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The northern lights will dazzle this weekend but could affect your devices
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s time to get your camera ready for tonight because the northern lights are coming back, and this time you could be seeing even more colors — even ones you haven’t seen before. Right now, our planet is going through a geomagnetic storm....
Marshfield expands same-day access
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - In response to the closure of HSHS and Prevea Health, Marshfield clinic locations now offer same-day appointments for some services to create greater access for adult and pediatric patients. According to a news release from Marshfield Clinic Health System on May 9, it has created...
Medford continues strong play with series win over Northland Pines
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WJFW) - It was business as usual for the Medford Raiders this Saturday afternoon as they completed a doubleheader sweep of Northland Pines. The Raiders were able to take game one and follow it up with a hard fought victory in game two. The Raiders were in a hole early in game two as the Eagles were able to put two runs on the board in the top of the first inning. But this Medford club is a resilient bunch and they were able to rally and tie the game up at 2-2 in the second inning. The Eagles would put give the Raiders a fight as they would not go away, however Medford's offense was too much for Northland Pines and they won game two by a final score of 9-7.
Hardee’s reopens on Hwy 13 under new ownership
Hardees in Medford has reopened under new ownership. The restaurant, which had closed late last fall officially reopened on Wednesday morning with a new look, upgraded equipment and a mix of new and familiar faces. Kevin and Kaitlynn Hanusa of Rice Lake are the new owner operators of the Medford...
Dairy farmer speaks on impact of migrant workers
ATHENS, Wis. (WJFW) - Many policymakers and residents in Wisconsin have voiced concern about influx of illegal immigrants in Wisconsin and the issues that come from it. But immigrants also make up a large portion of the farming workforce in the state. One place where both sides of this debate agree is that the path to citizenship needs to improve.
Attorney clears Gilman district administrator, high school principal under investigation
As Gilman’s administrator is cleared of wrongdoing, the high school principal is under scrutiny and on unpaid leave as investigation is done into allegations against him. On Wednesday, May 8, Cheryl Ustianowski, President of the Gilman Board of Education issued the following statement: “As many of you are aware, current and past employees have filed a number of complaints alleging that administrators in the Gilman School District were creating a hostile work environment. Attorney Justin Andrews conducted an independent investigation. Attorney Andrews completed his investigation, finding any claims against Superintendent Leipart unsubstantiated, and reported his findings to the Board of Education at its April meeting. At the Board’s direction both the accusers and the accused have been advised of the findings of Attorney Andrews’ investigation and the Board’s responses.
Wood County inspections: See how your favorite Marshfield- and Wisconsin Rapids-area restaurants performed
The following are the latest results of Wood County Health Department inspections on licensed food establishments and other types of businesses, which the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune and Marshfield News-Herald report monthly. Hewitt. Marshfield. Hampton Inn & Suites, 400 W. Upham St.: April 16: Three violations: Test kit not available...
Abbotsford denied LRIP funding; choose Elm instead of Fifth Street
The Abbotsford City Council had to call an audible after Dan Borchardt of MSA notified the council it did not receive the Local Road Improvement Program funding it had applied for from the state. The funding would have provided the city with up to 50% funding for the street project.
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