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Inmates Get Second Chance Through WITC

06/21/2018 10:21 PM

It was a big day for a group of Gordon Correctional Center inmates. 14 inmates have graduated a 5 week Gas Metal Arc Welding program at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC).

Gov. Scott Walker met President Trump at a luncheon with other governors at the White House.

Walker Meets with Trump at White House Luncheon

Schimel: School Grants Could be Used for Gun Training

National Guard to Help with Flooding in Northern Wisconsin

DNR: Spring Hunters Killed Nearly 39K Turkeys in Wisconsin

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Walker Surveys NW Wis. Storm Damage

Gov. Scott Walker surveyed flood damage in northwestern Wisconsin Monday afternoon and evening. He said a lot of damage was done in a short period of time.

Walker said some state funds are available, but he's hoping to qualify for federal relief.

Flood Waters Wash Away Highway 2 Near Ino

A section of Highway 2 has been completely washed away after the severe thunderstorms this weekend.

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Man Dies During Flooding in Ashland County

A 75-year-old Mason, Wisconsin man died in the flooding from the weekend.

Bayfield County Advises No Travel Due To Flooding

Spring flooding scenes like this extending into summer

Updated Road Conditions as of 5PM in Northwestern Wisconsin

Motorists should not drive through flooded roadways. If there is water over the road, turn around.

Four Treated for Injuries After Canadian National Trains Collide in Sawyer County

Authorities say four people had to be treated for injuries after two southbound Canadian National trains collided on Saturday morning in Sawyer County.

Federal Agency Considers Dropping Wolf Protections

The federal government is considering another attempt to drop legal protections for gray wolves across the lower 48 states, reopening a lengthy battle over the predator species.

A federal agency is taking new action that could result in wolf protections being lifted.

Wisconsin DNR Picks 4 People to Participate in First Elk Hunt

The state Department of Natural Resources has picked four people to participate in Wisconsin's first managed elk hunt.

Wisconsin Officials Improving Education for Tribal Youth

Wisconsin's 11 tribes and the state Department of Public Instruction have been working on agreements to improve communication and educational outcomes for tribal youth.

A group of seven citizens from northern Wisconsin travelled to Washington, D.C., this week to lobby for solutions to climate change.

Northern Wis. Citizens Lobby for Climate Solutions in DC

There were no injuries when a train collided with a semi-truck Monday in Washburn County.

No Injuries When Train Hits Semi in Washburn Co.

20-Year-Old Man Drowns in St. Croix River

A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center was held near Seeley on Saturday.

Birkie Leaders Break Ground for Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center

Fire and medical emergency services volunteers are a need in rural communities like Brule, Wis. Folks were recruiting volunteers at the 'Be Somebody' event Saturday.

Northern Wisconsin Recruits Emergency Service Volunteers

The Superior Police Department sponsored four local girls' camp trip.

Superior Police Sponsor Local Girls' EMS Camp Trip

Researchers say Wisconsin's wolf population may be stabilizing.

Report: Wisconsin Wolf Population May Be Stabilizing

Authorities from multiple agencies and civilian kayakers rescued a man from the Namekagon River on Monday.

Authorities, Civilians Rescue Man from Namekagon River

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a vacation rental on Hayward Lake.

Wis. Supreme Court Allows for Vacation Rental along Hayward Lake

A new task force will work to help Wisconsin's dairy industry.

State, UW to Join Forces to Confront Wisconsin Dairy Crisis

The Wisconsin State Patrol says a 33-year-old Siren man was arrested for his third OWI offense after crashing his vehicle on Sunday afternoon.

Siren Man Injured In Crash; Arrested for Third OWI Offense

Concerned About Elder Abuse, States Loan Out Secret Cameras

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The U.S. Coast Guard in Duluth, Minnesota is scheduled to establish security restrictions on portions of the Duluth-Superior Harbor on Wednesday afternoon as part of President Trump's visit to the area.

Duluth-Superior Harbor Restrictions to be Established for President Trump's Visit

The U.S. Coast Guard in Duluth is scheduled to establish security restrictions on portions of the Duluth-Superior Harbor on Wednesday afternoon as part of President Trump’s visit to the area.

Superior Community Members React to Historic Flooding on US Highway 2

Superior community members reacted on Monday to the effects left by historic flooding of the Nemadji River on US Highway 2.

Potential Wisconsin Dam Breach Prompts Flash Flood Warning

Bayfield County Advises No Travel Due To Flooding

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Agency Confirms 2nd Measles Case in Michigan this Year

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the state's second case of measles this year and warns the public of possible exposure to the contagious disease.

U of Michigan to Raise In-State Tuition by 2.9 percent

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved a 2.9 percent increase for in-state undergraduate tuition.

Schimel: School Grants Could be Used for Gun Training

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

Storms Wash Out Roads in Upper Peninsula

Storms moving across the Upper Peninsula washed out several roads in the Houghton and Hancock areas and created dozens of sinkholes across the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Flooding Closes Numerous Roads in Gogebic County

Census Suggests Michigan Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

State biologists say Michigan's gray wolf population appears to be leveling off after several decades of steady growth.

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