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Three years later, search continues for missing Goldi

ESCANABA – The disappearance of a man last seen in Escanaba nearly three years ago remains unsolved. The investigation into the whereabouts of Ian Goldi was launched in February 2023 after several attempts of contact from his family went unanswered. Three years later, Goldi has still ...

Wisconsin Democrats announce marijuana legalization bill

In a bid to capitalize on recent bipartisan pushes to regulate the state’s hemp industry, Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a bill to fully legalize marijuana. But the effort to create legal recreational and medical programs is all but sure to fail. Republicans, who control both chambers ...

New business in Kingsford to offer ‘doggy daycare,’ boarding

KINGSFORD — Dogs in the area will have a new place to play as The Dog Pyle Pet Resort opens today in Kingsford. The business, owned and operated by Shawn and Kelly Bruns along with son John and his fianceé, Sara Hadden, offers doggy daycare for half or full days as well as overnight ...

Donations sought for Breitung family after fire destroys home

BREITUNG TOWNSHIP — Fundraising efforts are underway for a Breitung Township family that lost their home on M-95 to fire Friday night. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Tom and Sarah Neeley and their son, Cole, at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tom-sarah-cole-rebuild-after-house-fire. ...

Niagara eyes manhole repairs on US 141

NIAGARA, Wis. — Niagara will look for the most cost-effective ways to repair 45 manholes that are deteriorating on U.S. 141. The city crew may be able to fix them, but it would be time-consuming and they would have to block the road in areas being repaired. City Manager/Clerk/Treasurer ...

Sandhill cranes as game: Debate over hunt intensifies

The feasibility of a sandhill crane hunting season in Wisconsin has been fiercely debated for years. A current bill — the third since 2011 to propose such a hunt — has passed out of committee in both the Wisconsin State Assembly and state Senate. Proponents hope to bring the bill to a ...