ANTIGO, Wisconsin (FOX 9) – Atmospheric conditions at high altitudes are causing ice to build up on migrating loons’ bodies, causing them to land in dangerous situations, according to the Raptor Education Group. The Raptor Education Group, located in Antigo, Wisconsin, near Wausau, says they’ve received several calls this week of people finding loons stranded on the ground. A photo the group shared on Facebook shows a…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After years of opposition to any form of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are now working privately to build support for a medical cannabis program that could win bipartisan backing and be enacted into law later this year, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press on Thursday. For now, the group of lawmakers — whom Vos…
DULUTH, MINN. — The Superior School District will be closing one elementary school for the 2024 – 20-25 school year. At Monday’s school board meeting the board members voted 3 to 2 to close Lake Superior Elementary Superior School Superintendent Amy Starzecki says the district and the school board did a lot of planning prior to making the decision to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A doorbell camera in Superior picked up a pretty scary — but proud — moment for some dog parents. Coop Two Mini Aussies recently were approached by a coyote in Superior’s Billings Park neighborhood. Roxie Owner Dennis Johnson told FOX 21 that Coop, the 1.5-year-old male, sprang into action to protect his 10-month-old sister, Roxie. Coop did…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The School District of Superior’s Board of Education has voted to close the Lake Superior Elementary School at the end of the 2023-24 school year. The School Board voted 3-2 to consolidate one of the two rural schools in the Superior School district. The board had three decision to decide on, including keeping all schools open or…
The following schools are closed, delayed or holding classes virtually for Monday, April 17, 2023: Ashland Schools: Closed Bayfield School District: Closed Bessemer Area School District: Closed Floodwood School District: Closed Solon Springs School District: Closed / Remote Leaning South Shore Schools: Closed / Remote Learning Washburn Schools: Closed / Remote Learning Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News,…
Wildfire season has begun in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin National Guard Black Hawks have been deployed to multiple large wildfires in the southern part of the state. Juneau and Monroe counties are being affected. The Jake Pine Fire is affecting more than 80 acres, as of Thursday. Residents have been evacuated there. The fire is contained. The second fire is near…
Current Wisconsin Fire Situation – Wisconsin DNR WISCONSIN — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #191 declaring a state of emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions. “Protecting Wisconsinites from the destructive danger of wildfire is a top priority. Although northern Wisconsin still has considerable snow cover, the danger is extreme across much of the state today,” said Gov….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who spearheaded legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages last year, announced on Wednesday that she is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin. Baldwin, 60, said in a statement that she intends to continue fighting for the working class and families struggling with inflation, as well as opposing Wisconsin’s abortion ban. No…
IRON RIVER, WI. — The Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library in Iron River is looking to expand and preserve a piece of historical land. The library hopes to make it into a green space for the community to enjoy, while also working with the Western Bayfield County Historical Society to save its deep-rooted history. Adjacent to the library sits a…
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (FOX 9) – Wisconsin authorities on Monday identified the Cameron and Chetek police officers who were killed during a traffic stop on Saturday, as well as the suspect involved in the shooting. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday identified the two officers as Chetek Police Officer Emily Breidenbach, 32, and Cameron Police Officer Hunter Scheel, 23. Breidenbach had five…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Peeps took over the Fairlawn Mansion Saturday for a big “MasterPeeps” art contest. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was one of the judges. There were three categories – youngsters, individuals, and groups/families. There were many creative designs and ideas, like the Aerial Lift Bridge, a fancy necklace and even a slide dog race creations. A big life-sized Peep…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Sunday “our hearts are heavy” a day after two police officers were shot to death during a traffic stop. “”Our hearts are heavy for the Chetek and Cameron police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty yesterday. Kathy and I are praying for the officers’ families, colleagues, and…
Superior, Wisc. — A sweet new contest at the Fairlawn Mansion in Superior is happening Saturday and preparations were underway Friday. It’s called Studio One Photography’s first annual Northland Peeps Art show where you can enter peeps-themed art into a contest to win fun prizes. There are around 20 works of art including a ‘peep-eroni pizza’, a statue of liberty,…
Easter meals are celebrated in different ways by families. Of course, cooking at home is one tradition, but dining out is another. It looked deceptively quiet Friday afternoon, but the restaurant at the Barker’s Island Inn will be filled come Sunday. Preparations are underway for their annual Easter Buffet, which has now been a tradition for over thirty years. Families…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 19-year-old man was charged Friday for allegedly robbing a cab driver at gunpoint in Duluth. The criminal complaint says the man is Jaquiel Joseph Omiga. He appeared in court Friday morning. He is charged with aggravated, first-degree robbery, and threats of violence with a reckless disregard of the risk. He turned 19 this week. The criminal…
