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June flooding caused major damage to numerous roads and highways in northwestern Wisconsin.

Walker Wants Federal Disaster Declaration for NW Wisconsin

07/20/2018 02:20 PM

Gov. Scott Walker has asked President Donald Trump's administration to issue a federal disaster declaration for six northwestern Wisconsin counties that saw flood damage in June.

Lumberjack World Championships Kick Off in Hayward

Man's Body Pulled from Chippewa Flowage

Ashland Man Killed in Iowa Officer-Involved Shooting

Baldwin Bill Would Import Wisconsin TV to Northwestern Wis.

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Seeking Federal Assistance After Devastating Storms

Over the last month, severe storms have lead to millions of dollars of damage across the Northland. Wisconsin state and federal emergency management leaders met today to begin steps toward seeking federal disaster assistance.

Plot of damage claims across northwestern Wisconsin.

Man Dies in Sawyer Co. ATV Crash

A western Wisconsin man died after an ATV crash in Sawyer County on Saturday.

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Cowboy Competition for Charity

Man Charged with Attempted Homicide, Arson after Ashland Fire

WPR Teams Up with CBC for Call-In Show about Trade

Wisconsin Public Radio's Rob Ferrett and the CBC's Duncan McCue will co-host an international call-in show about trade on Sunday.

Superior Man Wins $1 Million in Powerball

Another Northlander has won $1 million in the Powerball Lottery.

Wisconsin Cranberry, Tart Cherry Production Declines

Wisconsin apple growers had a productive year in 2017, but cranberry and tart cherry producers faced more challenges.

DNR Wants to Open 35 Miles of Forest Road for Hunting Access

The state Department of Natural Resources wants to open up 35 miles of existing roads in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest to motor vehicles to improve access for hunters.

Ashland Police: Man Admits to Setting Ex-Girlfriend's Home on Fire

A man faces several possible charges, including arson, after allegedly admitting to setting fire to his ex-girlfriend's home in Ashland.

Thousands Attend Spooner Rodeo Kick Off

Up North: Bayfield Race Week Celebrates 40 Years of Sailing on Lake Superior

New Power Generation Carrying On Prince's Legacy

A new analysis shows Wisconsin could rake in an additional $90 million in internet sales taxes this fiscal year if lawmakers decide to start collection this fall.

Analysis: Wisconsin Could Get $120 Million in Internet Taxes

Knowing how to safely use the fireworks and which ones you're allowed to use is something to keep in mind.

Some Fireworks Sold in Wis. Require Permit to Use

Cornucopia Club organizers fired up the fryers on Sunday for the 73rd�annual fish fry.�

Cornucopia Club Holds 73rd Annual Fish Fry

Sen. Tammy Baldwin stands close to the edge of the washout on Hwy 2 near Ino.

Baldwin Tours "Deja Vu" Flood Damage Near Ashland

Work began Monday on US Highway 2 to replace the washed-out culvert with a new bridge.

Repairs Underway for Northern Wisconsin Roads Impacted by Flooding

Inmates Get Second Chance Through WITC

Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel isn't ruling out using school safety grants to cover firearm training for teachers.

Schimel: School Grants Could be Used for Gun Training

The Iron County Sheriff's Office shared this photo of a large washout on Highway 122.

National Guard to Help with Flooding in Northern Wisconsin

Hunters killed nearly 39,000 turkeys during Wisconsin's spring seasons this year, the second-smallest harvest in the last 10 years.

DNR: Spring Hunters Killed Nearly 39K Turkeys in Wisconsin

Superior Community News

Engwall Wolff's Flower Shop in Superior to Close

The Engwall Wolff's Flower Shop in Superior will close at the end of July, but Engwall's says it will continue deliveries to Superior.

11 Rail Cars Derail South of Superior, No Threat to Public

Eleven cars left the tracks in the Pokegama railyard south of Superior early Thursday.

Fire in Superior Destroys Porch

A fire in Superior caused thousands of dollars in damage Wednesday night. It happened on the 1700 block of Lackawanna Avenue.�

Search for Answers from Officials Continues in Husky Refinery Fire

Superior City Council Approves Fence Height Change

Baldwin Bill Would Import Wisconsin TV to Northwestern Wis.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) is proposing a bill that would require northwestern Wisconsin TV providers to import Wisconsin-based network affiliates.

UP Michigan Community News

A state report says a leak from an oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac could cost nearly $2 billion.

Report: Straits of Mackinac Oil Spill Would Cost Nearly $2B

Experts predict that a worst-case scenario leak of an old oil pipeline where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet would cost nearly $2 billion.

Michigan Officials: Don't Wait to Lock In Propane Prices

Michigan officials are recommending that consumers lock in propane prices now.

Michigan Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5 Percent in June

Sailor who Died at Pearl Harbor Buried in Upper Peninsula

The remains of a Michigan man killed in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor have been buried in the Upper Peninsula.

Flood Damages Houghton Co. Court Documents

Lake Superior State to Break Ground on Freshwater Center

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