
Area Hit Hard by Ice Storm; More Freezing Rain Expected Tonight
SHAWANO, WI- Thursday's ice storm kept deputies, highway crews and utility workers busy from late morning into the evening with a surge of storm-related calls. Dispatch logs show dozens of reports of trees and large branches falling into roadways, many completely blocking traffic or covering multiple lanes across the c...
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Stay Safe: Protect Your Home and Property as Ice Storms Approach
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN- The area is bracing for another round of ice tonight through Saturday morning. Freezing rain, sleet, and strong winds could lead to hazardous roads, falling tree limbs, and power outages. Shawano County and the counties north are expected to see significant icing, with up to a half-inch of ice poss...
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Weather Delays Sturgeon Spawning Season Along Wolf River
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN - Unpredictable spring weather is delaying the start of sturgeon spawning season across the Wolf River system, according to Wisconsin DNR officials. Fisheries Biologist Margaret Stadig says crews are closely monitoring river conditions, noting water temperatures remain well below the threshold neede...
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Shawano Area United Way Distributes $42,000 to Local Organizations
SHAWANO, WI - The Shawano Area United Way is celebrating another strong year of giving, with increased funding supporting programs across the region. Executive Director Uriah Williams says this year marked the organization's best allocation total since 2020. "It's our best year on record since 2020 for allocations...
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DNR Reminds Families of Upcoming Youth Turkey Hunt
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding families that the annual youth turkey hunt is just around the corner. The 2026 youth hunt is scheduled for April 11th and 12th, offering hunters under the age of 16 a chance to gain experience in the field ahead of the regular season. Offi...
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Highway 29 Project Underway as WisDOT Plans US 45 Public Meeting
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN - Major roadwork is underway across the region, with one project already in progress and another set to begin in the near future. Construction has officially started on an $11.9 million improvement project along Highway 29 in Shawano County. The project stretches between County Road J and County Roa...
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