Menominee file federal suit over Back Forty
Tribe claims state of Michigan can’t issue permit under Clean Water ActBy: Leader StaffThe Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit Monday in federal court against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
View ArticlePublic meeting will address Hwy. 47-55
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements to state Highway 47-55 between Shawano Creek and the Menominee County line.The...
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Use a computer to facilitate a child sex crimeA Gillett man pleaded not guilty last week to felony charges of using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, child enticement and causing a child to...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 22Police logged 14 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 400 block of South Main Street.Shoplifting — A...
View ArticleMan accused of ramming sheriff’s squad while fleeing
Malone has preliminary hearing Feb. 1By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Bowler man is facing multiple felony counts after an alleged drunken driving incident Saturday in which he is accused of...
View ArticleCity plans massive water main saddle replacement
Work on Main Street project expected to take place this springBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comAfter repeated failures of water main saddles along Main Street and an ineffective attempt to replace...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 23Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Alcohol — Police responded to a reported alcohol offense at Shawano Community Middle School, 1050 S. Union St.Fraud —...
View ArticleWolf River Media to discontinue printing operations
Change not expected to impact Leader deliveryBy: Leader StaffPrinting operations at Wolf River Media will end and shift to a regional printing facility in Madison owned by Capital Times Publishing,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 24Police logged 14 incidents, including the following:Theft — A vehicle was reported broken into in the 500 block of South Hamlin Street.Disturbance — Police responded to...
View ArticleVisions emerging for downtown, no firm plans yet
Second open house on redevelopment nets higher public interestBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comTurnout was much better Wednesday for the city’s second open house on crafting a vision for future...
View ArticleCity sees spike in building permits
New home permits also get boost in 2017By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano had its highest rate of new home building permits in 10 years in 2017, and the highest number of overall permits...
View ArticleCounty FSA names Wittenberg man to seat
A Wittenberg man has been elected to a three-year term on a local committee serving the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Jeff Long will take office on the county committee later this month, said Nancy...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJan. 25Police logged 22 incidents, including the following:OWI — A 25-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated at Division and Franklin streets.Hit and Run —...
View ArticleClintonville school getting tech upgrades
By: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentThe Clintonville School Board agreed Monday to move forward with technology upgrades at Rexford-Longfellow Elementary School.Clintonville Middle School principal...
View ArticleCounty hikes hockey league’s rent at Crawford Center
Rent goes from $42K to $48KBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County officials Wednesday approved a new five-year lease agreement with the Shawano Hockey League that puts the onus on the...
View ArticlePolice report woman shot early Saturday
Victim sustained life-threatening injuriesA 31-year-old Shawano woman was the victim of a gunshot wound shortly before 3:40 a.m. Saturday, according to the Shawano Police Department.The victim was...
View Article2 in custody in shooting incident
Two people have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting of a 31-year-old Shawano woman early Saturday, according to the Shawano Police Department.Police responded to a report of shots...
View Article2 Colorado men arrested after shooting
Charges were expected to be filed Monday against two Colorado men in connection with the shooting of a 31-year-old Shawano woman early Saturday, according to the Shawano Police Department.Police...
View ArticleNew fees to go into effect in state parks Feb. 15
It will cost visitors a little more to enter and camp at some of Wisconsin’s most popular state parks when a new demand-based pricing structure goes into effect Feb. 15.While annual admission fees will...
View ArticleDrug deal gone bad leads to shooting
Denver man faces multiple felony chargesBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Colorado man has been charged in connection with a shooting incident Saturday in Shawano, described by authorities as a...
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