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Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Those Who Provide Drugs in Fatal Overdose Cases

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 4:01 PM

(Bob Hague, WRN) -The state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill toughening penalties for those who provide drugs to people who fatally overdose, like the brother of Milwaukee ...
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Man Jumps Out of Fourth Floor Window in Wausau

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 4:00 PM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) In a moment of paranoia, a man tied bedsheets together and jumped from a fourth-floor apartment window in downtown Wausau on Tuesday.
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Republican Resolutions on Special Election for Secretary of State

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 3:01 PM

(Bob Hague, WRN) Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature want a special election for Secretary of State.
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Wisconsin School Districts Experience "Swatting" Hoaxes on Wednesday

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 3:00 PM

A report about a shooting at the Wausau East High School was a hoax.
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Illinois Sees Portion of Legal Marijuana Sales Come from Wisconsinites

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 2:01 PM

(WBAY) The state of Illinois made $445 million dollars in tax revenue last year from legal marijuana sales and a portion of it came from the pockets of Wisconsinites.
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Lodi Man Facing Bestiality Charge Appears in Court

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 2:00 PM

A 60-year-old Lodi man accused of bestiality appeared in Marathon County Court on Tuesday.
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Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Bill Regarding their Unused Sick Time and Insurance Premiums

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 1:01 PM

(AP) A perk that allows Wisconsin state lawmakers to apply the value of unused sick days to pay for health insurance premiums upon retirement is being targeted for ...
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93-Year-Old Man Charged with Sexual Assault Appears in Court

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 1:00 PM

A 93-year-old Tomahawk man charged with sexual assault appeared in court.
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State Republicans Introduce Bill Giving Access to Community Solar Projects

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 12:01 PM

(By Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio) Republicans in the state Legislature announced plans Tuesday to introduce a bill that would let Wisconsinites access community solar ...
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Clark County Highway Commissioner Urges Everyone to Drive Carefully in Highway Work Zones

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 12:00 PM

Clark County Highway Commissioner Brian Duell urges everyone to drive carefully in highway work zones throughout the construction and maintenance season.
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Heated Debate Over Proposed Pipeline Project Continues

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 11:01 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The Midwest is currently embroiled in a heated debate over a proposed pipeline project that would transport biofuels across several states.
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Friends of The Highground Dinner

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 11:00 AM

The generosity of many make the mission possible.
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Senate Confirms Some Evers Appointees

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 10:01 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) Some members of Governor Tony Evers’ administration are finally official.
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Simplicity Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Location

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 -- 10:00 AM

After announcing plans to build a new, larger branch building in Neillsville in September of 2022, Simplicity CU has broken ground on their new location.
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