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Evers Calls Lawmakers into Special Session on Dairy Crisis

01/23/2020 04:48 PM

Gov. Tony Evers has called the Legislature into a special session next week to take up a package of bills to deal with the state's dairy crisis. However, Republican leaders say the Legislature will not vote on the bills during the special session.

Life 97.3 radio station and St. Luke’s are giving back to families in need across the Twin Ports with the Northland’s Largest Baby Shower effort.

Northland's Largest Baby Shower Helping Struggling Families

Victims of House Fire that Killed 4 in Wisconsin Identified

47-Year-Old Woman Killed in Iron Co. Snowmobile Accident

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Designed to Fight Lyme Disease

Investigation Into Overdoses at Ashland County Jail

Three inmates in the Ashland County jail are suspected to have overdosed on opioids last week. All three have recovered and are back at the jail.

Three inmates at the Ashland County jail are suspected of overdosing on opioids last week.

New Cruise Ship to Sail Lake Superior in 2022

A new ship will take passengers and researchers on cruises across Lake Superior in 2022. The Viking Octantis will offer 14 summertime cruises on Lake Superior, with half of them stopping in Duluth.

This rendering shows the planned appearance of the Viking Expedition Ships.

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Red Cliff Tribe Wins Federal Lawsuit over Zoning

3-Year-Old Found Unresponsive in Bathtub in Iron Co. Dies

A 3-year-old who was found unresponsive in a bathtub Wednesday in Iron County has died.

Wisconsin Elevated to High Flu Category after Spike in Cases

Wisconsin Election Officials Deadlock on Culling Voter Rolls

Anywhere from 144,000 to 200,000 Wisconsin voters whose registrations were challenged by a conservative law firm will remain on the voter rolls for now. The affected voters are in heavily Democratic areas of Wisconsin.

Authorities Release Investigative Files in Closs Abduction, Murder

Wisconsin authorities have released thousands of pages of documents from their investigation into the abduction of Jayme Closs and the murder of her parents in their Barron home. Sensitive information on the documents was blacked out.

Duffy Endorses Tiffany to Succeed Him in Congress

Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy has endorsed Tom Tiffany to replace him in Congress. Tiffany is running against Jason Church for the Republican nomination in a Feb. 18 special primary election; there are also two Democrats running.

Sean Duffy endorsed Tom Tiffany at an event Thursday near Wausau.

2019 Wettest Year Recorded for Wisconsin, Midwest

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

Winter Safety Measure: Clearing 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

It has been a busy opening weekend for hunters in Wisconsin as their nine-day rifle season kicked off.

Wisconsin On the Hunt: Rifle Opener 2019

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.

Shooter Identified, Hunter Expected to Fully Recover

Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a bill designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to vote.

Evers Signs Bill to Ease Voting for People with Disabilities

Hunters Kill 10 Elk in Wisconsin’s Second Hunt

Wis. DNR Encourages Deer Hunters to Look for Feral Pigs

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

Evers Signs Bill Making it a Felony to Trespass on Pipelines

DNR: Deer Hunting License Sales on Par with 2018

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Ice sculptors carved out a snowmobile as the Lake Superior Ice Festival kicked off

Mild Weather Cooperates with the Lake Superior Ice Festival

The Lake Superior Ice Festival kicked off Friday and continues through Saturday, January 25th. There are numerous ice sculptures on display in Superior along with a variety of family activities.

Ring in the Japanese New Year on Monday

Crafts, food, and more will be available at the free event.

Northland's Largest Baby Shower Helping Struggling Families

Extra Police Presence at Superior Schools Following Non-Credible Threat

Superior Police say they investigated a threat made to Superior Middle School, but determined the threats were

Tricia Zunker Looks to Become First Woman to Represent Wi. CD7

Tricia Zunker, hoping to become the first woman and the first Native American to represent Wisconsin's 7th District was in Superior on Saturday.

Warming Centers Staying Busy with Dangerous Frigid Temps

Warming centers in the Twin Ports like the Ruth House in Superior are making a difference to those in dire need of shelter.

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Online Sports Betting in Michigan Will Wait Until 2021

Sports bettors may be able to place wagers in person at Detroit casinos this spring but will wait until 2021 to do so online. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed laws legalizing online gambling and sports betting last month.

Some Lawmakers Favor a Moose Hunt at Isle Royale

Some Michigan lawmakers believe the federal government should open Isle Royale National Park to moose hunters.

Michigan State Park Fees Will Rise $1 Starting in March

The Lake Superior shoreline is seen at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Michigan Spends $4.6 Million to Swap Parolee Ankle Bracelets

Police: 2 Dead in House Fire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Police say two people are dead after they were unable to escape a house fire in the Upper Peninsula.

Dozens of Alcohol-Breath Devices Back in Service in Michigan

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