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Was it neglect? Attorney argues father of slain toddler could not have ‘predicted’ wife’s actions
The attorney for the father of a 20-month-old boy from Virginia who died during a visit to Newbold in 2017 has offered his final written argument in support of his client’s request that a local judge overturn a finding of “substantiated child neglect” made against him by the Oneida County …
Airport commission adds hangar space to facility’s layout plan
The Lakeland Airport Commission Thursday added some potential land to the airport layout plan (ALP).
Crescent to present TRH regulation suggestions to county
After the town of Crescent previewed a series of desired tourist rooming house (TRH) regulations, crafted by their plan commission, at last month’s meeting, they are now preparing to give those suggestions to Oneida County’s planning and development committee Aug. 24 at an ordinance amendment hearing on the matter.
Fuel prices and the oil market
In the past three months, WTI crude oil peaked at nearly $122 per barrel. It has since steadily decreased, dropping to as low as $86.50 per barrel on Aug. 16.
Town of Lac du Flambeau’s transparency challenged
The town of Lac du Flambeau is waiting for feedback from town attorney Greg Harrold to a letter the town received from Thomas Kamenick, an attorney for the The Wisconsin Transparency Project, which has taken on as a client the Citizens for Education in Town Governance (CETG).
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Arbor Vitae RV park plans stir some controversy
The Arbor Vitae town board at its Aug. 17 meeting heard from residents regarding a proposed campground on Wihega Road. Named “Punch Lake Campground,” the facility, on 112 acres of land purchased by Jim Hartwig will ultimately feature 150 sites for recreational vehicle (RV) camping.
State candidates make campaign stop in Rhinelander
With less than 90 days to go before the November election, Gov. Tony Evers, newly-minted Lt. Gov. candidate Sara Rodriguez and attorney general Josh Kaul visited the Rhinelander Cafe & Pub Friday afternoon as part of their “Doing the Right Thing” tour, kicking off a campaign that promises to be …
Another pretrial scheduled for Wildcat
A joint request for another judicial pretrial was granted by Vilas County circuit court judge Martha Milanowski on Tuesday for Laurie Wildcat, the 24-year-old Lac du Flambeau woman who pleaded not guilty to a sole count of hit-and-run involving death, a Class D felony.
LdF tribal members reject ATV/ UTV routes
Members of the Lac du Flambeau Tribe of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in a referendum Tuesday voted down the establishment of routes for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) use.
MHLT purchases heating software; new storage units
At their last meeting before the 2022-2023 academic year begins, the Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk school board approved the purchase of new heating software and storage units.
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Minocqua town board approves ATV/UTV access for Country Club Road
The Minocqua town board Tuesday approved year-round access for all terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) on Country Club Road up to Thoroughfare Road.
Not just the FBI: Biden, Democrats balloon IRS agent force
News analysis The new spending bill passed by Democrats and signed by President Joe Biden this week will infuse the Internal Revenue Service with nearly $80 billion to hire nearly 87,000 new employees to beef up enforcement and tax audits, prompting howls of protest from Republicans and some Democrats wary …
Oneida County board wants private funding of election administration prohibited
Despite an attempt by liberal supervisors to derail it, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors voted 15-6 Tuesday to go on record supporting a prohibition on the use in election administration of private donations from special interest groups, individuals, or other private entities.
Oneida County zoning cites Bangstad for permit violation
The Oneida County zoning department has issued a citation to Kirk Bangstad and the Minocqua Brewing Company for violating the conditions of his administrative review permit at his Front Street location, specifically for setting up a tent and outdoor seating that the permit proscribes.
LHIA board willing to be transparent with community
To be transparent with the community, the Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena’s board of directors will allow The Lakeland Times access to its meetings.
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