SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s outdoor skating rinks will be closing for the season at the end of the week. According to the city of Superior, all outdoor ice rinks will close for the season the evening of Friday, February 28 due to deteriorating ice conditions. For more information, you can visit the city of Superior website here. Categories: News, News…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Milwaukee police say they have cleared out more than 20 buildings at one of the nation’s largest breweries after a gunman killed five employees there. Authorities identified the assailant who attacked the Molson Coors complex on Wednesday as a 51-year-old Milwaukee man who worked there. Police say he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting occurred…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy says it will implement safety enhancements to the Superior refinery to offset emissions released in the 2018 explosion and fire. As reported by Wisconsin Public Radio, the proposed settlement was filed in federal court Friday and is an amendment to the Superior refinery’s consent decree. According to the settlement Husky Energy says it will: Add…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 38 other states in an investigation into electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc.’s marketing practices. Kaul announced he was joining the probe Tuesday. He said the investigation will focus on whether JUUL targets youth, its claims about nicotine content and statements about the safety of its products. The National…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Authorities say three people died in snowmobile accidents last weekend, boosting the number of deaths to 17 for the season. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says all three of the victims were from Illinois. The Journal Sentinel reports that two of them died after striking trees and one person was killed after being struck by another…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-Stinson Avenue remains closed on Monday in Superior at the Husky Energy Refinery site. This is after concerns arose that a stack had been seen swaying there on Thursday last week. On Saturday, they had trained experts enter the site to safely conduct a closer examination of the stack. All evidence to-date shows no damage, according to Husky. Based…
ASHLAND, Wis. — A 66-year-old man had to be rescued from a house fire in Ashland Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported around 3:35 p.m. in a home at 1618 4th St E. When firefighters arrived, they had to bring a ladder to the second floor of the structure to rescue the man who was trapped there. The fire was…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mayor Paine says the City of Superior and Husky Energy are continuing to monitor the refinery after crews were evacuated from the site Thursday afternoon due to structural integrity issues with a stack. “The City of Superior will continue to monitor the refinery and support Husky’s efforts to safely stabilize the site. Public safety remains our highest…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes on the SUNSPOT BUS! If you are battling the winter blues, cabin fever, vitamin D deficiency and finding yourself not being very active, light therapy can help you! ABOUT: The further one lives north of the equator, the less sunshine hits the surface of the earth or…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature has sent a $250 million income tax cut to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who appears likely to veto it. Both the Senate and Assembly voted to pass the tax cut Thursday on mostly party-line votes. Evers has not said whether he will sign the measure. Republicans introduced it after new estimates projected the…
MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Air Force says Madison’s Truax Field is the preferred location for the next squadron of F-35 fighter jets despite some negative environmental impacts. The Air Force’s study finds that about 1,019 households would be impacted by average daily noise levels about 65 decibels, which is considered incompatible with residential areas. The study also found the…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – A Milwaukee man is charged with trying to kill his girlfriend by dousing her with gasoline while she slept and lighting her on fire. Bond for 28-year-old Javante Jefferson was set at $500,000 during a court appearance Tuesday. The 23-year-old woman suffered life-threatening, third-degree burns to 60% of her body. Jefferson is charged with attempted first-degree intentional…
Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday’s Wisconsin Spring Primary Election **98% of Precincts Reporting** Representatives in Congress District 7 (Democrat) – One Advances Tricia Zunker – 35,562 votes | 89% Lawrence Dale – 4,473 votes | 11% Representatives in Congress District 7 (Republican) – One Advances Tom Tiffany – 43,766 votes | 58%…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Assembly is slated to vote on a bipartisan bill designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs. The measure that’s up for a vote Tuesday is part of a growing call nationwide to do something about rising prescription drug prices. A lack of transparency has created a system in which drugmakers, middlemen called pharmacy…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Polls are now open for the Wisconsin spring primary election. Two Republican candidates and two Democratic candidates are running to replace former Congressman Sean Duffy’s seat in District 7. The Democratic candidates are Lawrence Dale and Tricia Zunker, and the Republican candidates are Jason Church and Tom Tiffany with only one to advance. Running for justice of…
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – A 23-year-old male was severely injured in an early Saturday morning snowmobile crash. Authorities say the crash happened at the Four Seasons Resort in Namakagon around 1:35 a.m. According to reports, 23-year-old Ryan Schelle, of Breda, IA, was ejected from his snowmobile after colliding into two other parked snowmobiles outside of the resort. Schelle was flown…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A fundraising event for the benefit of WITC Dreamkeepers Fund, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank and Rotary International Projects. During the event, there will be a live auction, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and raffles. The main event sponsor is Keyport Liquor Categories: Community, Entertainment, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
