Wisconsin governor wants to renegotiate Foxconn contract
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday that he wants to renegotiate Wisconsin’s nearly $3 billion contract with Foxconn Technology Group, saying it’s “unrealistic” to think the company… Keep Reading
Today in History: Superman, Princess Grace, Joe Montana
Today in History Today is Thursday, April 18, the 108th day of 2019. There are 257 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 18, 1983, 63… Keep Reading
Antetokounpo leads Bucks past Pistons for 2-0 series lead
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Saddled with early foul trouble and faced with an aggressive defensive scheme that kept him in check for the first two quarters,… Keep Reading
Suspect in Cabaret arson accused of child abuse
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — One of two suspects in an arson that badly damaged a Wausau tavern is now facing child abuse charges, after allegation surfaced that he beat… Keep Reading
Charges filed in Edgar Village Hall break-in
By Shereen Siewert A 29-year-old woman accused of breaking into the Edgar Village Hall and stealing three pounds of meat is facing felony burglary charges. Eve Koldeway appeared Wednesday in… Keep Reading
Wacha, Cardinals cool off Yelich, beat Brewers 6-3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Wacha cooled off NL MVP Christian Yelich, Matt Carpenter and Marcell Ozuna each went deep, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on… Keep Reading
The Latest: Kaul not restarting juvenile prison probe
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said Wednesday that he’s not going to launch a new investigation into the state’s juvenile prisons, even as a new report… Keep Reading
Ascension Medical Group welcomes nurse practitioner to Plover
Ascension Medical Group is pleased to welcome Anneliese Bessette, APNP, to the Family Medicine Department of Ascension St. Michael’s at Plover, located at 2401 Plover Road. Bessette provides primary care… Keep Reading
Wisconsin senator proposes tougher asylum requirements
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Homeland Security Chairman Ron Johnson says he is working on legislation to help stem the flow of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Johnson wants to toughen… Keep Reading
Evers says 13,000 Foxconn jobs is ‘unrealistic’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers says it’s “unrealistic” to think that Foxconn Technology Group will employ 13,000 people in Wisconsin, given that the size of its planned manufacturing… Keep Reading
New events added April 17: UWSP happenings
STEVENS POINT — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a host of events coming up during the next several weeks. NEW! Choral students from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s main and… Keep Reading
Newman Catholic Middle School announces honor roll
WAUSAU — Newman Catholic Middle School announced today 36 students achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average for the third grading quarter and have been placed on the High Honor… Keep Reading
Wausau area obituaries, April 17, 2019
Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Robert Morris Robert B. “Bob” Morris, 80, of Knowlton passed away at home under the loving… Keep Reading
Feedback on state’s public hearings now available online
MADISON — More than 10,700 people participated in the 2019 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Fish and Wildlife Rules Hearings, the organizations announced today in… Keep Reading
NTC apprentices receive $16,500 in scholarships from Ascendium Education Group
WAUSAU – Eleven adult apprentices have received scholarships from Ascendium Education Group as part of the Tools of the Trade Apprentice Scholarship program, Northcentral Technical College announced today. A total… Keep Reading
Woodchucks continue building pitching staff
WAUSAU — The Wisconsin Woodchucks have added to the team John Carlos “JC” Ariza from Howard Community College and Antonio Velez from Florida State University, the Woodchucks announced today. Ariza,… Keep Reading
PSB Holdings, Inc. now trading on OTCQX Best Market
WAUSAU – PSB Holdings, Inc., which owns and operates Peoples State Bank, a community bank headquartered in Wausau, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market, OTC Markets Group… Keep Reading
Outdoor enthusiasts support CWD bounties program
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials should again offer bounties for deer carcasses infected with chronic wasting disease as the ailment continues to sweep unabated across the state, two-thirds… Keep Reading
Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects annexation for sand mine
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has rejected the city of Whitehall’s attempt to annex land for a sand mine. The city council in 2015 approved annexing about… Keep Reading
New DNR chief waiting for science on chronic wasting disease
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources’ new leader said Tuesday he knows people want the agency to do more to control… Keep Reading
