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The long, late winter has sent three owl species south, looking for food. The DNR has safe viewing tips for people lucky enough to glimpse the great grey owl, hawk owl and boreal owl.
The long, late winter has sent three owl species south, looking for food. The DNR has safe viewing tips for people lucky enough to glimpse the great grey owl, hawk owl and boreal owl.
The long, late winter has sent three owl species south, looking for food. The DNR has safe viewing tips for people lucky enough to glimpse the great grey owl, hawk owl and boreal owl.
And all the anonymous donor wants is a thank-you.
Sturtevant and the engineering firm that worked on the flood-reducing Hiawatha Crossing project were recognized as state finalists in the American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin annual Engineering Excellennce awards.
From a request to have crimes against Sikhs recognized as hate crimes, to families looking for the full report on what happened in the temple on Aug. 5, there are many groups still waiting for information and answers.
State Senator Mary Lazich announces hearings on the 2013-15 budget, with residents invited to speak their minds on what concerns they have
State Senator Mary Lazich announces hearings on the 2013-15 budget, with residents invited to speak their minds on what concerns they have
The snow on the ground is an easy sign that we're still waiting for it to feel like spring, but check out what Schlitz Audubon Nature Center staff are noticing.
Community Support Agriculture is a great way to get fresh vegetables throughout the growing season.
Community Support Agriculture is a great way to get fresh vegetables throughout the growing season.
Learn about the Shorewood Police Department at its annual town hall meeting for residents.
The member communities have approved spending up to $2,000 on a facilitator who will look at the funding structure and possibly recommend changes.
A facilitator is looking at how the member communities fund the North Shore Fire Department, and could recommend changes.
A facilitator is reviewing how communities pay for the joint department, and could recommend changes.
Victoria McCormick is one of three incumbents looking to retain a seat on the Greendale School Board in the April 2 election.
Katie Buskiewicz-Mevis is one of three challengers looking to win a seat on the Greendale School Board on April 2.
Learn more about Kathleen Wied-Vincent, one of three challengers looking to win a seat on the Greendale School Board in the April 2 election.
Learn more about Melanie Kuzmanovic, one of three incumbents looking to retain a seat on the Greendale School Board in the April 2 election.
Six people are running for three seats on the Greendale School Board in the general election to be held April 2.
