WISCONSIN

MORNING UPDATE: Wisconsin wildfire's wrath was swift, severe

Wisconsin’s largest forest fire in 33 years was declared contained at 9 p.m. Wednesday, with a bulldozer line around the perimeter. But it could be several days until it’s officially under control with no active fire.

By News Tribune staff , May 16, 2013

Hotline established for fire-area residents

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has established a hot line that residents potentially affected by the Germann Road fire in Douglas County can call to learn about the status of their homes and property.

By News Tribune staff , May 16, 2013

St. Paul family mourns loss of cabin in Wisconsin wildfire

Anna Preiner saw the picture of the burning cabin on the Duluth News Tribune website Wednesday morning, and it made her cry.

By John Lundy , May 16, 2013

Wisconsin wildfire’s wrath was swift, severe

Wisconsin’s largest forest fire in 33 years was declared contained at 9 p.m. Wednesday, with a bulldozer line around the perimeter. But it could be several days until it’s officially under control with no active fire.

By John Myers , May 16, 2013

Hotline established for Wisconsin fire area residents

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has established a hotline that residents potentially impacted by the Germann Road fire in Douglas County can call to learn about the status of their homes and property.

By News Tribune staff , May 15, 2013

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