Kaul argues state law does not prohibit absentee ballot drop boxes

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined an ongoing legal battle over the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the state’s elections, with the state Department of Justice filing a brief that argues state law does not prohibit their use.

by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner April 26, 2024 Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined an ongoing legal battle over the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the state’s elections, with the state Department of Justice filing a brief that argues state law does not prohibit their use.  The brief, filed with the state Supreme Court Wednesday, sides with Priorities USA, the national non-profit…

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Wisconsin soybean farmers fund SoyFoam effort to reduce PFAS in firefighting foam

SoyFoam doesn’t have the risk of typical firefighting foam, according to president of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board.

By Courtney Everett | Wisconsin Public Radio Could a soybean-based foam help extinguish fires and prevent toxic chemicals from seeping into Wisconsin waterways? The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board certainly hopes so. The board’s president, Pat Mullolly, recently visited Dalton, Georgia, to observe farmers and volunteer firefighters using a new soybean-based product called SoyFoam. “It…

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Federal rule banning noncompete agreements could give Wisconsinites more job mobility

Under the rule, new noncompete agreements will be banned for all workers. Existing agreements will not be enforceable, except for those with senior executives.

By Joe Schulz | Wisconsin Public Radio A new federal rule could give Wisconsinites more mobility in the labor market, especially for workers at a prominent Dane County company. The Federal Trade Commission this week voted 3-2 to ban noncompete agreements, which may ban workers from finding jobs with industry competitors after they leave their current jobs. The regulation is already facing legal…

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Everest Metro Police log this week

From theft to kidnapping (!!) - this week's Everest Metro Police log:

Wausau Pilot & Review The following notable incidents were reported to the Everest Metro Police Department from April 18-25, 2024: 04-25-2024-Media-BlotterDownload Past logsEverest Metro Police log for week ending Jan. 18, 2024DateJanuary 21, 2024Everest Metro Police log this weekDateApril 20, 2024Everest Metro Police log this weekDateMarch 15, 2024

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WisDOT North Central Region Road Construction Update

Road tripping this weekend? Here's what to expect on the highways:

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) North Central Region provides interstate and state highway construction updates for the following counties in north central Wisconsin: Adams, Green Lake, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Portage, Price, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties. Construction schedules may fluctuate…

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Today in History: Today is Saturday, April 27, the 118th day of 2024.

By The Associated Press Today’s Highlight in History: On April 27, 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines. On this date: In 1810, Ludwig van Beethoven wrote one of his most famous piano compositions, the Bagatelle in A-minor. In 1813, the Battle of York took place in Upper Canada during the War of 1812 as a U.S. force defeated the British…

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Recipe of the Week: Organic sausage flatbread with tomato, arugula, spinach and onion

Wausau Pilot & Review Find fresh ingredients and much more at Downtown Grocery, 607 Third St, Wausau. Visit them online and visit their two-story space to Shop, Eat, and Relax in Downtown since 2006! This week’s recipe is a crowd pleaser, using fresh ingredients for a tasty finish. Feel free to substitute ingredients to your taste – and yes, you can try making it on the grill, too. Have fun…

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Measles confirmed in southern Wisconsin

We now have some locations of possible exposure sites:

Wausau Pilot & Review Following a confirmed case of measles, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in coordination with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health, are working to identify and directly notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus. The investigation has identified the following exposure locations in public settings for which a…

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AbbyBank Foundation donates $1,100 to Big Brothers Big Sisters

The AbbyBank Foundation, Inc. recently donated $1,100 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin. The donation will help the organization buy a Microsoft Surface tablet. This investment will provide mentors and mentees with valuable tools for communication, learning and staying connected, furthering the organization’s mission of igniting the potential within every child.

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Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead

The Bucks are all banged up....let's hope for a better game 4.

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton struggled to find his shooting touch Friday night. So he looked for other ways to impact the game — a thunderous slam dunk off a rebound, finding open teammates and patiently waiting for a chance to make a statement. Then in the waning seconds of overtime, Haliburton wanted the ball. The All-Star guard completed a…

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Wausau weather for Saturday and Sunday

Wausau Pilot & Review Today Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 13 to 21 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight Mostly cloudy,…

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Monk Gardens changes name, announces "new chapter" in Wausau

What do you think of the new name?

Wausau Pilot & Review Monk Botanical Gardens will become Wausau Botanic Gardens, according to a news release issued Friday. The release from Executive Director Darcie Howard said the decision was made after discussion and consideration by the board of directors and staff in light of “blossoming growth and budding presence across the region and even statewide.” Monk Botanical Gardens, 1800 N.…

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D.C. Everest wins 12 events, rolls to team title at home five-team track invite

Postler, Edwards each win two individual events for the Evergreens.

Wausau Pilot & Review WESTON – D.C. Everest won 12 events and easily won its home five-team D.C. Everest Boys Track & Field Invitational on Friday at Stiehm Stadium. D.C. Everest racked up 151 points, well ahead of runner-up Marathon (73.5) and Marshfield (69). Wausau East was fourth with 49.5 points. D.C. Everest won three relays and nine individual events to run away with the team…

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Wausau West softball blasts River Falls

Butler tosses three-hitter for the Warriors (9-5).

Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU – Wausau West pitcher Kaitlyn Butler held River Falls to three hits and she also had two hits and scored three times on offense as the Warriors won a nonconference softball game 12-2 on Friday at West High School. Butler struck out four and walked just two as the Warriors improve to 9-5 with the home win. Addie Heil and Molly Muschinske both had three hits, with…

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Joey Ortiz homers, drives in 4 runs, including winner in the 11th inning, as Brewers top Yankees 7-6

Joey Ortiz hit a run-scoring single in the 11th inning and finished with a homer and four RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees on Friday night.

By JOE TOTORAITIS Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Ortiz hit a run-scoring single in the 11th inning and finished with a homer and four RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees on Friday night. Owen Miller, inserted as a pinch runner for former Yankee Gary Sánchez at second to start the 11th inning, advanced to third on a fly ball to right field by Brice…

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The long road to end solitary confinement in Wisconsin

A grieving mother joined faith groups, family members and formerly incarcerated people at the Wisconsin State Capitol to bring the message to lawmakers that solitary confinement is causing serious harm to people in Wisconsin. Isiah Holmes has the story

by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner April 26, 2024 Nearly a year and a half has passed since Kerrie Hirte – a mother from Green Bay – learned that her 20-year-old daughter, Cilivea Thyrion, had committed suicide while confined in a solitary cell at the Milwaukee County Jail. Since that December day in 2022, Hirte has grappled with painful questions about how to protect others from what her…

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Where is the common ground for abortion-rights opponents and supporters?

This story is the second in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide.

by Sofia Resnick, Wisconsin Examiner April 26, 2024 Can a group of strangers find common ground on one of the most divisive issues in America? Editor’s note: This story is the second in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. Their larger goal is to find common ground on one of the…

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