The Antigo School Board this week voted 5-2 to fund operations for the pool. The vote came after hours of budget discussion at multiple board meetings, the resignation of the former school board president and the election of new officers to the board.

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Firefighters in the small town of Hull are getting ready to say goodbye to one of their long-serving members — a 1963 firetruck called “Big Louie."

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Hackers appear to have stolen about $92,000 from the rural Adams-Friendship Area School District, according to a letter sent to parents.

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In Wisconsin Rapids and other communities, data center debates are a local political priority. But researchers say they’re not a top issue.

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Republican Michael Alfonso and Democrat Fred Clark are near-opposites in the race for the open 7th Congressional District seat.

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Some dairy farmers and cheese makers in Wisconsin are worried an abrupt change in a federal grant program could make it tough for small operators to survive.

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Less than a month away from Election Day, former President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of fellow Democrat David Crowley in Wisconsin's race for governor.

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During an hourlong TV debate Wednesday night, the candidates for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District sparred over their platforms and the future of the Northwoods under their leadership.

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Wausau police say they've removed a repeat offender from local roadways, after he taunted them and attempted to run.

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Wisconsin State Trooper Bradley Ritger died Oct. 2 after falling from a bridge in the line of duty. He was 29.

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Children in ICE detention from Wisconsin may have to go without a lawyer in court after President Donald Trump halted millions in appropriated federal funds.

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A viral disease infecting thousands of deer across Wisconsin has been found in dairy cows in Waukesha County, according to state officials.

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Wisconsin Rapids Alder Michael Timm will have to campaign to keep his job after residents forced a recall election over an email he sent a local business.

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Residents in Antigo are fighting to keep their local pool open after school district leaders said they didn’t have the funds for it.

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After a proposed federal farm bill moved out of committee last week, some farm workers are worried about the trickle-down effect of cuts to SNAP passed under the Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025.

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Over 140 people are losing their jobs in central Wisconsin, after two separate manufacturing plants announced they will shut down their operations in Tomahawk and Marshfield.

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Amid cloudy weather and surging winds, recovery crews removed the downed plane that was carrying a candidate for governor from the waters of Lake Wausau. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, […]

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Tiffany suffered a laceration above his right eye that required stitches and was released from the hospital Saturday night, according to information shared by his campaign.

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Across Wisconsin, thousands of households struggle with usable internet. The state has invested millions on the internet grid, but many are left out of the digital age.

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Stanley Pophal, who previously pled guilty to defrauding 190 investors out of $14.25 million dollars, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

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