Suspect sought in string of laundromat thefts
Surveillance video shows theftBy: Leader StaffShawano County authorities are looking for the public’s help in solving a string of recent break-ins and thefts at area laundromats.The most recent...
View ArticleCity tax rate to spike under proposed budget
Drop in taxable new construction, equalized values blamedBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano property owners will see a huge spike in their tax rate under the city’s proposed 2018 budget,...
View ArticleDyb hired as Clintonville superintendent
He was interim superintendent since AugustBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville School Board this week removed the “interim” from Superintendent David Dyb’s job title.The board...
View ArticleOconto Falls teen killed in crash
By: Leader StaffA 19-year-old man from Oconto Falls was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the town of Washington early Friday, according to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.The crash took place...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 29Police logged eight incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to an intoxicated person complaint at the VFW Clubhouse, 202 W. Lieg Ave.Disturbance...
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Tribe holds trick-or-treat event after incident
Baggy of meth found in child’s treat bagBy: By Leader Staff Contributed photo A Ziplock baggy of methamphetamine was found in a child’s candy bag after trick-or-treating in Keshena Sunday.Community...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 30Police logged 25 incidents, including the following:Theft — Police responded to a property theft complaint in the 800 block of South Park Street.Accident — Police...
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Shawano police names new lieutenant
By: By Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano Police Officer Shane Stange will move up the ranks to lieutenant in January after being appointed to the post Monday by the Shawano Police and Fire...
View ArticleSchool board approves $28M budget
Property tax rate drops 4.5%By: By Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano School Board signed off on its 2017-18 budget Monday, complete with a tax cut for property owners.A $28.36 million...
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Community rallies to offer safe, successful Halloween event
Baggy of meth found in child’s candy SundayBy: By Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com A safe Trick–or-Treat event on was held Tuesday on the Keshena campus of the College of Menominee Nation. The event...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 31Police logged 31 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a report of a fight between students at Sacred Heart Catholic School, 124 E. Center...
View ArticleWork begins in crafting a new vision for downtown
Citizen Steering Committee holds first meetingBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comEfforts to create a new vision, marketing plan and implementation strategy for Shawano’s downtown kicked off Monday...
View ArticleCommission shoots down housing plan
Neighbors speak out against 40-unit building at former hospital propertyBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAfter hearing overwhelming opposition from neighbors Wednesday, the Shawano Plan Commission...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 1Police logged 27 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road...
View ArticleMenominee officer arrested after undercover operation
He allegedly had inappropriate contact with juvenileBy: By Leader StaffA Menominee tribal officer was arrested early Thursday after an investigation into a report that the officer was allegedly having...
View ArticleOld part of Gresham school must go, survey says
Community indicates support for new academic facility, but not athletic amenitiesBy: Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.comThe Gresham School District this week released the results of a survey sent...
View ArticleHistoric FWD vehicle returns to Clintonville
By: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentA historic FWD vehicle located in a Minnesota scrap pile recently returned home to Clintonville.The rare, 1950s-era FWD “LD” truck, which stands for “light duty”...
View ArticleClintonville updating comprehensive plan
Open house scheduled for DecemberBy: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentThe city of Clintonville is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan and is looking for input from citizens.Residents...
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Shawano Police DepartmentNov. 2Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Truancy — Police logged four truancy complaints from Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B.Fraud — Police...
View ArticleTribal officer fired, faces federal charges
O’Kimosh accused of attempted child exploitationBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Menominee tribal police officer has been fired from the department in the wake of federal charges filed against...
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