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DNR Board Makes First Revisions to Bear Plan in 39 Years

05/22/2019 06:03 PM

The DNR board is tweaking Wisconsin's bear hunt structure for the first time since 1980.

Officer Retires after Being Accused of Stealing Vehicle

Bayfield Co. Deputy Saves Man from Sinking Boat

Evers, Republicans Talking K-12 Education Funding

Ashland Mayor Asking For Citizens to Conserve Water

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Jayme Closs Receives Hometown Hero Award

Jayme Closs made her first appearance before media cameras Wednesday to accept a Hometown Hero Award. Closs was recognized for her bravery and courage in rescuing herself after several months in captivity.

Jayme Closs received a Hometown Hero Award on Wednesday.

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Falls Back to Record Low

New data shows Wisconsin's unemployment rate fell matched a record low last month.

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Authorities ID Man Killed in Washburn County Three-vehicle Crash

One person is dead after a three-vehicle accident in Washburn County. The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Boot Lake Road.

Wis. DNR: No buck-only Counties for 2019 Deer Season

4th Man Convicted in Northern Wisconsin Homicide

Former District Attorney Loses Another Public Records Fight

Former Vilas County district attorney, Albert Moustakis lost another court battle seeking to block the release of public records related to a closed investigation of him. In 2013, the state Department of Justice said no allegations against Moustakis were substantiated, but he still fought releasing the redacted records.

Rep. Sean Duffy Says He and his Wife are Expecting 9th Child

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy has announced that he and his wife are expecting their ninth child. Rep. Duffy made it official with a post on Facebook.

Special Report: Throwing Arms Around Throwaways

A death sentence is the sad fate for pets across the nation who end up in shelters every year. However, one Wisconsin couple has taken on the responsibility of dedicating their lives to saving dogs lives.

New Curiosity Center Opens at Cable Natural History Museum

The Cable Natural History Museum held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly expanded Curiosity Center Friday. The play area includes a two-story tree house with a slide and a mechanical squirrel that glides across the room on a zip line.

The Wisconsin inland fishing opener is Saturday, May 4th, and the DNR says early season anglers have a good chance of fast action and big fish.

Anglers Gear Up for Wisconsin Fishing Opener

Wisconsin's tourism industry generated $21.6 billion last year.

Wisconsin Tourism Industry Generates $21.6 billion

Northwestern High Schooler Uses Extreme Couponing Skills to Give Back

Lake Superior Could Reach Record Level in May

Spooner Resident Among 2 Killed in Wyoming Crash

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack has been re-elected to a third, two-year term leading the court. The result was public, but the vote was done in secret and the breakdown was not announced.

Roggensack Re-elected as Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief

Gov. Tony Evers has signed his first bill as Wisconsin Governor.

Evers Signs First Bill as Wisconsin Governor

The body of 40-year-old Anthony Puckett, Sr., was found on Sunday.

Body of Missing Man Found in Douglas Co. River

Missing Wis. Man Found Dead in Pine County

Governor Tony Evers is looking for someone to take up the position of register of deeds in Ashland County. The term runs through January 4, 2021.

Gov. Evers Looking for New Ashland County Register of Deeds

UPDATE: Missing Burnett County Teen Found Safe

A northern Wisconsin judge has dropped felony charges against five current and former Mercer school board members.

Charges Against Mercer School Board Members Dropped

Superior Community News

These are among the artifacts found on Wisconsin Point that will be transferred to the state Historical Society.

Superior City Council Approves Transfer of Wisconsin Point Artifacts

The Superior City Council has approved the transfer of Native American artifacts uncovered on Wisconsin Point to the state Historical Society. The artifacts were uncovered during an archaeological survey for the Wisconsin Point Dune Restoration Project.

Slight Job Gain for Twin Ports in April

Northland Ore Shipments Up

High Water in Great Lakes Spells Trouble for Endangered Bird

Signs such as this one in Duluth have urged people to avoid areas that could be used by piping plovers.

Superior Shows First Home for Sale Renovated Under Restoration Program

The City of Superior is restoring distressed and abandoned homes under the city’s Home Restoration Program.

One Dead After Explosion and Fire in Superior

Superior first responders rushed to the scene of an explosion and fire on Sunday morning.

UP Michigan Community News

The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office says two teenagers are dead after a single-vehicle accident in Ironwood Township on Saturday morning.

Names of Two Teens Killed in Gogebic Co. Crash Released

The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office has identified the victims of a fatal weekend crash as 18-year-old Lauren Powless and 15-year-old Madeline Jackson. A 20-year-old man who was in the vehicle was treated for injuries at a local hospital and released.

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