WISCONSIN

Wisconsin wildfire 95 percent contained, fire line is holding (with video)

UPDATE: The wildfire that swept across some 9,000 acres mostly in southeastern Douglas County is 95 percent contained this evening — but not before it destroyed 47 structures, including 17 homes and cabins.

By John Myers , May 15, 2013

Student who hacked into Wisconsin school computers expelled

Altoona Superintendent Connie Biedron says the sophomore will be expelled for the rest of his high school career, but will be eligible to take online classes to get his degree.

By Associated Press report , May 15, 2013

Wisconsin DNR: Don't disturb emerald ash borer boxes

Federal, state and local officials overseeing the state's efforts to deal with the emerald ash borer will set the purple boxes as traps for the ash tree-killing insect.

By Associated Press report , May 15, 2013

Wisconsin Highway 27 reopens in Douglas County

UPDATE: Traffic was being diverted onto county roads due to the wildfire in the area.

By News Tribune staff , May 15, 2013

Superior High School seniors’ project brings community together

Someone is going to walk away from the Twin Ports Motorcycle Expo with more than a sweet ride.

By Maria Lockwood , May 15, 2013

Bygones for Wednesday, May 15, 2013

News Tribune, May 15, 1973

The Minnesota House yesterday passed a bill authorizing the city of Duluth to create development districts to improve the area’s general economy. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Michael Jaros, allows the city to promote development programs in each district created.

May 15, 2013

Wisconsin fire crews plan overnight fight

Fire crews from Wisconsin and Minnesota were planning to work through the night to fight a fire on the border of Douglas and Bayfield counties that began Tuesday afternoon south of Solon Springs.

By Mike Creger and John Myers , May 14, 2013

1 killed in fiery Fond du Lac (Wis.) County crash

Sheriff's officials say a van hit a bridge support under Highway 41 in the Town of Byron and ignited about 1:30 a.m. today.

By Associated Press report , May 14, 2013

Wisconsin bill would forgive taxes for military members killed in combat

Andrew Johnson says he was shocked to learn that while the federal government would forgive his deceased son's income taxes, the state wouldn't.

By Associated Press report , May 13, 2013

Wisconsin man accused of killing 3

A preliminary hearing is scheduled this afternoon for 31-year-old Jaren Kuester of Milwaukee.

By Associated Press report , May 13, 2013

Field reports: Voyageurs moose population appears stable

About 46 moose are roaming the woods of Voyageurs National Park near International Falls, according to the park’s recently completed aerial survey. The 2013 population is similar to estimates from 2009-11, park officials said. No survey was conducted in 2012. The calf-to-cow ratio and the percent of calves in the population were relatively high in 2013, also similar to estimates from 2010-11.

By Sam Cook , May 12, 2013

Popping balloons bring police response to Wisconsin college campus

A report of gunshots on the campus of a La Crosse technical college drew an immediate response from heavily armed police officers who found the sound was nothing more than balloons popping during a class project.

By Associated Press report , May 10, 2013

Wisconsin budget panel bans sugary drink bans

No Wisconsin city could prohibit the sale of large, sugary drinks as was recently done in New York City under a provision added to the state budget Thursday.

By Associated Press , May 10, 2013

Bennett tavern owner faces felony drug charges

Felony drug charges were filed Thursday in Douglas County Circuit Court against a town of Bennett tavern owner.

By Maria Lockwood , May 10, 2013

Shell Lake man charged with child abuse in Douglas County

A Shell Lake, Wis., man accused of striking a toddler with a plastic golf club so hard it left a bruise and welt made an initial appearance in Douglas County Circuit Court last week.

By Superior Telegram , May 10, 2013