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Number of State High School Seniors Who've Completed FAFSA Applications Down This Year
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 10:01 AM
(Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio) The number of Wisconsin high school seniors who have completed the federal form needed to receive college financial aid is down by ...
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Marathon County Sheriff’s Department Welcomes Newest Deputy
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 10:00 AM
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office had the pleasure of swearing in their newest deputy, Alex Thompson.
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State Backers of Legal Marijuana Glad to See Action by Federal Government
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 9:01 AM
(Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio) Wisconsin backers of marijuana legalization say they’re glad to see the federal government recommend easing restrictions on the ...
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Wausau East School Celebrates Outing Going K9 Therapy Dog
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 9:00 AM
(Thomas Schumacher, WSAU) Students, staff, and Wausau East High School gathered on Thursday afternoon to celebrate and honor their K9 therapy dog Badge.
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Wisconsin's Dominance in the Cheese Industry Continues
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 8:01 AM
(Blake Jackson, Wisconsin Ag Connection) Wisconsin's dominance in the American cheese industry continues.
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Healthfirst Network Opens New Location in Wausau
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 -- 8:00 AM
(Chris Conley, WSAU and WAOW) Providers all across the area are struggling to keep up with the demand for mental health resources.
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Clark County Humane Society Pet of the Week: Hank
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 -- 1:01 PM
Hank is the Pet of the Week from the Clark County Humane Society made possible by Creekside Kennels and Shop south of Black River Falls. (https://www.creeksidekennelsshop.com/...
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Behind-the-Scenes Worker at Marathon County Sheriff’s Office Enters Not Guilty Plea to False Imprisonment
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 -- 1:00 PM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A behind-the-scenes worker in the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office entered a not guilty plea for a felony count of false imprisonment on ...
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Minneapolis Man Pleads Not Guilty to Child Sexual Assault in Marathon County
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 -- 12:01 PM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Minneapolis man has pled not guilty to one felony count of child sexual assault.
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Man Who Sued Numerous Parties in Eau Claire Wins Lawsuit Against One Officer
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 -- 12:00 PM
(Daniel Gomez, WEAU) A man who sued numerous parties in Eau Claire has won a lawsuit against an officer.
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Releases Seclusion and Restrain Report
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 -- 11:01 AM
(Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio) There were more than 5,300 instances of seclusion and more than 6,300 cases of physical restraint last year in Wisconsin schools, ...
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Clark County Sheriff's Department Holds Successful Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 -- 11:00 AM
The 2024 Clark County Prescription Drug Take Back Day was a great success:
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Wisconsin's House Republicans Co-Sponsor Bill to Remove Gray Wolves From Endangered Species List
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 -- 10:01 AM
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) Lawmakers in the U.S. House have passed a Republican bill that would remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across ...
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Two Local Farms Receiving REAP Grants
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 -- 10:00 AM
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced that USDA is funding 18 projects related to infrastructure upgrades and ...
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Wisconsin Could See Another Bad Spongy Moth Outbreak
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 -- 9:01 AM
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) Wisconsin saw its worst spongy moth outbreak in more than a decade in 2023.
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