Oconto County

Gov. Evers Appoints Hannah Schuchart to the Oconto County Circuit Court; Seeks Applicants for Oconto County District Attorney

Bill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms

GOP proposal would block state regulators from approving projects without local signoff first.

Helping Rural Communities Build Their Futures

Thrive Rural program will provide 10 communities with planning assistance and access to grants

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Highlight More Than $49 Million Economic Impact of Five Outdoor Recreation Destinations in Wisconsin

The DIY economic impact reports show local economic impact of outdoor recreation in six Wisconsin counties

Gov. Evers, First Lady Host Virtual Tour of 2025 Holiday Decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence

Gov. Evers Celebrates Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol

2025 holiday tree, “The Learning Tree,” to be displayed in the Capitol throughout the holiday season, celebrating 2025 the Year of the Kid and all those who help make learning possible and fun

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $282 Million to Improve Drinking Water Quality for Wisconsinites in 74 Municipalities

Lawmakers Debate Whether Wisconsin GOP Proposal Is ‘Anti-Vax’

Proposal would require schools, child care facilities to provide information to parents on how to opt out of vaccination.

Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays

Projects big and small are encountering push back, state law change could empower municipalities.

Oconto County Hunting Guide Banned From Hunting for Illegal Bear Baiting

DWD Awards Nearly $1 Million in Equipment Grants to 19 School Districts

More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries

14 People in NE Wisconsin Have Been Infected With Measles

An outbreak in Oconto County. Most of those infected were not vaccinated.

Wisconsin Sees First Measles Cases, 9 Confirmed in Oconto County

Cases reported nationally hit their highest level in 33 years in July.

DHS Confirms First Cases of Measles in Wisconsin This Year

No known public exposure identified, overall risk to the public is low

Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry

Amid federal food aid cuts, a call to 'Plant A Row for the Hungry.'

DNR Releases Summary Of 2024 CWD Sampling Efforts

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects

As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Equalized Values Report Shows Continued Increase

Wisconsin's Real Estate Market Grew by 8%

Gov. Evers Appoints Peggy Miller to the Marinette County Circuit Court

Peshtigo Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Minors

WEDC awards nearly $1 million to entrepreneurship groups

Applications now open for next round of funding

Bipartisan Legislation Would Prevent Strip Searches In Wisconsin Schools

Proposal is response to Oconto County incident where 6 girls were forced to strip down to underwear.

Oconto County Man Sentenced to Over 20 years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography

Strip Search of Rural Wisconsin High Schoolers Results In Bipartisan Legislation

Proposal would expand protections after six girls stripped to underwear in vaping cartridge search.

Gov. Evers Appoints Hannah Schuchart as Oconto County District Attorney

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

Invasive European Frogbit Found In Oconto County

First Discovery Of Highly Invasive Plant In Wisconsin

raSmith Staff Recognized as Qualified Roundabout Designers

Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Appleton and Green Bay

Additional Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Marinette And Oconto Counties

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Lawsuit Seeks to Invalidate Votes in Milwaukee County

Suit uses anonymous sources to allege voter fraud.

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

New One-Day COVID-19 Case Record As Hospitalizations Surge 181% In 30 Days

Records set for new cases, positive case rate, active hospitalizations and rolling death total.

Record 1,017 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19

Average daily death toll hits all-time record.

Record Day for COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths

3,279 cases, 147 new hospitalizations, 34 deaths.

950 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19, A New High

State sets new seven-day case high as well

Wisconsin Sets New Seven-Day COVID-19 High

17,573 cases in the past week.

3,132 New COVID-19 Cases, A New Record

The number of people actively hospitalized sets another record.

“This Is Going To Get Worse Before It Gets Better” Says Top Health Official

New records for actively hospitalized and newly admitted.

853 Active COVID-19 Hospitalizations, New Record

Outstate counties overtaking Milwaukee's outbreak both in recent weeks and all-time totals.

DNR Confirms EHD In Buffalo County Deer

EHD Can Be Fatal To Deer But Is Not A Threat To Human Health

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed In Oconto And Shawano Counties