Public meeting to discuss highway project
Portion of Highway 22 to be updatedBy: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentA public involvement meeting for the reconstruction of state Highway 22 between 13th Street and state Highway 156/Green Tree...
View ArticleState could pay Potawatomi for casino losses
Proposed compact sent to federal government for reviewBy: The Associated PressGov. Scott Walker and the Forest County Potawatomi have signed a compact amendment that would formally require the state to...
View ArticleCommittee halts efforts to get MRAP
Vehicle had been issue in sheriff’s raceBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday put an end to the Sheriff’s Department’s plans to seek a mine resistant...
View ArticleClintonville adds K-9 to its police force
The Clintonville Police Department has announced the addition of its new K-9 police dog Chero (pronounced Kar-O) to the force.Chero is a purebred German shepherd from the Czech Republic and was...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 3Police logged 20 incidents, including the following:Theft — Christmas decorations were reported stolen in the 100 block of East Maurer Street.Reckless Driving — Police...
View ArticleCity test drives new snow removal policy
Priorities set to ensure resource efficiencyBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThough total accumulations have been only slightly more than three inches since the snow began falling late last month,...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 4Police logged 37 incidents, including the following:Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 1000 block of South Lutz Street.Reckless Driving — Police...
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Lincoln School Apartments holds grand opening ceremony
Project keeps historic building alive, with new purposeBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Tim Ryan Louie Lange III, founder of Commonwealth Development Corp., and Shawano Mayor Lorna...
View ArticleCity adopts new zoning code and map
Major overhaul takes effect Jan. 1By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comThe Shawano Common Council adopted the first complete overhaul of its zoning code in more than 30 years on Wednesday, along with a...
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Wolf River flooding into Keshena
Rising temps may worsen situationBy: Jason Arndt jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jason Arndt A pile of sandbags are stacked behind Wolf River Express along state Highway 47 in downtown...
View ArticleTribes can grow and sell marijuana
They must follow same rules as states that legalized potBy: The Associated PressIndian tribes can grow and sell marijuana on their lands as long as they follow the same federal conditions laid out for...
View ArticleRally planned in Kenosha for Menominee casino
Tribe awaiting governor’s decisionBy: Leader StaffA rally has been planned in Kenosha next week aimed at showing support for the Menominee Tribe’s efforts to open a casino there.The Kenosha Rally for...
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Menominee workers will try to break ice jam
Flooding affecting several homesBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Curt Moede with Moede Plumbing of Shawano installs a second sump pump in the basement of Lisa...
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Group promoting awareness of alcohol abuse
Focus is on binge drinkingBy: tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Image Signs like this one showing the local connection to alcohol abuse are going up across Shawano County as part of the Healthy...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 10Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Fraud — Police investigated a fraud complaint at Qualheim’s True Value, 1345 E. Green Bay St.Shoplifting — A...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 11Police logged 16 incidents, including the following:Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road...
View ArticleWoman gets 10 years for fatal crash
Widower still haunted by wife’s cries for helpBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comMarlene Buettner, 67, of Cecil, died on what she and her husband, Robert, fondly referred to as a “goof day.”It was a...
View ArticleBoard fires county planning director
2 of 3 committees gave Reed positive evaluationsBy: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County Planning and Development Director Tim Reed was terminated from his post Thursday and escorted from...
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Shawano Police DepartmentDec. 14Police logged 35 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 500 block of South Washington...
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Disaster declaration ordered in Keshena
Flooding problems continueBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Water penetrated through sandbags Sunday near the Wolf River Express on state Highway 47.The Menominee...
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