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Evers revives plan to lower prescription drug costs
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers revived his plan Wednesday to lower prescription drug costs after Republicans stripped it out of the state budget, re-introducing the measures as stand-alone legislation. The…
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More than 3,600 voters deactivated in Marathon County
By Shereen Siewert The Wisconsin Elections Commission deactivated 205,000 voter registrations including 3,619 in Marathon County through two voter list maintenance processes, the agency announced today. “The first group of more than…
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Free cream puffs for vaccinations at Wisconsin State Fair
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Anyone who gets vaccinated against COVID-19 at a clinic at the Wisconsin State Fair will get a free cream puff, Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday. AMI Expeditionary Healthcare…
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Election officials deactivate 205K voter registrations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin elections officials said Wednesday that they have removed more than 205,000 voters from the rolls as part of routine work to keep the state’s registration lists up…
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Today in History: Today is Wednesday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2021.
By The Associated Press Today’s Highlight in History On August 4, 1987, the Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 to abolish the Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and television stations to present balanced…
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Marshfield Clinic to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees
NEWS RELEASE – Marshfield Clinic Health System will require its employees to become fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15. “Our Health System is about serving our Mission and living up to…
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Pet of the Week: Rufio
I would bet you are wondering who this handsome man is, huh? My name is Rufio. I traveled with others from Texas to Wisconsin in hopes of finding a perfect home. I…
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Early applications at UWSP could net a scholarship
Prospective students can apply to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at no cost in August, with early applications being the first considered for VIP scholarships. Fall 2022 applicants are encouraged to “Hit…
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City moving ahead with remediation plan at Riverside Park
Damakant Jayshi Wausau will move ahead with environmental remediation plans for Riverside Park, likely submitting the plan to the state’s Department of Natural Resources by the end of August for review, officials…
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Sunny with a chance of sneezing – I’m building a tool to forecast pollen levels that will help allergy sufferers know when it’s safe to go outside
Fiona Lo, University of Washington Do flowers blossoming in spring make you miserable? Are you sworn enemies with fall bloomers like ragweed? If you suffer from pollen allergies, imagine the usefulness of…
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Bodies of father, daughter recovered from Adams County lake
STRONGS PRAIRIE, Wis. (AP) — The bodies of a father and daughter have been recovered from an Adams County lake. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about two missing boaters at Petenwell…
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Evictions expected to spike as pandemic moratorium ends
BOSTON (AP) — Evictions, which have mostly been on pause during the pandemic, were expected to ramp up Monday after the Biden administration allowed the federal moratorium to expire over the weekend…
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Weston bridge lane closure begins today
Wausau Pilot & Review Traffic on the Ross Avenue Eau Claire River Bridge will be reduced to a single lane starting today in Weston, officials announced. Fahrner Asphalt Sealers will install portable…
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‘Is this legal?’: Why an obscure data service has been sued nearly 100 times for facilitating anti-competitive behavior
By Eli Hoff, Investigate Midwest In the mid-2000s, a poultry researcher approached James MacDonald, then a branch chief for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, with some data. Its detail and…
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Smoke triggers pollution alerts in US West, Midwest
DENVER (AP) — Numerous areas of the U.S. West and Midwest were under air quality alerts on Sunday as wildfire smoke lingered over much of the country. Alerts were in place across…
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Swanson hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Braves beat Brewers 8-1
ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam and a two-run shot and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to an 8-1 win over the Milwaukee…
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Wisconsin’s new virus cases top 1,000 for 1st time in months
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of new daily COVID-19 cases reported in Wisconsin has surpassed 1,000 for the first time in months, fueled by the spread of the more contagious delta…
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
By The Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely…
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NCHC CEO resigns after being placed on leave
By Shereen Siewert The chief executive officer of North Central Health Care in Wausau resigned earlier this month, according to a news release from the organization. Michael Loy resigned July 1, NCHC…
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WisDOT: North Central Region construction update for July 30
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) North Central Region provides weekly road construction updates for the following counties in North Central Wisconsin: Adams, Green Lake, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette,…
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DNA match used to ID remains of missing Wisconsin woman
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Investigators have used a DNA match to identify the remains of a missing Wisconsin woman, more than two weeks after confirming that another set of remains was the…
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Farmers markets are growing their role as essential sources of healthy food for rich and poor
Edna Ledesma, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Alfonso Morales, University of Wisconsin-Madison For many Americans, buying fresh local food at one of the estimated 9,000 farmers markets across the U.S. is one of…
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EXPLAINER: Wisconsin renters wary as eviction ban nears end
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire Saturday, after the Biden administration extended the original date by a month. The…
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Weather officials confirm tornado near Wausau in Wednesday storms
Wausau Pilot & Review The National Weather Service confirmed Thursday that at least one tornado touched down near Wausau during a rash of severe weather that toppled trees and downed power lines…
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Sheriff: 3 dead at Wisconsin quarry were shot over $600 debt
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Three men who were found dead last week at the entrance of a Wisconsin quarry were forced to kneel on the ground before they were shot multiple…
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County commission votes to send diversity measure back to Executive Committee
Damakant Jayshi The Diversity Affairs Commission on Wednesday voted to send an amended version of the ‘Community for All’ diversity resolution back to Marathon County’s Executive Committee. The proposal is likely to…
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Republican to block UW virus testing, vaccination rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker plans to block the University of Wisconsin from instituting COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination protocols on campuses across the state, a move that comes…
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State of Emergency declared in Marathon County following storms
Marathon County, Wis., July 29, 2021 – Last night’s severe weather event caused damage across Marathon County. Widespread reports of tree damage, impassable roadways as a result of flooding or debris, and…
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Wisconsin COVID-19 cases 7-times higher than month ago
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Wednesday were twice as high as a week ago and seven-times as high as a month ago, fueled by the more…
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Severe weather in Wisconsin causes widespread damage
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Strong thunderstorms caused widespread damage across Wisconsin, left tens of thousands without power and triggered tornado warnings. The severe weather stretched from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan and…
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Police urge caution after major storm in Wausau
By Shereen Siewert Police are urging drivers to use caution during the morning commute after a major storm ripped through the Wausau area that produced at least one tornado. As of 6:30…
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UPDATED: Tornado warning issued for Wausau, Marathon County
By Shereen Siewert UPDATE: A tornado warning is in effect for Wausau and Marathon County until 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Residents should take cover immediately and monitor rapidly changing conditions. This is a…
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Chief deputy announces run for Marathon County Sheriff
By Shereen Siewert Shortly after Marathon County Sheriff Scott Parks announced he will not seek another four-year term in 2022, his chief deputy announced he will run for the position. Chad Billeb,…
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