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Wisconsin DNR board OKs deer management changes

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board unanimously passed regulations to allow deer management to be based on habitat rather than county lines in the forests of central and northern Wisconsin. After about two hours of discussion Wednesday, the policymaking board for the Wisconsin Department of ...

Wisconsin court candidates spar over Musk and Soros campaign donations

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court race who has received the support of Elon Musk said Wednesday it's more concerning that his Democratic-supported opponent is benefiting from donations by liberal philanthropist George Soros. "I don't think ...

Wisconsin man missing in Puerto Rico

AN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico are searching for a U.S. tourist they say got lost in the dense tropical rain forest of El Yunque in the U.S. territory's east. Police said in a statement that Abdur Rahman, 64, was hiking with a group when he became separated from them ...

Judge rejects plea deal in child’s death

MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A judge has rejected a plea deal for a Wisconsin man accused of ordering a brutal punishment for his 7-year-old great nephew that led to the boy's death. Prosecutors charged Timothy Hauschultz, of Manitowoc, in 2019 with eight counts, including felony murder, child ...

Michigan appeals court upholds state permits for Line 5 tunnel under straits

Enbridge Energy’s plans to build a protective tunnel around an aging pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes can continue, a Michigan appeals court ruled. The state Public Service Commission properly issued permits for the $500 million project, the Michigan Court of ...