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Motion alleging ‘impermissibly suggestive identification procedure’ filed in Miller homicide case
The attorney representing Christopher Terrell Anderson on a first-degree intentional homicide charge related to the death of a Rhinelander woman last summer has filed a motion to suppress evidence on the grounds the Oneida County sheriff’s office’s identification procedure was “impermissibly suggestive.”
Vilas County highway committee endorses Lakeland ATV proposal for Hwy. M intersection
The Vilas County highway committee gave its blessing Tuesday to part of a Lakeland ATV Club trail project that involves a stretch of Vilas County Highway M.
St. Germain town board deals with zoning violator
The St. Germain town board has directed town chairman Tom Christensen to write a letter to property owners near Log Lane for what was deemed to be a “blatant violation” of county and town zoning ordinances.
LUHS facing massive operating deficit for 2022-23
Lakeland Union High School is facing a major operating deficit of nearly three-quarters of a million dollars for the 2022-23 school year, according to a budget forecast presented at the LUHS school board meeting on February 28.
AV-W reviews ‘framework’ in response to anonymous letter
On Monday, March 7, the Arbor Vitae-Woodruff school district (AV-W) took time during their monthly meeting to review Expeditionary Learning Education (ELE), the framework the school follows.
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Lawsuit could upend Congress’s self-exemption from open records laws
If successful, a lawsuit stemming from the January 6 Capitol riots could thwart Congress’s exemption of itself from the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), though many experts believe the lawsuit is a long-shot.
Newbold will seek electors’ approval for new town hall at its annual meeting
The town of Newbold will request electors’ approval for construction of a new town hall costing between $1.4 and $1.5 million at its annual meeting on April 19.
Crescent town board goes for new federal funding to repair town roads
The Crescent town board made the decision at its March 9 meeting to pursue a federal grant through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for Crescent Road and Green Bass Road.
Northwoods ATV/UTV Club holds informational meeting in Manitowish Waters
The fledgling club for all terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) enthusiasts in the Manitowish Waters and Winchester areas hosted an informational meeting at the Manitowish Waters community center on March 10.
Vilas County clerk Dave Alleman retiring in May
After 15 years of service as Vilas County clerk, Dave Alleman is retiring. “My last day of work is Monday, May 2,” Alleman told The Lakeland Times. “I’m 68 and really kind of planned to retire in the middle of last year or maybe a little later but we had …
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Lake Tomahawk town board approves $1,000 toward broadband application
The Lake Tomahawk town board at its March 9 meeting approved $1,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward a broadband grant application. The deadline for the application, which is for $2.5 million from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC), is March 17.
State Senate passes massive expansion of school choice
On a 20-11 vote last week, the Wisconsin Senate passed a major expansion of the state’s school choice program, an expansion that would enable most families in the state to participate in the program, regardless of the child’s grade level or the family’s income.
Superintendent selection sparks controversy
During a closed session at the end of March 9’s meeting, the Lac du Flambeau school board formally selected Dr. Joshua Ernst as its next superintendent, following Dr. Larry Ouimette’s impending retirement.
Woodruff man waives prelim, enters not guilty pleas in child abuse case
A 36-year-old Woodruff man being held in the Oneida County jail on a $100,000 cash bond on charges he physically abused his infant son waived his right to a preliminary hearing and entered not guilty pleas to the charges on Friday, March 4.
Wisconsin drops the drop box
Most municipalities in Oneida and Vilas counties will not be utilizing drop boxes for collection of voted absentee ballots in the foreseeable future. The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently upheld a ruling by the Waukesha County Circuit Court that said the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s interpretation of allowing the use of drop …
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