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A 57-year-old man southeastern Wisconsin man�is dead following a Friday�morning crash in Sawyer County.�

Man Killed in Sawyer County Crash

12/01/2019 09:13 AM

A 57-year-old man southeastern Wisconsin man is dead following a Friday morning crash in Sawyer County.

104-Year-Old Kills Buck to Become Wisconsin’s Oldest Hunter

Man Gets 25 Years for Setting Lac Courte Oreilles Fires

Wisconsin On the Hunt: Rifle Opener 2019

Shooter Identified, Hunter Expected to Fully Recover

Evers Signs Bill to Ease Voting for People with Disabilities

Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a bill designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to vote. The law will help those who have disabilities that make it difficult to communicate verbally.

Hunters Kill 10 Elk in Wisconsin’s Second Hunt

The DNR says hunters killed 10 elk in northern Wisconsin’s second elk season. More than 23,000 hunters had applied for the small hunt.

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Evers Signs Bill Making it a Felony to Trespass on Pipelines

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

DNR: Deer Hunting License Sales on Par with 2018

Wisconsin’s 9-day Gun Deer Season to Begin Saturday

Wisconsin County Declares Itself Second Amendment Sanctuary

Florence County in rural northeastern Wisconsin declared itself a Second Amendment sanctuary, a move commissioners say is designed to send a "keep your hands off our guns" message to politicians.

Odanah Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder

On Wednesday, a judge sentenced Brian Nelis, 41 to life in prison for killing 39-year-old Shane Cadotte in September 2017.

On Wednesday, a judge�sentenced�Brian Nelis, 42 to life in prison�for killing 39-year-old Shane Cadotte in September 2017.

Evers Signs Order to Promote Diversity in State Government

Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order designed to promote diversity and inclusiveness in Wisconsin state government. Evers is also creating a diversity and equity advisory council.

Gov. Evers signs order to promote diversity in Wisconsin state government.

Duffy Takes Job as Lobbyist After Resigning from Congress

Sean Duffy has taken a job for a Washington lobbying firm after resigning from Congress two months ago. Duffy will be working as a senior counsel in financial services at BGR Group.

Sean Duffy resigned from Congress two months ago, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family.

Runners and walkers embraced the cold on Sunday afternoon at the 5k Trail Rivet Run/Walk, which raises money for the ski�trails at Pattison State Park.

Rivet Run/Walk Raises Money for Pattison State Park Ski Trails

The state Assembly is set to approve bills intended to prevent suicide in Wisconsin.�

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Suicide Prevention Bills

Town of Hayward Advisory Referendum Fails

Wis. DNR: Hunters Killed Slightly Fewer Bears in 2019

Wisconsin Official: New Hemp Rules Won't Impact 2020 Growing

Prison records show Jake Patterson got into a fight with another inmate in New Mexico.

Records: Closs Kidnapper Fought New Mexico Inmates

Recalled varieties include McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious.

Potential Listeria Contamination Leads to Apples Recall

DNR Board Approves e. coil Water Regulations

UPDATE: Missing Teen Found Safe

Wisconsinites Unite for 829th Soldier Sendoff Ceremony

Northern Wis. Special Congressional Election Set for May 12

Ashland Guard Gets Special Sendoff from Community

Superior Community News

In 2017, there was no snow on the ground for Superior's tree lighting ceremony.

Superior Tree Lighting Ceremony Postponed

Superior's tree lighting ceremony has been postponed thanks to the incoming weather. Instead of Saturday, it will now take place Wednesday, Dec. 4. The ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m. with the tree lighting around 5:30.

Richard I. Bong Center Gives Back to Veterans on Thanksgiving

Bong Center Offering Free Thanksgiving Meal to Vets

The Bong Center is offering free meals for veterans on Thanksgiving.

"Santa Paws" Fundraiser for Douglas County Animal Shelter

Evers Signs Bill Making it a Felony to Trespass on Pipelines

Bergson Arrested for Probation Violation

Former Duluth and Superior Mayor Herb Bergson was arrested on Nov. 11.

UP Michigan Community News

Legislature sends Whitmer Bill to Lift Ban on Deer Baiting

Michigan’s Republican-led Legislature has given final approval to a bill that would lift a state ban on using bait to hunt deer. Gov. Whitmer says the baiting ban should stay intact to continue curbing diseases.

Wolves relocated to Isle Royale park finding plenty to eat

Wolves relocated to Isle Royale are adjusting to their new surroundings, according to park officials and researchers.

Logging company buys 550K acres of UP timberland for $300M

A New Hampshire-based logging company purchases more than a half-million acres of timberland in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for

Michigan, Illinois set to usher in recreational pot sales

Recreational marijuana sales set to begin in Michigan this weekend

Michigan Reports 2nd Vaping-Related Death

Michigan reports a 2nd death associated with vaping.

Michigan Halts Sale of Marijuana Vape Products, Orders Tests

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