The Superior Fire Department held a special ceremony Thursday for men and women who have been working quietly, and patiently. Both new and veteran members of the department were sworn in, honored and recognized. Proud family members and friends were there for the big moments. Thanks to the familiar refrain, “Due to COVID,” there had not been a ceremony like…
SUPERIOR, WISC. — Now that the plant has been rebuilt by its new owner Cenovus, the company says it will restart operations within the next couple of months. We talked with the Fire Chief of the Superior Fire Department to find out what preparations the department is taking in advance of the reopening of the plant. It was five years ago…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Public Library is preparing for the weekend with an Easter themed story time. Every Tuesday the library puts on a story time for kids to come enjoy. These readings are open for families to bring their young children where they can meet and play with other kids their age. Tuesday was all about incorporating the…
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democratic-backed Milwaukee judge won the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, ensuring liberals will take over majority control of the court for the first time in 15 years with the fate of the state’s abortion ban on the line. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz, 60, defeated former Justice Dan Kelly, who previously worked for…
WISCONSIN — Monday morning, supporters of Judge Janet Protasiewicz held a virtual press conference to discuss why they are endorsing her for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Those in attendance included several Wisconsin OB/GYNs and medical students advocating for a woman’s right to abortion. They say current laws on abortion are outdated and put unnecessary burdens, stress, and risks on both…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, better known as CASDA, will be hosting events throughout the month for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The first event happened over in Superior Monday at the Douglas County Courthouse where Mayor Jim Paine offered his proclamation to make April Sexual Assault Awareness Month. CASDA is hoping to bring awareness to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Superior held a collaborative career and internship fair Thursday with almost 90 employers ready to meet with students. The Head of the Lakes Job and Internship Fair is the area’s top regional job fair. Students from UMD, St. Scholastica, and UWS all came to meet with employers. There was a range of opportunities for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — If you like craft beer and fun, the Gitchee Gumee Brewfest is the place to be this Saturday at Wessman Arena in Superior. More than two dozen brewers will be set up to pour all types of samples for hundreds of people from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 and available at Keyport Liquor and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior’s city clerk of less than two years has avoided possible termination by entering into a separation agreement. As part of the agreement, Camila Ramos will be paid through June 24 for a total of around $20,000, according to city officials. This comes after Ramos called for a public Human Resources meeting and the removal of a…
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — The United States Postal Service is holding a job fair next week at 9 of its post offices in Northwest Wisconsin. The event is happening April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and no appointment is accessary. Ashland, Bayfield, Birchwood, Hayward, Minong, Shell Lake, Solon Springs, Spooner, and winter post offices are all ready to hire….
BRULE, Wis. – The state known for its cheese is moving full swing with another popular food product–maple syrup. FOX 21 photojournalist Nathaniel LeCapitaine takes us to the Brule River Farm where maple tapping is underway as long as temperatures cooperate. Categories: Business, Community, Environment, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News, Wisconsin
WASHBURN, Wis. — Trails are closing for the season in Bayfield County starting Friday night. According to the Bayfield County Forestry & Parks Department, Bayfield County snowmobile and ATV/UTV trails will close for season on March 31 at 11:59 p.m. For ATV/UTV trails as conditions allow, they will re-open sometime in early May. For the updated trail conditions, click here….
It won’t be long until all of the snow on the ground melts and ends up in area waterways. This is a common occurrence as warmer temperatures arrive and thaw out the Northland for Spring. However, this year could be a bad one in regards to flooding. The National Weather Service Office in Duluth has released their latest spring flood…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and his fellow Democrats worked Tuesday to keep the spotlight on abortion ahead of next month’s state Supreme Court election, resurrecting a bill that would repeal the state’s 1849 ban on the practice. Democrats introduced the bill in June days before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973…
Superior, Wisc. –Churches in the Catholic Diocese of Superior have been raising funds this month to support humanitarian relief efforts during the war in Ukraine. The Diocese has 103 parishes located across northern Wisconsin and thus far they’ve raised just shy of 200 thousand dollars. The money is earmarked for Catholic Relief Services assisting in Central and Eastern Europe. Much…
Superior, Wisc. — St. Patrick’s Day is a day when the Irish in all of us do a little celebrating in honor of the Emerald Isle. With the wearing of the green and many people having a good time at local bars, the Superior Fire Department wants to remind everyone to be safe and to make sure your friends are…
Superior, Wisc. It’s generally not someone you want to call, a tow truck, but it needs to be done. That’s the case for law enforcement as well, when there’s a crash and the vehicles need to be towed away. The four tow companies that work with the City of Superior say they need more money to tow the vehicles for…
