Who in Monona wants to be judge? It could be you
Nobody filed to run in the spring election for the city’s judge, so a write-in could win. It’s one of several local races with no candidates. Source: LacrosseTribune.com
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Western Wisconsin lawmakers concerned over closure of several hospitals in the region
Elected officials in western Wisconsin are still coming to terms with the departure of a major health care employer. State Senator Jeff Smith says of particular concern are mental health services offered at Sacred Heart in Eau Claire “They’ve got a grant to expand mental health services, and now people are really concerned that that’s not […] Source: WRN.com
Read moreGovernor Evers taps private donations to complete Pelican River conservation project
A plan to protect the Pelican River Forest is back on track after Democratic Governor Tony Evers helped secure funding for the conservation effort. Conservation Fund Regional Director Clint Miller tells WXPR they’ve got big plans for the forest. “We are still working with the ATV/UTV clubs to create a network of trails through the […] Source: WRN.com
Read moreThere's a wave of new bills to define antisemitism. In these 3 states, they could become law
Lawmakers in more than a half-dozen U.S. states are pushing laws to define antisemitism, triggering debates about free speech and bringing complicated world politics into statehouses. The definition lays out standards for determining in which instances criticism of Israel amounts… Source: LacrosseTribune.com
Read moreDying thief who stole 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from Minnesota museum will likely avoid prison
A dying thief who confessed to stealing ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” is expected to stay out of prison after he’s sentenced. Seventy-six-year-old Terry Jon Martin stole the slippers in 2005 from the Judy… Source: LacrosseTribune.com
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