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Wisconsin Town Allows Authorities to Fine Parents of Bullies

Donald Deane — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:13:39 +0000

Bullying has reached epidemic proportions and officials all across the country are putting measures in place to protect students. But a Wisconsin city has gone a step further by passing an ordinance which allows the parents of bullies to be fined. Does that seem fair?

Free Camping, Fishing, And ATV Trail Use In Wisconsin Weekend Of June 1-2

Steve Tanko — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:10 +0000

Here’s good news for Wisconsin residents and visitors who are fans of the great outdoors! The State of Wisconsin is providing a free weekend of camping, fishing, and ATV use – June 1st and 2nd. The move is effort to allow people the chance to try new outdoor activities or return to those they haven’t [...]

Wisconsin DNR Determines the Cause of the Germann Road Fire Near Barnes, WI

Nick Cooper — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:19:02 +0000

Law enforcement and DNR authorities have confirmed the cause of a blaze that burned around 9,000 acres of land near Barnes, Wisconsin through the middle of this week. Authorities announced via Twitter they found the fire was caused by logging equipment in the area. According to the DNR, one of the loggers attempted to extinguish [...]

Wildfire Near Barnes, WI Fully Contained By Crews But Fire Danger Continues Through Region UPDATE [PHOTOS + FIRE MAP]

Nick Cooper — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:19 +0000

The largest wildfire in Wisconsin in 33 years has been 100% contained, according to fire officials battling the Germann Road Fire near Barnes, Wisconsin. While the fire is fully contained, crews still face several days of work, putting out small hotspots including piles of smoldering debris and stumps that could otherwise rekindle.

Minnesota Department Of Transportation Kicks Off 2013 Road Construction Season With Safety Awareness Campaign

Steve Tanko — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:00:40 +0000

What do you do when you see orange cones on the roadway? How ’bout orange signs that announce a road construction zone? The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is using the kick off of road construction season – this week – as the beginning of their Work Zone Safety Campaign. The campaign is an effort [...]

What's Going On With The Bayfield To Madeline Island Ice Road? Webcam Lets You Look For Yourself!

Steve Tanko — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:53:09 +0000

During Winter, folks depend on the Bayfield-Madeline Island Ice Road to get back and forth between the island and the mainland. This is about the time of year that the road gets opened up for general travel. Due to complications, the road is not open yet for the season. A new webcam lets you look [...]

Free Tax Preparation For Qualifying Northwestern Wisconsin Residents

Steve Tanko — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:46:06 +0000

Residents who live in Northwestern Wisconsin and meet certain income guidelines can get free tax preparation help from the Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, Inc. To qualify for the free service, you must be a full year Wisconsin resident making less than $49,000 a year. For more information, contact 715-392-5127 or email taxassistance@northwest-csa.org For

Volunteers Needed To Provide Tax Prepation Services In Northwestern Wisconsin

Steve Tanko — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:40:31 +0000

The Tax Assistance Program in Northwestern Wisconsin is looking for volunteers to staff their free tax return services in the coming tax year. Prior experience is preferred, but not necessary; Training is provided. The agency is also looking for greeters and interviewers as well. Interested individuals should contact Jo at 715-392-5127. The Tax Assistance Program [...]

Jobs In Wisconsin Will Help Staff Menards In North Dakota

Steve Tanko — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:12:05 +0000

Wisconsinites that are looking for work but don’t want to leave the area might have found their solution – albeit not permanently. Eau Claire-based Menards is expecting to hire up to 50 people from the Badger State to staff one of their stores in Minot, North Dakota. The housing market in Minot is booming due [...]

3 Killed, 4 Injured in Shooting at Spa in Milwaukee Suburb

Chris Kissel — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:06:53 +0000

Three people are dead and four others injured today after a mass shooting at a spa in Brookfield, Wis., a suburb of Milwaukee. The man police suspect in the shooting has also been found dead, according to a county dispatcher in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Families Need To Contact Their Family Physicians to Immunize Their Children Beginning October 1st

Chris Allen — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:37:34 +0000

With the recent outbreak of Whooping Cough and Flu season coming back around, this is important news for parents living in Wisconsin. My family lives in Minnesota and we have a schedule for every shot. According to Wisconsin officials a change in federal policy requires state-supplied vaccines to be targeted to children not covered by [...]

Daytime Closures On Oliver Bridge – August 13th Through August 17th

Steve Tanko — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:20:30 +0000

Like it does most summers, the Oliver Bridge is scheduled for some daytime closures so that routine maintenance and inspections can be carried out. The closure will happen daily Monday August 13th through Friday August 17th – from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. The Oliver Bridge carries traffic over the Saint Louis River at the [...]

Wisconsin Gov. Cuts Collective Bargaining.

Chris Allen — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:31:14 +0000

How soon before more states look at this and decide it's the right way to go, so can we make the senators and the governor live by the same rules!!!?

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker succeeded Friday in taking away nearly all collective bargaining rights from the vast majority of the state's public employees, quietly capping weeks of contentious debate and delivering an epic defeat to the labor movement with a private bill signing.

Texans Pronouncing Wisconsin City Names

Tony Hart — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:01:49 +0000

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel decided to kill some time in Dallas by asking residents how to pronounce handpicked Wisconsin City names like Wauwatosa, Ashwaubenon, Mukwonago amongst others. I would like to see this same video shot in downtown Milwaukee to see how they would do