NORTHLAND — With the major winter storm coming in the Twin Ports, there are many schools closed, delayed, or holding an e-learning day from home. After school activities may also be affected. Below is the list which will be updated continuously. School Closings & Delays Cherry School – Closed. Nashwauk Keewatin School – Closed. North Woods Schools – Closed. South Shore…
HIGHLAND, Wis. (FOX 9) – A few miles outside the small town of Highland, Wisconsin, in Douglas County, there’s a monument to pursuing your passion. At 10 feet high, 22 feet wide, and weighing in at more than 24,000 pounds, this oval-shaped sphere is believed to be the heaviest ball of twine in the world. “I love it. I love things like…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature unveiled a bill Wednesday that would create rape and incest exceptions to the state’s 1849 abortion ban and clarify when abortions that protect the health of the mother would be allowed, but would not return the same rights that were in place under Roe v. Wade. The move comes as…
On Saturday, not just Minnesota, not just Midwestern sports fans but the sports world was shattered by the loss of Superior, Wis. native, Harry Peter Grant Jr., better known as Bud Grant. Grant who grew up in Superior, excelled from a young age as a three-sport athlete. Leading him to the University of Minnesota where he lettered in football, basketball…
Superior, Wisc. — With rising prices at the grocery store, more people have been relying on food banks to help save their budget. But with winter keeping food shelves nearly bare, different insurance companies hosted a fundraiser for Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank at a Superior bowling alley. It’s odd to think that a bowling alley, 75 insurance companies,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Fire Department took time Friday morning to show off a new piece of equipment, a UTV that’s better known as the Polaris Ranger. Thanks to a $30,000 grant from Cenovus Superior Refinery and another $20,000 from the city. This new vehicle actually replaces 2 vehicles the department uses now, a snowmobile and a smaller UTV….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are preparing to again block a new policy from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers that requires students to get vaccinated twice against meningitis and tightening student chickenpox vaccination mandates. The Legislature’s GOP-controlled rules committee held a public hearing on the policy Tuesday. A committee vote to block the policy could soon follow, perhaps within days….
Esko, Minn. — The need for special education teachers is growing. And for special education teachers in the early childhood years, the need is growing even faster. Recently the University of Wisconsin Superior began an online only licensure track for students to obtain the birth through three childhood special education license. This is the Growing with Love Childcare Center in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Some concerned parents in Superior spoke up at Monday night’s school board meeting about the district’s plans to possibly consolidate its elementary schools from six to five. A half-dozen parents took to the podium to speak against closing either Lake Superior or Four Corners elementary schools. They said they want more information about the financial benefit of…
St. Patrick’s Day is less than 2 weeks away leading McDonald’s to bring back its Shamrock Shake, for a good cause. Starting March 6 through March 16 select McDonald’s locations in Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and Michigan will donate 25 cents from every Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry purchased. This will be to support Ronald McDonald House Charities in Minnesota….
Superior, Wisc. — Superior Water Light and Power customers may have difficulty reaching the company by phone. The company’s communications department tells Fox 21 that there is an intermittent phone outage probem happening. The outages are affecting both SWL&P’s local phone number and its 800 number. In the event you are a SWL&P customer and have a natural gas or…
Gordon, Wisc. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s office is investigating concerns about how some funds are being handled in the town of Gordon. A judge has agreed to issue subpeona’s in the effort to learn more about questions involving finances for a popular town event. Joy Rogers was the treasurer of the committee that put together the annual Gordon Good…
LENROOT, Wis. — One person is dead after a head-on collision on Highway 63 in the Town of Lenroot Tuesday morning. The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office says a 27-year-old man from Cable, Wisconsin named Harley Karow was driving north on 63 when he suddenly crossed over the center line and crashed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. Karow was found dead…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican head of the state Assembly’s higher education committee wants to limit future University of Wisconsin tuition increases to no more than the rate of inflation, an idea unveiled Tuesday that comes after a decade of frozen tuitions. The proposal from Rep. David Murphy and Sen. Andre Jacque, both Republicans, would prohibit the UW Board…
HAYWARD, Wisc.– Covering 50 kilometers the Slumberland American Birkiebeiner started in the city of Cable Saturday morning and finished in Hayward. The race started in 1973 and has now expanded to a 5 day long event. The Birkie is the largest cross-country ski marathon in North America. Besides the main event held Saturday, there was a junior race and a…
UPDATE (Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m.) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the stretch of US 2/Wisconsin 13 is open. The roadway had been closed for about 9 hours Thursday. It opened back up at 4:05 p.m. ORIGINAL POST: Howling winds and driven snow are blowing through Ashland, and at least one roadway has said, “Okay, Enough Already!” The Wisconsin…
Northwestern, Wisc. — The snow came, just not as much as we thought there would be…none-the-less…people stayed hunkered down in their homes. With schools closed, business and government offices shut down, there was not too much vehicular traffic in Superior and these was even less pedestrian traffic. While the city didn’t have as many issues with the wind, it was…
