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Bayfield County Health officials say a fourth COVID-19 case is connected to a hockey tournament in Ashland.

4th Bayfield Co. COVID-19 case connected to Ashland hockey event

07/06/2020 10:21 PM

Bayfield County Health officials say a fourth COVID-19 case may have been connected to a hockey event in Ashland.

UW faculty worried about fall semester as virus surges

Grant awarded to build youth crisis stabilization facility in Ashland

Wis. Attorney General announces launch of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force

Wilderness Health developing telehealth program focused on mental health

Lake Superior remains high despite dry June

Lake Superior's water level remains higher than average despite an abnormally dry June. The lake is about 9 inches above average but 5 inches below the record high for July set last year.

Wis. DNR restarts hunter safety courses in face of lawsuit

The Wisconsin DNR plans to restart in-person hunter safety courses. The move comes after a hunter advocacy group filed a lawsuit alleging the department has no authority to cancel the courses during the pandemic.

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Northwestern Wisconsin jobless rates fall in May

Juvenile accused of taking hostage in Danbury

Wisconsin schools receive state guidance on reopening

State officials release guidance on reopening schools

New guidelines released for Wisconsin’s 421 school districts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Educators say flexibility will be key in returning students to school in the fall.

59th Annual Bayfield Apple Festival canceled

The Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau announced Friday that it is officially cancelling the 59th Annual Bayfield Apple Festival in October due to coronavirus concerns.

Ashland Police Chief stepping down

Ashland Police Chief Jim Gregoire is stepping down July 3. He is not sure what his next step is, but he said it's time to retire from the force.

Regents select Tommy Thompson as interim UW president

University of Wisconsin System regents have selected former Gov. Tommy Thompson as the system's interim president.

Wisconsin panel gives final approval on absentee ballots

UW System offers guidelines for in-person instruction

Commissioners Jennifer Van Sickle, Stephan Witherspoon and Deonne Nelson.

City of Superior commissioners, leaders discuss policing practices

Hunters take 17% more Wisconsin spring turkeys

The Michael Villiard memorial after the fire.

Suspect arrested in arson of deputy memorial

Wisconsin state park campgrounds reopen with changes

Evers orders pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol

Officials: Positive trend seen in Wisconsin COVID-19 testing

Demonstration in Superior calls for end to injustice

At least eight agencies helped search for the missing boy.

6-year-old Duluth boy dies in Lake Superior in Douglas County

Deadline is today to file in Wisconsin

Peaceful Madison protest over Floyd death turns violent

Superior Community News

Inspections beginning Monday on Blatnik Bridge; lane closures expected

Drivers may encounter right lane closures and reduced speeds on the Blatnik Bridge for the next couple of weeks as crews conduct routine inspections.

UW faculty worried about fall semester as virus surges

President's Bar closing temporarily after people tested positive for COVID-19

Wis. Attorney General announces launch of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force

Superior bars voluntarily closing amid COVID-19 concerns

On Facebook, the Charlie Brown's Bar, Tipsy Beaver Bar, and Tavern 105 said they will all voluntarily close.

COVID-19 reported at Superior nursing home

UP Michigan Community News

Group to start veto-proof drive to repeal Whitmer's powers

A petition drive is beginning in Michigan to repeal the law that has given broad emergency powers to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. If enough signatures are gathered, the measure could go to the Republican-controlled legislature.

Lake Superior remains high despite dry June

Michigan judge allows restart of disputed oil pipeline

Line 5 runs under the Straits of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

Regulators deny quick approval of new Great Lakes pipeline

Michigan leaders reach agreement on 2020 budget shortfall

Michigan drivers face new insurance choice starting Thursday

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