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Keep snow and ice three feet away from the fire hydrants.

Winter Safety Measure: Clearing Fire Hydrants

12/12/2019 07:32 PM

Fire departments urge residents to do their part in clearing fire hydrants when it snows. Keep snow and ice three feet away from the fire hydrants.

A 57-year-old man southeastern Wisconsin man�is dead following a Friday�morning crash in Sawyer County.�

Man Killed in Sawyer County Crash

104-Year-Old Kills Buck to Become Wisconsin’s Oldest Hunter

Man Gets 25 Years for Setting Lac Courte Oreilles Fires

Wisconsin On the Hunt: Rifle Opener 2019

Shooter Identified, Hunter Expected to Fully Recover

The Wisconsin DNR said that they have identified the shooter in a hunting incident from Sunday. And the agency said the hunter who was shot is expected to fully recover.

Wisconsin's DNR�is asking the public if they have any information about a hunter who was shot while hunting Sunday morning in Washburn County.

Evers Signs Bill to Ease Voting for People with Disabilities

Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a bill designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to vote. The law will help those who have disabilities that make it difficult to communicate verbally.

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Wis. DNR Encourages Deer Hunters to Look for Feral Pigs

Evers Signs Bill Making it a Felony to Trespass on Pipelines

The Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement project in the Superior area is seen in this file photo supplied by the company.

DNR: Deer Hunting License Sales on Par with 2018

Wisconsin’s 9-day Gun Deer Season to Begin Saturday

Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season starts Saturday. WDIO Sports will once again have special reports beginning on Thursday. Visit the Hunting page at WDIO.com for quick links and regulations.

Wisconsin County Declares Itself Second Amendment Sanctuary

Florence County in rural northeastern Wisconsin declared itself a Second Amendment sanctuary, a move commissioners say is designed to send a "keep your hands off our guns" message to politicians.

Odanah Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder

On Wednesday, a judge sentenced Brian Nelis, 41 to life in prison for killing 39-year-old Shane Cadotte in September 2017.

On Wednesday, a judge�sentenced�Brian Nelis, 42 to life in prison�for killing 39-year-old Shane Cadotte in September 2017.

Evers Signs Order to Promote Diversity in State Government

Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order designed to promote diversity and inclusiveness in Wisconsin state government. Evers is also creating a diversity and equity advisory council.

Gov. Evers signs order to promote diversity in Wisconsin state government.

Sean Duffy resigned from Congress two months ago, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family.

Duffy Takes Job as Lobbyist After Resigning from Congress

Runners and walkers embraced the cold on Sunday afternoon at the 5k Trail Rivet Run/Walk, which raises money for the ski�trails at Pattison State Park.

Rivet Run/Walk Raises Money for Pattison State Park Ski Trails

The state Assembly is set to approve bills intended to prevent suicide in Wisconsin.�

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Suicide Prevention Bills

Town of Hayward Advisory Referendum Fails

Wis. DNR: Hunters Killed Slightly Fewer Bears in 2019

Wisconsin Official: New Hemp Rules Won't Impact 2020 Growing

Prison records show Jake Patterson got into a fight with another inmate in New Mexico.

Records: Closs Kidnapper Fought New Mexico Inmates

Recalled varieties include McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious.

Potential Listeria Contamination Leads to Apples Recall

DNR Board Approves e. coil Water Regulations

UPDATE: Missing Teen Found Safe

Wisconsinites Unite for 829th Soldier Sendoff Ceremony

Northern Wis. Special Congressional Election Set for May 12

Superior Community News

Winter Safety Measure: Clearing Fire Hydrants

Fire departments urge residents to do their part in clearing fire hydrants when it snows. Keep snow and ice three feet away from the fire hydrants.

Blatnik Bridge Reopens after 2nd Closure in 2 Days

State Legislators Host Public Hearing in Duluth on Northern Lights Express

State legislators were in Duluth to hold field hearings on the Northern Lights Express passenger rail.

UMD, UWS Professors Discuss Teaching Impeachment Proceedings

UWS Student Athletes Begin Fourth Annual Week of Giving

UWS student athletes began their Week of Giving by wrapping presents for UWS's Giving Tree.

Heating Contractors Weigh in on Prepping Heating Equipment for Cold Weather

Heating contractors say it's important to keep furnaces clean and to replace them when needed.

UP Michigan Community News

Whitmer Tells Trump Michigan Will Keep Welcoming Refugees

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state will continue welcoming refugees.

Mich. House Votes to Ban Drivers Under 18 from Using Cellphones

Michigan Senate Panel OKs Sports Betting, Online Gambling

Michigan Legislature OKs Restoring Over Half of Vetoed Funds

Michigan House Supports 10% Raise for Supreme Court Justices

Legislature sends Whitmer Bill to Lift Ban on Deer Baiting

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