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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 17Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Fraud — Police investigated a fraud complaint in the 200 block of West Green Bay Street.Disturbance — Police responded...
View ArticleBusiness owner paid minor for sex
Keshena man sentenced to 6 years in prisonBy: Kevin Murphy, Leader CorrespondentA Keshena man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to six years in prison for facilitating underage prostitution.Brian...
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4 BHS students hurt in highway crash
Injuries do not appear life-threateningBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams Emergency workers assist victims after a traffic collision Wednesday involving an...
View ArticleCounty denies forcing detective from job
Wudtke lawsuit says harassment politically motivatedBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County has filed a response in federal court to a lawsuit filed by a former sheriff’s detective,...
View ArticleBonduel students out of hospital
By: Leader StaffFour Bonduel High School students are recovering at home from injuries suffered Wednesday in a two-car traffic incident, School Administrator Patrick Rau said.The students — two boys...
View ArticleMiddle school construction team set
Project on schedule for August finishBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comRenovation work at Shawano Community Middle School is moving forward on schedule and within budget under a newly...
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Optometrist selected for Clintonville alumnus award
Robert Meisel will be honored at graduation ceremonyBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Robert MeiselDr. Robert H. Meisel has been selected to receive the Clintonville School District’s...
View ArticleHigh school graduation ceremonies set
By: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comHigh school graduation season is nearly here, with Shawano Community High School students scheduled to collect their diplomas on May 27.Here is a list of...
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Ho-Chunk give almost $25K to fire department, village
Contributed Photo Ho-Chunk Nation representatives Darren Brinegar, left, and Kathy DeCamp present a $24,975 check to former Wittenberg Fire Department Chief Dave Owens. At right is Caroline Koukos....
View ArticleClick It or Ticket crackdown starts Monday
By: Leader StaffHundreds of law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin, including Shawano police, will be on the lookout for unbuckled drivers and passengers during the annual Click It or Ticket...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 19Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a property damage accident in the 1300 block of East Green Bay Street.Fraud — Police...
View ArticleSenator to address CMN graduates
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin will be the keynote speaker May 28 at graduation ceremonies for the College of Menominee Nation.The Wisconsin Democrat will address graduates during ceremonies starting at 10...
View ArticlePonderosa site back on auction block
Previous sheriff’s sale was called offBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comNine months after an expected sheriff’s sale of the former Ponderosa restaurant in Shawano was cancelled, the vacant property...
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Airport terminal project advances
City, county urged to OK funding requestBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader File Photo The terminal building at the Shawano Municipal Airport is a cinder block structure that...
View ArticleClick It or Ticket crackdown under way
Hundreds of law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin, including Shawano police, will be on the lookout for unbuckled drivers and passengers during the annual Click It or Ticket mobilization that started...
View ArticleNeopit burglar gets 3 years in prison
Wynos led police on chase through two countiesBy: Kevin Murphy Leader CorrespondentA Neopit man who aided a convenience store burglary, stole a car, nearly sideswiped a tribal police officer and fled...
View ArticleCoach seeks suppression of evidence in sex crime case
Questions arise as to legality of forensic analysisBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA traveling basketball coach accused in Shawano of attempting to facilitate a child sex crime and possessing...
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Judge tosses Menominee hemp suit
Tribal officials weighing optionsBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader File Photo A tent stands on the site where federal drug agents Oct. 23 raided a Menominee tribal farming...
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Shawano Police DepartmentMay 23Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:OAR — A 33-year-old man was cited for operating after revocation in the 1200 block of East Green Bay Street.Arrest — A...
View ArticleCrews fight lake’s invasive plants
Herbicide applied over 928 acresBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comThe battle to save Shawano Lake from destructive plants growing underwater has kicked into high gear.Aiming to clear the...
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