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Skybound Family Festival and Fly-In Breakfast Happening Tomorrow
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 1:01 PM
The Skybound Family Festival and Fly-In Breakfast is happening this Saturday from 8am-Noon at the Marshfield Municipal Airport.
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Governor Evers Requests FEMA Assistance for Recent Flooding
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 1:00 PM
(Wisconsin Radio Network ) Governor Tony Evers is requesting federal support in response to storm damage in Wisconsin.
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Fond du Lac County District Attorney to Serve as Special Prosecutor in Wausau Ballot Drop Box Case
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 12:01 PM
Marathon County District Attorney Kyle R. Mayo announced that due to conflicts of interest and to ensure full transparency and impartiality, DA Mayo requested the appointment ...
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Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Ticks Down to 3.1%
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced 3,058,500 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to July 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau ...
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The Highground Veterans Memorial’s Winter Veterans Retreat Coming January 16th-18th
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 11:01 AM
The Highground will host its annual Winter Veterans Retreat January 16th-18th of 2026.
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Governor Evers Urges the Current Administration to Release Funds for State's Unemployment System
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM
(Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio) In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many businesses closed or laid off workers, a massive influx of 8.8 million unemployment ...
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City of Colby Filing for Water Rate Increase
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 10:01 AM
This is to give notice that the City of Colby Municipal Water Utility will file an application on September 2, 2025, with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), ...
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With ATV/UTV Crashes on the Rise, DNR Board Discusses Loopholes in Safety Laws
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 10:00 AM
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) As ATV/UTV crashes are on the rise, the policy-making board for the state Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday discussed ...
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Mid-State’s AMETA Center Welcomes New Partner
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 9:01 AM
Mid-State Technical College is proud to welcome County Materials Corporation as its newest partner supporting Mid-State’s Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, ...
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State Fair Map Advocates Alarmed by Partisan Push in Other States to Gerrymander Maps
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 9:00 AM
(Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio) Advocates pushing to create an independent redistricting process in Wisconsin say they’re alarmed by a partisan push in other ...
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Aspirus Health Breaks Ground on New Hospital and Clinic in Chippewa Falls
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 8:01 AM
Aspirus Health teamed up with construction partners and community leaders in a groundbreaking celebration for its new hospital and clinic in Chippewa Falls on Thursday, ...
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Survey Finds Wisconsin is One of the Best States to Live In
Friday, August 15th, 2025 -- 8:00 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) A new study finds Wisconsin is one of the best states to live in.
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A Preview of the Central Wisconsin State Fair with Executive Director Dale Christensen
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 -- 2:00 PM
The Central Wisconsin State Fair is happening next week.
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Highway 29 Ramps at Withee/Greenwood/Neillsville Exit Closing for One Week Starting Today
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 -- 1:01 PM
The ramps at WIS 29 interchange at WIS 73/County T in Clark County will briefly close.
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Join The Highground Veterans Memorial on October 29th for a Spook-tacular Event
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 -- 1:00 PM
Join The Highground on Wednesday, October 29th for a spook-tacular community-focused Halloween event that combines fun, creativity and the power to save lives.
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