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C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Workers Continue into Day 2 of Strike

12/17/2018 07:05 PM

About 200 workers with C.G. Bretting Manufacturing in Ashland continued their strike for a second day Monday. They say they want to get back to work, but that the company is refusing to negotiate with them.

Nearly 200 workers at CG Bretting Manufacturing Co. in Ashland, Wisconsin, are on strike after rejecting the company�s contract offer on Thursday. The strike took place after midnight Sunday.

Workers From Ashland Manufacturing Company Go on Strike

Duluth Man Dies in Fatal Car Crash with Semi

Man Convicted in Deadly Bayfield Co. Crash

Single Train Car Derailment Near South Range

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No Danger Found after Partial Evacuation of Hayward Hospital

An unattended package caused concern at Hayward's hospital after the facility received an email bomb threat Thursday, possibly as part of a national hoax. It turns out the package had been left for the resident by family members.

Tree-Lighting Ceremony for Jayme Closs

The Barron School District is holding a Tree of Hope Ceremony for Jayme Closs on Wednesday. Jayme disappeared from her home nearly 2 months ago.

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Medicaid Expansion is Early Flashpoint for Evers

Gov-elect Tony Evers is looking to accept federal money to expand medicaid coverage for about 75,000 more poor people.

Washburn Co. Fire Kills 1, Critically Injures 2

A fire northwest of Spooner killed one person and critically injured two others.

Wis. Farmers Averaging $2,145 from Farm Bailout Program

Wis. Regulators Extend Deadline for Hemp Applications

Wisconsin regulators are giving prospective hemp farmers another two months to apply for licenses for the 2019 growing season. The new deadline is March 1.

Wis. Hunters Kill Nearly 7 Percent More Deer

Hunters killed slightly more deer during Wisconsin's nine-day gun season this year than in 2017. The DNR says the harvest of 211,430 deer is up 7 percent from last year.

Wisconsin's deer harvest was up 7 percent this year.

Wisconsin DNR: 2018 Gun Deer Hunt Safest on State Record

The Wisconsin DNR says this year's gun deer season set a record for hunter safety. Still, three hunters were injured.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says this year's gun deer season set a record for hunter safety.

Former Priest Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse Years Ago

A former priest is accused of sexually abusing at least three boys while he was stationed at St. Peter's Church in Winter, Wisconsin, decades ago.

A woman died when the car she was driving collided with a school bus west of Rice Lake, Wis., on Tuesday night.

Car Driver Dies after Crash with School Bus in Barron County

The deer harvest was up on opening weekend of Wisconsin's deer hunt.

Hunters Kill More Deer on Wisconsin Opening Weekend

A Walker administration report shows Tony Evers will face a $1 billion gap between budget requests and revenue.

Potential Budget Headaches Await Wis. Governor-Elect Evers

Feds Pay Deer Farmers $52K after Destroying Herd in Bayfield Co.

Wisconsin Deer License Sales Down

The Wisconsin firearms deer hunting opener started Saturday and runs through November 25th.

Wisconsin's Firearms Deer Season Kicks Off to A Good Start

A Wisconsin man with dementia was found safe after a Silver Alert was issued�for the 77-year-old.

Wisconsin Man With Dementia Found Safe

A bill that passed the U.S. House would remove protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states.

House Passes Duffy Bill to Drop Gray Wolf Protections

Drop in Wisconsin Deer Licenses Raises Funding Concerns

The sheriff of Barron County is asking deer hunters to watch for evidence on the disappearance of Jayme Closs.

Sheriff Asks Hunters to Look for Evidence in Closs Disappearance

Siren Police Seek Info on Weapon Discharge

Jayme Closs has been missing since Oct. 15.

FBI Examining More Video in Search for Jayme Closs

Superior Community News

'It was an inferno' Globe Elevator Owner Describes Devastating Fire

The owner of the Globe Elevator in Superior described the Monday afternoon fire that overtook the grain elevator as an "inferno." The fire caused $2.5 million in damage including $450,000 in wood that was already sold.

Fire Destroys Historic Grain Elevator in Superior

A fire at the old Globe Elevator in Superior sent flames more than 150 feet into the air.

New Dyslexia Center Opening in Superior

Single Train Car Derailment Near South Range

Study: Valve Hole Set Off Refinery Blast

Last Saltie of Season to Leave Port Saturday

The Federal Rhine is expected to be the last saltie of the season is expected to pull out of port on Saturday.

UP Michigan Community News

Waupaca Foundry to Add 61 Jobs in Ironwood

Waupaca Foundry plans to add a facility in Ironwood, bringing 61 jobs to the city. Ironwood beat competing sites in Wisconsin and Arkansas for the facility.

Michigan Legislature Approves School Safety Bills

Michigan Bill Would Prohibit Disclosure of Nonprofit Donors

UP Wind Project Opponents Will Get Referendum on Ballot

FILE - Opponents of a proposed wind farm in Baraga County, Mich., have submitted enough signatures to force a referendum on the issue.

Michigan Governor Scales Back Worker Initiatives

Bill Would Switch Mich. State Park Admission from Opt-In to Opt-Out

Michigan legislators are considering a change that would have drivers renewing their registration automatically pay a fee to enter state parks, like the Porcupine Mountains, unless they opt out.

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