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Court docs show history of disputes between Park Falls woman and her accused killer – but no firearms restriction
A 57-year-old Park Falls woman shot to death earlier this month had a restraining order against her accused killer, but a judge in the case did not issue a firearms restriction, court records show. That means 50-year-old Christopher Dyer, who is jailed on a $1 million cash bond, could have...
Michalski wins at Distance Night
Chequamegon High School senior Autumn Michalski won her event at the Hale Distance Night meet at West Allis Athletic Complex on April 26. Michalski was the only athlete from the four area schools to compete. Michalski placed first in the 1,600 metter run with a time of 4:56.77. Northland Pines senior Nora Gremban was second with 4:59.42, and Rosholt senior Sophia Bablitch was third with 5:02.38. Slinger sophomore Piper Schuster...
Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant 'in error' for Minocqua Brewing owner
Last week, an arrest warrant issued for Kirk Bangstad, the owner of Minocqua Brewing Company was issued in error by the court, according to court documents. Bangstad recently made headlines as he was ...
Women can experience a range of symptoms during menopause
WOODRUFF, Wisc. (WJFW) -- Menopause marks the end of female fertility. But when it begins can vary from woman to woman. “Menopause is when a woman stops ovulating,” said Dr. Joelle Wennlund who is a Gynecologist at Aspirus Woodruff Clinic. Menopause is when a woman has gone 12 months...
LDF Board changes, planting more trees, new 12th Senate District candidate
The Town Board of Lac du Flambeau will be expanding to five members, Wisconsin is increasing its goal of planting more trees across the state, small business owner Andi Rich has announced her candidacy for Wisconsin's 12th Senate District.
UPDATE: Homicide investigation continues in Park Falls
The Wisconsin Dept. of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation has identified the suspect in a fatal shooting earlier this month as 50-year-old Christopher J. Dyer. Park Falls Police responded at about 4 p.m. April 13 to a report of shots fired near the 600 block of Second Avenue North. They arrived to discover one victim dead of multiple gunshot wounds.
Softball leaders Chequamegon and Athens to meet
The Athens High School girls softball team remains in first place with a 5-0 record in the Marawood-North conference and a 9-2 overall record. The team will play at second place Chequamegon on April 30, before hosting the Eagles on May 2. Chequamegon is 3-1 in the conference and 9-1 overall. The Eagles most recently won 2-1 against Newman Catholic, and are on a six game win streak after taking two-game series from Prentice and Flambeau, and splitting a series with Phillips. ...
Chequamegon High School achieves high ranking in new report
PARK FALLS, Wis. - A ranking from the U.S. News and World Report ranked Chequamegon High School as one of the best high schools in Wisconsin and the nation. CHS ranked 51 out of 462 ranked high schools in Wisconsin and 1,873 out of 17,655 high schools nationally. High schools...
Schienebeck, Morgan win events at Eagle River
Chequamegon High School seniors Robert Schienebeck and AJ Morgan placed first in events at the Eagle Relays meet at Northland Pines High School in Eagle River on Apr 25. The Eagles were the only area school to compete at the event. Chequamegon placed fourth among the boys varsity teams, seventh in junior varsity, and seventh among the boys throwers team scores. Chequamegon placed fifth among the girls varsity teams. “This...
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