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Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear Act 10 challenge

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit challenging the landmark collective bargaining law known as Act 10. In an order issued Wednesday, the court did not explain its decision to hear the case. The move by justices comes roughly a week after an election that swept Democrats ...

National forest Christmas tree permits now available

Permits for cutting a Christmas tree in a national forest are now available to purchase online through Recreation.gov. Details about designated cutting areas, dates and types of trees that may be cut may be found at Recreation.gov. To get a Christmas tree permit, go online to Recreation.gov ...

Vocational Rehabilitation now known as WisAbility

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced that its Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the program designed to support individuals with disabilities to find and maintain employment, will now be known as WisAbility. The program’s new identity reflects its longstanding commitment to helping individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment and supporting Wisconsin employers in building a skilled and inclusive workforce. “WisAbility represents an exciting new chapter in our ongoing commitment to helping Wisconsinites of all abilities achieve ...

Some monarchs tagged in Wisconsin arrive in Mexico

After a nearly 1,400-mile flight, Snickers has made it. And so have David, Nancy, Otto and Bug — just to name a few. They’re the monarch butterflies who have been tracked by the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance since September when they were tagged in Wisconsin. Their migration ...

Program Nov. 18 in Crivitz on youth marijuana use

CRIVITZ, Wis. — Communities that Care of Marinette & Menominee Counties invites community members to attend its community talk, “Marijuana, Teens and Tomorrow,” an educational town hall focused on youth marijuana use, its potential impacts, and what parents, caregivers and communities need to know to help protect the next generation. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Crivitz High School Auditorium, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for light refreshments and giveaway registration. The evening will feature a 45-minute documentary screening of ...

Forecast points to mild winter as drought turns extreme

Temperatures in the Upper Peninsula this winter may range 4 to 6 degrees higher than average as a potentially record-setting El Nino is expected to shape global weather patterns, according to AccuWeather forecasters. El Nino, characterized by warmer-than-normal sea-surface temperatures over ...