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Shutdown leaves Wisconsin meetings out of public view

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The shutdown of Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN amid a fundraising shortfall has led to state lawmakers meeting outside of public view, fueling complaints from open government advocates and putting pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal to revive the network. WisconsinEye ...

Free Chili in the Woods event planned Feb. 7

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Chili in the Woods snowshoeing event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Keyes Peak Chickadee Trails. If there is not enough snow to snowshoe, participants can hike the trails instead. The 1.5-mile Chickadee Trail connects to the new 3.92-mile ...

‘The UP through 250 Artifacts’ exhibit planned

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Regional History Center will present the special exhibit “The U.P. Through 250 Artifacts,” Feb. 23 through Jan. 2, 2027. This exhibit will showcase 250 artifacts, photographs and documents from their permanent collections. These objects connect local history to ...

NWTC seeks applicants for district board of trustees

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Board Appointment Committee of the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College District Board is accepting applications for three positions on the NWTC District Board of Trustees. In accordance with Wisconsin statutes, these categories will be filled with candidates ...

Golden guardian brings hope to UP teen and her family

ESCANABA — For one local teenager, everyday routines most of us take for granted — running errands, going to school, even watching a movie — have become daily challenges. But with the help of her golden retriever, she faces those obstacles with hope. Vanessa Mabie, 15, was diagnosed ...

Proposed gravel pit protested in Norway Township

VULCAN — A request from Payne & Dolan Inc. to establish a gravel pit in a rural residential district of Norway Township will get a further look from the township's planning commission, although a proposal to allow a mobile asphalt plant at the site met firm opposition from residents ...