 2017.

Wisconsin Facing Agriculture Agent Shortage

Steep budget cuts have reduced the number of county agriculture agents in a key area of Wisconsin at a time when their knowledge and advice are in high demand.

Federal Judge Dismisses Ashland Jail Lawsuits

According to the Ashland Daily Press, a federal judge has recently ruled to dismiss with prejudice a lawsuit brought by five women against Ashland County Sheriff Michael Brennan and others. Dismiss with prejudice means the lawsuit can't be filed again in the future.

According to the Ashland Daily Press, a federal judge has recently ruled to dismiss with prejudice lawsuits brought by five women against Ashland County Sheriff Michael Brennan and others.

Warm, dry, windy weather is creating prime conditions for wildfires across Wisconsin.

Warm, Dry, Windy Weather Sparking Wildfires across Wisconsin

Authorities in northern Wisconsin say the three people killed in the crash of a medical helicopter were flight crew members.

Authorities Identify 3 Victims in Medical Helicopter Crash

Wisconsin Regulators Order Utilities to Refund $130m

The Ashland School District celebrated improvements made to their schools, including Ashland High School on Wednesday.

Ashland School District Celebrates Improvements to Schools

Chequamegon Clinic Offers Fresh Start for Ashland Healthcare

Andrew Gokee, seen during a November 2017 interview, died after a shooting in Carlton County.

Carlton Co. Shooting Victim Dies; Shares Sad Connection with Another Shooting

Solon Springs High School hosted an event to raise money for their educational foundation.

Solon Springs High School Hosts Successful Alumna For Good Cause

Exclusive Tour of First Distillery to Operate on Upper Midwest Tribal Land

The recent storm affected�local businesses in Ashland in what is described�as one of the biggest�snowstorms�in Ashland in�years.

Ashland Feeling Effects from Recent Winter Storm

Sign-Up for $100 Wis. Child Rebate to Open May 15

Walker Signs Bill Boosting Historic Tax Credit Program

Walker Signs Bill Limiting Employer Agreements

Superior Community News

Superior Museums host Grand Reopenings

The public museums in Superior hosted their grand re-openings on Sunday in celebration of the return of their summer hours.

Auto Show Raises Money for Mentor Program

The Kars @ the Kitchen Auto Show brought students, mentors and auto enthusiasts together in Superior on Sunday.

Community Activists Reflect On Life Changing Trip

Community activists reflect on a life changing trip they made to Montgomery, Alabama.

UWS Students Celebrated At Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Ceremony

UWS Students were recognized at the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Graduation Ceremony.

Wisconsin Unemployment Drops to Record-Low 2.8 Percent

Officers Enjoy Annual Police Appreciation Lunch in Superior

The 2nd Annual Police Appreciation Luncheon in Superior was a success.

UP Michigan Community News

Unemployment Provision to be Pulled from Mich. Medicaid Work Bill

The sponsor of proposed Medicaid work requirements is dropping a provision that would have exempted recipients who live in Michigan counties with higher jobless rates, saying Gov. Rick Snyder's administration worries it would be an "administrative nightmare."

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