Category Archives: News
Cleanup of the Winter Storms has begun
The City of Shawano Public Works Department began the process of cleaning up the high snow banks on major streets Thursday. Scott Kroening Shawano Public Works Director said some of the other streets ...
Feb 15, 2019 NOAA Photo Library / CC
Shawano Schools have set dates for make up days
Shawano Schools have released their make up days thanks to heavy snows this winter. Gary Cumberland Shawano School District Administrator says the first make up day is Monday Gary Cumber...
Feb 15, 2019
Here's a sure sign that summer's coming: The tall ship announcements have started.
The Santa Maria, a replica of the Spanish ships that traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in the 15th and 16th centuries, is the first ship revealed for Nicolet Bank Tall Ships from July 26 to 28 in Gre...
Feb 15, 2019
Grants now available for Buy Local
Farmers and businesses involved in Wisconsin's food industry who are seeking to grow their local markets are encouraged to apply for 2019 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin producer and processor grants. The gr...
Feb 15, 2019
Clintonville latest on list of pharmacy closing
ShopKo in Clintonville will be losing its pharmacy but the Hometown Store will remain open. ShopKo announced it has filed voluntary petitions for court supervised financial restructuring under Chapter...
Feb 15, 2019
Columbia County To Expand Highway Shoulders For Amish Buggies
Columbia County officials will spend five-million dollars expanding the paved shoulder of Highway 22 for safety. The five-mile stretch of road is used by Amish children in the area when they drive the...
Feb 15, 2019
20-Year Sentence Handed To Man Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault Of A Child
A man convicted of the sexual assault of a child has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Joseph Newton was found guilty in December. Outagamie County investigators suspect he sexually assaulted seve...
Feb 15, 2019
Governor looking to implement gas tax
A task force created by Governor Tony Evers is expected to suggest a gas tax hike as one way to pay for Wisconsin's roads. The Democratic governor will likely include the task force recommendation in ...
Feb 15, 2019
Rhinelander woman charged with filing a false report
A woman is under arrest after fabricating a hostage claim at a Rhinelander hotel. Police arrested 20-year-old Alyah Wayman on Wednesday for allegedly lying to officers that she was being held at gunpo...
Feb 15, 2019
Closs thankful for support
Jayme Closs and her family are thanking the community for its support. In a statement released on Wednesday, Jayme and her family said that they have the deepest gratitude for the gifts and donations ...
Feb 15, 2019
