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Evers Signs Bill Allowing for Larger Liquor Sales

06/24/2019 01:08 PM

Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill that will allow retailers with a Class B liquor license to sell unlimited liters of hard alcohol in one transaction. The measure was supported by mega-liquor store Total Wine & More.

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

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds GOP's Lame-duck Laws

UPDATE: Wisconsin Assembly OKs Drunken Driving Bills

Large Gathering Expected in Northern Wis. Forest

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Family of World War II Veteran Presented High Honor

The family of a World War II veteran from Maple, Wisconsin finally got closure Monday as they were presented with the Distinguished Service Cross by Congressman Sean Duffy.

Distinguished Service Cross presented to the family of Aaron Jacobson.

Hayward Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

A Hayward man faces ten felony charges of possession of child pornography. According to a criminal complaint, investigators downloaded child pornography from 45-year-old James Allen Hatcher's computer using a peer-to-peer file-sharing network.

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Raising Awareness on Volunteers Needed in Emergency Services

The Be Somebody Fire/EMS recruiting event in Brule, Wisconsin, Saturday focused on raising awareness on the shortages of volunteers in emergency services.

The Grandma's Marathon Shoe Drive is Underway

Shoes will be collected at Toyota dealerships in Duluth, Superior, Virginia, and Ashland during business hours until June 24th, the end of Grandma's Marathon weekend.

Gov. Evers Awards Iron County $13,000 for Land and Water Resource Plan

Local Foster Grandparent Program in Need of New Sponsor

The Foster Grandparent Program of Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin is in jeopardy with no sponsor in place to support the program. The longtime sponsor Catholic Community Services announced in May that it will no longer extend its sponsorship.

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Breaks Ground on New Cell Phone Tower

On Wednesday, the first steps were taken to build a cell phone tower on the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to officially kick off the project.

Riding for Needs of the Community

The 7th annual "Rumble on the Lake" kicks off on Friday, May 31 in Cable, Wisconsin. Organizers are hoping to raise $28,000 during this years ride.

Authorities ID Man Killed in Ashland Officer-Involved Shooting

The Wisconsin DCI has identified the man killed in last week's Ashland officer-involved shooting as 33-year-old Joseph M. Tedrick. Investigators say law enforcement noticed Tedrick "handling a firearm" before being shot.

Jake Thomas Patterson is being sentenced in the kidnapping of Jayme Closs and the murder of her parents.

Patterson Gets Maximum Sentence in Closs Killing, Kidnapping

DCI: Man Killed in Ashland Tried to Flee Marshals with Warrant

The scene of the officer-involved shooting on the 800 block of 4th Ave. W in Ashland.

Ashland Residents React to Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

Officer Retires after Being Accused of Stealing Vehicle

Deputy Andrew Mika swam to a sinking boat and pushed it to shore, saving the man on board.

Bayfield Co. Deputy Saves Man from Sinking Boat

DNR Board Makes First Revisions to Bear Plan in 39 Years

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has scheduled a rare private meeting with Republican legislative leaders to talk about K-12 education funding.

Evers, Republicans Talking K-12 Education Funding

Ashland Mayor Debra Lewis is asking citizens to conserve their water use to

Ashland Mayor Asking For Citizens to Conserve Water

Jayme Closs received a Hometown Hero Award on Wednesday.

Jayme Closs Receives Hometown Hero Award

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Falls Back to Record Low

St. Croix Tribe Could Face $5.5M Fines

One person is dead after a three-vehicle accident in Washburn County. The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Boot Lake Road.

Authorities ID Man Killed in Washburn County Three-vehicle Crash

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Brent Fennessey selects a four of hearts, making him president of the Superior City Council.

Superior Council Draws Cards to Elect President, Paine Vetoes Censure

The Superior City Council elected its president via card draw after councilors reached an impasse on who should assume the role. Mayor Jim Paine also used the first veto of his time in office to overturn a censure resolution against Councilor Jenny Van Sickle.

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