RIDGELAND, Wis. – Every year, Ridgeland, Wisconsin holds a chicken toss as part of its Pioneer Days celebration. At the event, more than a hundred live chickens are thrown off a roof into a crowd of people. Some say it’s a harmless small town tradition. “Everyone stops you and says nice chicken and stuff like that. It’s just a fun…
MINONG, Wis. – The American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race is next weekend in Hayward. Kids in Minong have been training to ski in the Barnebirkie Youth Ski Tour during Birkebeiner weekend. Students at NorthStar Community Charter School do project-based learning, meaning they can sometimes get outside during their school day and learn activities like cross-country skiing. Once or twice a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Fire Department responded to a house fire located at 6831 Ogden Avenue in the Village of Superior shortly before 1:30 p.m. Thursday. When crews arrived, heavy smoke and fire were observed coming from the windows on the east and south sides of the home. Officials say all residents were out of the home. The fire was…
HAYWARD, Wis. – Events leading up to the American Birkebeiner kick off Thursday, February 20 in Hayward, Wisconsin. Preparations are already underway, with excitement getting wild in the region. Ben Popp, Executive Director of the Birkie chatted with FOX 21’s Brett Scott Friday morning regarding preparations and the potential for a record-setting year. “It’s interesting, we had so much snow…
CHEQUAMEGON BAY, Wis. – The 24th annual Book Across the Bay takes place Saturday, February 15th, 2020. Book Across the Bay is the upper Midwest’s most unique winter event, open to skiers and snowshoers of all ages and ability levels. The 10-kilometer course, which is groomed for both classic-style and skate skiing, starts in Ashland and ends in Washburn, and…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Six new Superior firefighters and the city’s Fire Chief were sworn into duty Thursday. And for one firefighter, the ceremony connected him to his roots. Pride beamed throughout Superior Council Chambers, as excited friends and family watched four new firefighters officially become part of the Superior Fire Department. It was a different type of ceremony, because two of…
PLAINFIELD, Wis.-School district officials in Waushara County say a kindergarten student was killed and her sibling was injured when they were struck by a vehicle just before boarding a bus. The Tri-County Area School District says the children were hit along Highway 73 southeast of Plainfield just after 7 a.m. Monday. WLUK-TV reports district administrator Anthony Marinack says the bus…
PLAINFIELD, Wis. – School district officials in Waushara County say a kindergarten student was killed and her sibling was injured when they were struck by a vehicle just before boarding a bus. The Tri-County Area School District says the children were hit along Highway 73 southeast of Plainfield just after 7 a.m. Monday. WLUK-TV reports district administrator Anthony Marinack says…
IRON RIVER, Wis. – The community of Iron River, Wisconsin, is thrilled to be hosting the 2nd annual Northern Pines Sled Dog Race on Saturday, February 15. The event is happening at the Northern Pines Golf Course and Event Center. It’s free and open to the public. Races will begin around 8:30 a.m. Organizers encourage families in the region come…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Public Library was packed with hundreds of community members Friday night, who came out to celebrate and love their local artists. The Library hosted the 10th Annual Love Your Local Artists event. About 40 different local artists and craftspeople showed off their pieces to between 250 and 400 attendees, giving them a fun activity to do…
(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) SUPERIOR, Wis. – Enbridge Inc. has launched the permitting process for rerouting its Line 5 pipeline across northern Wisconsin. The company decided to reroute the pipeline after the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa sued to force the removal of the line from its reservation. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Calgary, Alberta-based Enbridge is seeking…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot and Brett Scott are locked up, in “Alcatraz prison”. Find out if they can escape… Join in on the escape room fun THIS WEEKEND ONLY. Thurs Feb. 6, Fri Feb. 7 & Sat. Feb 8th at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, 305 E 2nd St, Superior,…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved tuition hikes for nonresident and graduate students at six institutions. Increases will range between 1.5% and 25% at UW-Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Platteville, River Falls, Stevens Point, and Whitewater starting this fall. The schools say they need more money to cover instruction, raises, recruiting faculty, technology and training…
MANISTEE, Mich. (AP) – High water levels are wreaking havoc in the Great Lakes. The five inland seas are bursting at the seams during the region’s wettest period in more than a century, which scientists say is likely connected to the warming climate. And no relief is in sight. Forecasters expect the lakes to remain high well into 2020. Homes…
UPDATE: The Superior Fire Department has confirmed that a 52-year-old man was killed. He had no working smoke detectors. We’ll update this story tonight at 5:30 and 9 p.m. ——- SUPERIOR, Wis. – One person is dead following a house fire in Superior Tuesday night. According to the Superior Fire Department, fire crews responded to reports of smoke coming from…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin resident has been sickened with a new virus that originated in China and spread across the world, the first case in Wisconsin and the 12th in the country, health officials said Wednesday. The patient is an adult isolated at their home but state health officials would not say where they are located, their age…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin legislators are set to take public comments on a new Republican bill designed to prevent a backlog of untested sexual assault kits. The proposal has deepened the rift between Republicans and Democrats. In