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Large Gathering Expected in Northern Wis. Forest

06/14/2019 05:04 PM

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest officials say they are preparing for an expected large gathering in the forest in Bayfield County this summer. The Rainbow Family of Living Light is planning to hold its 2019 national gathering near Delta during the first week in July.

Hayward Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

South Range Restaurant Hosts Fundraiser for Jayme Closs

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The Grandma's Marathon Shoe Drive is Underway

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Gov. Evers Awards Iron County $13,000 for Land and Water Resource Plan

On Tuesday, Wis. Gov. Tony Evers Awarded Iron County around $13,000 to help fund their Land and Water Resource Plan. The plan will help the county preserve water resources like Saxon Harbor, which was devasted by torrential rains in July of 2016.

Local Foster Grandparent Program in Need of New Sponsor

The Foster Grandparent Program of Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin is in jeopardy with no sponsor in place to support the program. The longtime sponsor Catholic Community Services announced in May that it will no longer extend its sponsorship.

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Authorities ID Man Killed in Ashland Officer-Involved Shooting

The Wisconsin DCI has identified the man killed in last week's Ashland officer-involved shooting as 33-year-old Joseph M. Tedrick.

Patterson Gets Maximum Sentence in Closs Killing, Kidnapping

Jake Thomas Patterson is being sentenced in the kidnapping of Jayme Closs and the murder of her parents.

DCI: Man Killed in Ashland Tried to Flee Marshals with Warrant

Investigators say the man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Ashland on Wednesday had tried to flee from federal authorities who were trying to arrest him on a warrant. Authorities have not released the name or age of the man who was shot, or said why he was the subject of a federal warrant.

Ashland Residents React to Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

Ashland residents were feeling uneays and fearful after a man who was the subject of a federal warrant was killed when authorities attempted to arrest him in Ashland Wednesday.

The scene of the officer-involved shooting on the 800 block of 4th Ave. W in Ashland.

Officer Retires after Being Accused of Stealing Vehicle

The Ashland Police Department says a longtime officer has retired after an investigation into whether he stole a vehicle. A police news release does not name the officer, and it's not clear whether criminal charges will be filed.

Bayfield Co. Deputy Saves Man from Sinking Boat

A sheriff's deputy rescued a man whose boat was sinking on a Bayfield County Lake on Tuesday. Deputy Andrew Mika swam out to the boat and then pushed it ashore under his own power.

Deputy Andrew Mika swam to a sinking boat and pushed it to shore, saving the man on board.

DNR Board Makes First Revisions to Bear Plan in 39 Years

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has scheduled a rare private meeting with Republican legislative leaders to talk about K-12 education funding.

Evers, Republicans Talking K-12 Education Funding

Ashland Mayor Debra Lewis is asking citizens to conserve their water use to

Ashland Mayor Asking For Citizens to Conserve Water

Jayme Closs received a Hometown Hero Award on Wednesday.

Jayme Closs Receives Hometown Hero Award

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Falls Back to Record Low

St. Croix Tribe Could Face $5.5M Fines

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

Authorities ID Man Killed in Washburn County Three-vehicle Crash

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

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

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Superior Community News

34-year-old Stanley Cornett Jr. and 19-year-old Zandel Douglas Morgan arrested and charged for selling marijuana at

Two Charged For Selling Marijuana at "The Wall"

Two Superior men have been charged with selling marijuana to juveniles and adults at "The Wall" on West Skyline Parkway. 34-year-old Stanley Cornett Jr. and 19-year-old Zandel Douglas Morgan were arrested on Tuesday while conducting a drug sale.

Pancake Breakfast Raises Funds for Men's Homeless Shelter in Superior

A pancake breakfast fundraiser was hosted at the Superior Lew Martin Senior Center for the Solid Rock Safe Haven organization.

Superior Girl Sells Lemonade for St. Jude

A Superior girl has been holding a lemonade stand to raise money for St. Jude.

The Grandma's Marathon Shoe Drive is Underway

Shoes will be collected at Toyota dealerships in Duluth, Superior, Virginia, and Ashland during business hours until June 24th, the end of Grandma's Marathon weekend.

75th Anniversary of D-Day Honored at Bong Center

Flag of Remembrance Ceremony at Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center

New Display at Bong Center Depicts D-Day Paratrooper

The mannequin was custom-made in Maine and has as many period-specific details as possible.

UP Michigan Community News

FILE - A family in canoes was rescued from the shore at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

4 Rescued after Getting Stranded Canoeing in Lake Superior

Authorities rescued a family of four from Minneapolis that got stranded while canoeing in Lake Superior along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. They were rescued and taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Michigan Task Force to Evaluate UP Energy Needs

Distribution of propane in the UP will be one of the top issues considered by a new task force.

Enbridge Seeks Court Ruling on Great Lakes Oil Pipeline Deal

Straits of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron

Mich. House Republicans Want Sales Tax at Pump to Go to Roads

Michigan Republicans want to divert gas tax money to fund road work.

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