Reckless driving report leads to OWI, drug charges
A man was arrested Sunday night for fifth-offense operating while intoxicated after authorities responded to a report of a reckless driver on County Road CC near state Highway 22 in the town of Belle...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 11Police logged 17 incidents, including the following:Hit and Run — Police investigated a property damage hit-and-run in the 800 block of Olson Street.Shoplifting — A male...
View ArticleShawano man escapes trooper’s squad during arrest
By: Tim Ryan, tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Shawano man who fled in handcuffs from a Wisconsin State Patrol squad during his arrest Monday in Bonduel has been charged with felony counts of escape and...
View ArticleProposed county budget down $9M
Property taxes may increase anywayBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comSpending is down but property taxes are up in a $51 million budget proposed for Shawano County government for...
View ArticleNo felony charges in pedestrian death
Family questions probe of incidentBy: Scott Williams, swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comFederal prosecutors are declining to press charges in the death of 48-year-old David Hawpetoss, whose body was found...
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Felony OWIA Wittenberg man is facing a felony charge of fifth-offense operating while intoxicated after his arrest Sunday in the town of Belle Plaine.Randy L. Hiles, 57, could face a maximum six years...
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Bonduel plans downtown building inspections
Property could be razed without repairsBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Scott Williams The commercial and residential building at 101 E. Green Bay St. in Bonduel is...
View ArticleSuring man arrested in sex sting
Arrest 4th by Sheriff’s Department for similar crimeBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comA Suring man on Monday became the fourth person arrested in Shawano County over the past several weeks for...
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Women share stories to raise awareness of breast cancer
Self-exams, mammograms critical to early diagnosisBy: Carol Wagner Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner Kari Kristoff holds a picture of her sister, Dawn Pethke, who died from breast cancer in...
View ArticlePreliminary city budget shows tax hike in 2016
Tax levy expected to increase 1.4%By: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comShawano taxpayers could be looking at a slightly higher tax rate in 2016 for the city’s share of the tax bill under preliminary...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 13Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a car versus deer accident at Airport Drive and County Road B.Theft — A 9mm pistol was...
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Felony OWIA Wittenberg man is facing a felony charge of fifth-offense operating while intoxicated after his arrest Sunday in the town of Belle Plaine.Randy L. Hiles, 57, could face a maximum six years...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 14Police logged 32 incidents, including the following:Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint involving an upset customer at Shawano Municipal...
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SCMS students getting free shoes in giveaway
Anonymous company providing footwear for all kids in grades 6-8By: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed photo A student at Shawano Community Middle School stands to get her shoe size...
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City eyes signs for Shawano gateway
Officials waiting for status report on Airport DriveBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Image This is one of four designs currently under consideration for a gateway sign that would be...
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Tigerton schools struggle to keep doors open, kids local
District seeks referendum to maintain fundsBy: Lee Pulaski lpulaski@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Third grade students at Tigerton Elementary School study an assignment in their math...
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Shawano Police DepartmentOct. 15Police logged 24 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at Randall and Sawyer streets.Accident — Police...
View ArticleClintonville legal fees $60K so far
City awaiting bill from Magee’s attorneyBy: Grace Kirchner Leader CorrespondentThe legal costs for the city of Clintonville are expected to reach $60,000 in the Chapter 17 complaint filed by Tricia...
View ArticleSchools weigh state aid impact
Funding up for some, down for othersBy: Scott Williams swilliams@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County school districts are seeing mixed results in the latest state aid numbers directly impacting how much...
View ArticleShots fired at officer during chase
Two suspects in custody; third being soughtBy: Tim Ryan tryan@wolfrivermedia.comTwo men were in custody and a third was being sought Friday afternoon in connection with a high-speed chase on the...
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