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Local Tech Colleges to Receive Commercial Driver Training Grants
Friday, February 27th, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced nine businesses and organizations in eight Wisconsin counties across the ...
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Marshfield Parks & Recreation Department Hosting Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course
Friday, February 27th, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
The City of Marshfield Parks & Recreation Department will host an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course March 18–20 at Marshfield High School.
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Tomah Choir Students Attend Dorian Vocal Festival
Friday, February 27th, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
In January, seven Tomah High School choir members attended the 76th Annual Dorian Vocal Festival at Luther College.
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Wausau Officer Awarded Department’s Second-Highest Honor
Friday, February 27th, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Wausau Police Chief Matthew Barnes awarded his department’s second-highest honor on Tuesday.
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UW Board of Regents Names New Chancellor of UW-Stevens Point
Friday, February 27th, 2026 -- 8:01 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) The UW Board of Regents has named Dr. Robert Brinkman as the 16th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
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Aspirus Health Reaches Construction Milestone at New Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic
Friday, February 27th, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
Aspirus Health reached a major construction milestone this week as large, prefabricated sections of its new Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic were lifted into place ...
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This Week is National FFA Week: Loyal Students Discuss Their FFA Program
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 -- 12:00 PM
This Week is National FFA Week.
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A Moment With Main Street Marshfield: February 2026
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 -- 11:01 AM
Now it’s time for “A Moment with Main Street Marshfield.”
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Expansion of Bardyns Law Could Soon Reach the Governor's Desk
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) An expansion of Bradyns Law, which defines sextortion as a crime, could soon be on Governor Tony Evers desk.
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Neillsville City Council Approves Ordinance Language Regarding the New City Administrator Position
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
The Neillsville City Council approved some changes to the language of the ordinance regarding the restructuring of positions for city officials including adding a City ...
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Two Republican State Lawmakers Want to Bring Back the Death Penalty in Wisconsin
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
(Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio) A pair of Republican state lawmakers wants to bring the death penalty back to Wisconsin for the first time in more than 170 years.
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Marshfield City Council Discusses Wenzel Plaza Concert Series
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
The Marshfield Common Council discussed the Wenzel Plaza Concert series at their meeting on Tuesday.
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Group of State Teachers and School Districts Suing Wisconsin Legislature
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) A group of teachers and school districts are suing the Wisconsin Legislature for more state aid for students.
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State Democratic Lawmakers Calling for a Major Increase in the State's Minimum Wage
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 -- 8:01 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin are calling for a major increase to the state’s minimum wage, raising it to $20 an hour by 2030.
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Wisconsin DOT Shares Results of Project Regarding the Effectiveness of Salt Brine Applications on Winter Highways
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing results from a recent university-led research project that reinforces the effectiveness of salt brine ...
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