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Packers President Mark Murphy To Hire Next Coach, GM Involved

December 3, 2018 - 4:35pm

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy says he will hire the franchise's next head coach after firing Mike McCarthy following a stunning loss to the lowly Arizona Cardinals.

DNR Sets Emergency Rules For 'Noodling,' Bowfishing For Catfish

December 3, 2018 - 5:45am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has enacted emergency rules to regulate fishing for catfish with bows, crossbows or by hand. Since spring of 2017, there were no regulations for the practice on the books.

Green Bay Packers Fire Coach Mike McCarthy

December 2, 2018 - 7:05pm

The Green Bay Packers have fired coach Mike McCarthy and made offensive coordinator Joe Philbin the interim head coach.

Program Launches Skate Drive For Superior Rinks

November 30, 2018 - 2:30pm

The City of Superior and Superior/Douglas County Adult Leadership program paired up to launch the Skates for Superior program. The program seeks to provide free skating equipment to the public at the city’s outdoor skating rinks.

Legislator Blasts DNR For Allegedly Forcing Deer Rescue

November 21, 2018 - 12:45pm

A state legislator is ripping the state Department of Natural Resources for allegedly forcing firefighters to rescue a deer stranded on a frozen lake.

UW-Superior Removes Women's Softball And Golf Coach

November 20, 2018 - 1:10pm

The University of Wisconsin-Superior has removed Roger Plachta as head coach of women’s softball and golf on campus. The university said in a new release that Plachta has been removed due to a "pattern of misconduct and unprofessional behavior."

DNR: Wisconsin Deer License Sales Down From 2017

November 19, 2018 - 10:55am

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources data shows hunters had purchased 774,332 deer licenses as of midnight Friday, down 2.5 percent from 2017.

Drop In Deer Hunting Licenses Sold In Wisconsin Raises Conservation Funding Concerns

November 15, 2018 - 6:25am

A new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says the number of deer hunting licenses sold in Wisconsin has dropped by about 6 percent in the last two decades. Fewer hunters is sparking concerns about funding for the state's conservation efforts.

Few Changes For Hunters With Gun Deer Season Coming This Weekend

November 14, 2018 - 6:00am

Wisconsin's gun deer season opener is this Saturday and while many aspects of this year's hunt will be consistent with last year, some changes are afoot.

Brewers Fans Have Mixed Feelings After Team Loses 5-1 To Dodgers In Game 7

October 20, 2018 - 11:05pm

The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night, ending the team's journey to the World Series.

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Packers President Mark Murphy To Hire Next Coach, GM Involved

DNR Sets Emergency Rules For 'Noodling,' Bowfishing For Catfish

Green Bay Packers Fire Coach Mike McCarthy

Program Launches Skate Drive For Superior Rinks

Legislator Blasts DNR For Allegedly Forcing Deer Rescue

UW-Superior Removes Women's Softball And Golf Coach

DNR: Wisconsin Deer License Sales Down From 2017

Drop In Deer Hunting Licenses Sold In Wisconsin Raises Conservation Funding Concerns

Few Changes For Hunters With Gun Deer Season Coming This Weekend

Brewers Fans Have Mixed Feelings After Team Loses 5-1 To Dodgers In Game 7

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