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Wolf population down slightly in Wisconsin for 2nd straight year

Wisconsin’s wolf population fell slightly this year, according to estimates from the Department of Natural Resources. The department has been monitoring the number of wolves in the state since the 1970s by surveying snow-covered roads for tracks and other signs. Since 1995, volunteers have ...

Wisconsin, Michigan join states where older people now outnumber children

Catron County, New Mexico, may be seeing the future of an aging population today. It has beautiful landscapes that draw retirees who fall in love with the area and want to stay among soaring rock formations and bright stars in dark skies. But it’s a tough place to get even minimal medical ...

Marquette County 492 detour for roundabout begins July 6

ISHPEMING — Marquette County Road 492 will be closed and detoured beginning July 6 as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation project converting the M-35/CR 492 intersection in Eagle Mills to a modern roundabout.  CR 492 will be closed to through-traffic from the U.S. 41/CR 492 ...

Niagara Lions, veterans picnics lead weekend’s events in region

IRON MOUNTAIN — Area residents will find no shortage of ways to celebrate this weekend, with communities coming together for Fourth of July festivities, veterans tributes and annual picnics that showcase the spirit of the season. Weekend happenings include: NIAGARA LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY ...

Storms sweep through region

Thunderstorms early Wednesday evening delivered heavy rains in the Norway area, flooding downtown streets for a period of time. Hail was also reported in the region. There was flash flooding in Green Bay, Wis., as well, with the National Weather Service issuing a severe thunderstorm watch for ...