addition to kit submission protocols, the bill mandates police to notify immigration authorities of anyone in the country illegally arrested for sexual…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Are you feeling extra intelligent or lucky this week? If so, you may want to visit the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior February 6 – 8. Escape the Bong 2.0 is presented by Heritage Window & Door. The fundraising event is back by popular demand for a second year in a row. The escape…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The daubers were out and the music was flowing at the Spirit Room in Superior for a “Musical Bingo” fundraiser. It was all to support Siggy’s Musical Garden Incorporated. Sigrid “Siggy” Johnson The non-profit creates outreach programs that connect local musicians, like Similiar Dogs who played at the Bingo event, with elder care facilities, youth programs and…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The two leaders of Milwaukee’s host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention have been placed on leave pending an investigation into allegations that they oversaw a toxic work environment. The Associated Press obtained a letter on Tuesday about the probe into the group’s president, Liz Gilbert, and its chief of staff, Adam Alonso. They didn’t…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Nearly 100 delegates from four Wisconsin counties met at UWS to go over their final agenda to take to Madison for Superior Days next week. Delegates learned about each of the legislative issues, including, according to officials, the drug crisis and mental health service improvements. They also met with their lobby teams and received final instructions for the…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – On Monday, the American red cross partnered with UW-Superior and local law enforcement agencies to host the “Battle of the Badges” blood drive. Everyone who donates can vote between the superior fire department and police department to decide their favorite area law enforcement agency. Organizers say the goal is to try and get more people to donate…
ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) — A northern Wisconsin man has been sentenced to more than 65 years behind bars for setting his former girlfriend’s bed on fire as she slept in it. Eugene Stumbaugh, 54, of Ashland was sentenced Thursday after a jury convicted him in November of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, arson and bail jumping. Stumbaugh could have faced up…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Upper Wisconsin, Superior Campus is hosting the 1st annual Steppin’ Up for Dyslexia fundraiser to celebrate its first year of service to local youth. It’s happening Friday, February 7 at the Historic Masonic Acacia-Itasca Masonic Lodge 3117 North 21st Street in Superior. Doors open a 6:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy an evening…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill designed to prevent a backlog of untested sexual assault kits, scrapping proposals championed by Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul. The Senate overwhelmingly passed bills in October that would create new kit submission and tracking requirements but they’ve stalled in the Assembly. Kaul has blasted Republicans who control that chamber for…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin high school teacher has been charged in federal court with seven counts of attempting to create child pornography by secretly recording minors twice in 2019. The charges follow an investigation that was triggered by the discovery of hidden recording devices in the Minneapolis hotel room of students he was chaperoning on a business club…
(AP Photo) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday signed into law a bipartisan bill that increases funding for homeless shelters by $1 million over the next two years. The Legislature passed the bill last week. It is the only one of eight bills in a homelessness package that has cleared both the state Senate and Assembly. The…
(courtesy: Twitter/UW-Madison, WeatherTech) MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine will be featured in a Super Bowl commercial that highlights a dog that survived cancer. WeatherTech, which makes pet care products among other things, is paying for Sunday’s $6 million, 30-second ad. The star of the commercial is Scout, a golden retriever whose owner is WeatherTech…
BELOIT, Wis. (AP) – Police in the City of Beloit say an elementary school student brought a loaded handgun to school Tuesday. A teacher at Todd Elementary School saw the gun in a backpack, confiscated the backpack and took steps to make sure other students in the classroom were safe. Police were called to the school around 8:45 a.m. Because…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence touted alternatives to a public school education during a visit to the state where the private school voucher program began. His stop Tuesday in battleground Wisconsin was part of a celebration of national school choice week. Pence and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos were both drowned out briefly by chants of “shame”…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Japanese New Year will be front and center at Christ Lutheran Church in Superior on Monday, January 27. Superior Sister City Commission is hosting the annual Japanese New Year’s Celebration. The event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and will run though 8:00 p.m. It’s free and open to the public. Participants will enjoy foods, activities, origami, Kimono…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – For the first time in at least 30 years, a candidate for council in Superior is being challenged by another candidate over his nomination papers for reelection. The candidate in question is incumbent Brent Fennessey — current president of the council. And now the Wisconsin Elections Commission is reviewing whether Fennessey should be allowed on the ballot…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Three confirmed cases of whooping cough have been found between Superior Middle and High Schools, and other cases are pending. The Pertussis virus leads to a harsh cough which could stop breathing in some younger children, causing health officials to urge parents to keep watch. Whooping cough first shows as common cold symptoms before manifesting in a violent…
