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Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin are investigating the death of a teenager who was hit by a falling tree while helping with storm cleanup.

Teen Helping with Storm Cleanup Killed by Falling Tree

08/17/2019 05:27 PM

Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin are investigating the death of a teenager who was hit by a falling tree while helping with storm cleanup.

Two Native American tribes in Wisconsin are receiving federal grants for renewable energy projects that tribe members say will help reduce costs and lead to energy independence.

Bad River Band Granted Funds for Green Projects

Apostle Islands' Outer Island Temporarily Closed for Bear Activity

Wisconsin's Evers to Trump: End Trade Wars to Save Farmers

Red Cliff Band Receives Funding for Economic Development

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Evers Creates New Position to Tackle Lead in Water Problem

Gov. Tony Evers has created a new position within the state Department of Health Services to coordinate the state's efforts at combatting lead in drinking water. No one has been named to the post.

Severe Weather Hits Northwestern Wisconsin Again

Northwestern Wisconsin is again pounded by severe thunderstorms with 60 mph wind gusts, even as crews continue cleanup efforts from last week's tornadoes and straight line winds.

Storm Team Weather Highlights

Enbridge Open To Routing Line 5 Around Bad River Reservation

Ashland's Main Street Recognized for Success and Growth

Ashland's main street was given a special recognition for its economic role in the state.

Bad River Tribe Sues Enbridge to Force Pipeline Removal

The Bad River Reservation is east of Ashland in northern Wisconsin.

Decades-Old Ashland Dock Now Has New Life

After nearly 6 years of planning, the new Bayview Pier is now officially complete. Community members joined city leaders Saturday for the grand opening of the new pier.

Severe Weather Damages Trees, Buildings in Wisconsin

Heavy rain and fierce winds left downed trees, damaged buildings and thousands of people without power in Wisconsin as a heat warning remained in effect for parts of the state.

A storm in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on Friday night that brought heavy rain and continuous lightning and thunder.

Wis. DNR Working on Tech to Pinpoint CWD Sample Origins

Wisconsin wildlife officials are working on technology to help pinpoint where hunters killed deer they turn for testing for chronic wasting disease tests.

Camper Missing in Ashland County

The Ashland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a camper who disappeared last week. 66-year-old Richard J. Dilabio had checked into the East Twin Lake Campground on Wednesday and was reported missing Friday, with his motorcycle still at the camp site.

This picture of Richard Dilabio was taken at a Park Falls gas station on Tuesday, a day before he was last seen.

It's a summertime staple in the Northland, and the 66th annual

Sights & Sounds From Spooner Rodeo

Phillip Bacon, Steven Metzig, and Michael Garcia

Three Registered Sex Offenders to be Released

National Bank of Commerce and Republic Bank plan to merge this year.

National Bank of Commerce, Republic Bank to Merge

Hurley High School� will now be known as the Hurley Northstars.

Wisconsin High School That Dropped Nickname has New Moniker

Evers Signs Wisconsin Budget with 78 partial Vetoes

Hundreds of cars are at the Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest for the annual Rainbow Family Gathering.

Thousands Prepare for Rainbow Family Gathering

An expert on poverty says Wisconsin should raise its minimum wage and provide more help for families who are struggling despite record low unemployment.

Expert: Wisconsin Wages Can't lift Some Out of Poverty

A man who broke into the home of Jayme Closs after her parents were killed and she went missing has been sentenced to two years of probation.

Man Who Stole Jayme Closs' Clothing Sentenced to Probation

The state Supreme Court is reversing itself and allowing oversight of public school policy to shift from the state superintendent to the governor.

Wisc. Supreme Court Hands Oversight of School Policy to Governor

Evers Signs Bill Allowing for Larger Liquor Sales

Members of the Iron River area community and Rainbow Family voiced questions and concerns about the national gathering.

Bayfield County Discusses Rainbow Family Gathering with Community

The conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld Republican-authored lame-duck laws limiting the powers of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul.�

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds GOP's Lame-duck Laws

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Republicans Resurrect UW Campus Free Speech Bill

Wisconsin Republican legislators are re-introducing a bill that would punish students who interfere with campus speeches and presentations with suspension and expulsion. The punishment is already part of UW policy, but legislators want to cement the sanctions in state law.

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