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    October 19, 2018
    Wisconsin state news briefs: 2 people arrested after accidental shooting in Milwaukee; and more state news stories
    MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirm the arrest of two women after an accidental shooting involving two children. Police say a 10-year-old girl...
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    October 18, 2018
    It was a disappointing showing for the listening session focused on community-based housing Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 9, at the Civic Center. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    First listening session on housing, just a whisper from community members
    It was a disappointing showing for the listening session focused on community-based housing Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 9, at the New Richmond Civic...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 18, 2018 - 5:00pm
    Wisconsin state news briefs: Former UW-Madison student tries to have sexual assault conviction thrown out; and more state news
    MADISON -- A former student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison says his sexual assault conviction should be thrown out because his attorney...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 18, 2018 - 8:19am
    October 17, 2018
    Wisconsin state new briefs: Juvenile court judges: ‘We take youth accountability seriously; and more state news stories
    MADISON -- The Circuit Court of Dane County's Juvenile Division is reacting to criticism of the process after a series of auto thefts. A statement...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 17, 2018 - 9:02am
    October 16, 2018
    Obtaining an ID to vote in fall election
    The Wisconsin 2018 fall election is weeks away and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to be sure people know how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Most persons already have valid identification for voting...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 16, 2018 - 10:00am
    Wisconsin roundup: Missing Wisconsin girl possibly seen in Florida, authorities there say; more state news stories
    Authorities in Miami said the girl missing from the scene of her parents’ western Wisconsin murder site may have been spotted. Miami police...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 16, 2018 - 9:12am
    October 15, 2018
    The Barron County Sheriff’s Office identified the missing girl as 13-year-old Jayme Closs, a 5-foot-tall, 100-pound child with green eyes and blonde or strawberry-blonde hair. She was reportedly missing from a Highway 8 home where a distress call was placed at 12:58 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15. Deputies arrived to find two adults dead. Photo courtesy of Barron County Sherff's Office
    Wisconsin roundup: Child reported missing at western Wis. home where 2 adults found dead; more state news stories
    Two people were found dead and a teenager was missing after Barron County authorities were called to a home early Monday. The Barron County Sheriff’s...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 15, 2018 - 9:44am
    October 12, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Wet weather ruins harvest for some Wis. farmers; more state news stories
    Wisconsin farmers say their crops are being weakened and ruined by nearly two months of wet weather. This year's harvest is a miserable, costly...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 12, 2018 - 2:31pm
    November voters will decide over $1 billion in state school spending
    MADISON—Voters could set a new record if they approve all of the more than $1.4 billion in school referenda questions on the Nov. 6 ballot, according to a report from the nonpartisan, independent Wisconsin Policy Forum.
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 12, 2018 - 2:00pm
    October 11, 2018
    Hammond Village Board approves pay raises for village admin, police
    Following a closed session at the Monday night, Oct. 8, Hammond Village Board meeting, trustees announced information regarding their contracts with the police department and the village administrator. According to the new agreements, members of the police department will receive...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 11, 2018 - 5:00pm
    Democrat Tony Evers (left) and Republican incumbent Scott Walker are now locked in a virtual dead heat in the governor's race, according to a recent poll. File photos
    Wisconsin roundup: Marquette poll: Walkers, Evers in virtual tie; more state news stories
    Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has made up some ground, but this week's Marquette University Law School Poll shows the incumbent in a dead heat...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 11, 2018 - 10:06am
    Deja vote: Mayor casts deciding vote, council approves VFW MOU
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 11, 2018 - 5:00am
    October 9, 2018
    Star Prairie Board approves final payment for Main Street reconstruction
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 9, 2018 - 11:00am
    City of New Richmond Management Analyst Noah Wiedenfeld and City Administrator Mike Darrow are pictured with posters representing the two excellence awards the city of New Richmond recently received from the International City/County Management Association. Submitted photo
    City of New Richmond receives 2 government excellence awards
    The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) recognized five individual and 14 local government recipients of the Local Government...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 9, 2018 - 5:00am
    October 8, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Walker’s father dies after extended illness; more state news stories
    Gov. Scott Walker has set aside several campaign events due to the illness and death of his father. The Rev. Llewellyn Walker died Sunday morning...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 8, 2018 - 9:12am
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