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Grand Jury Indicts Former Team Summit Coach in Sexual Assault Case

Grand Jury · Rusk County

Grand Jury Indicts Former Team Summit Coach in Sexual Assault Case

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Jared Hedges, a Frisco resident and former Team Summit coach, was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury in Taos, New Mexico, on charges stemming from an arrest in March. The charges include first-degree criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13 years old and second-degree criminal sexual contact with a minor, according to case details from New Mexico’s case lookup website. Taos County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Hedges, 48, at Taos Sk…See the Story

Former Treasurer of Softball League Receives Sentence in Theft Case

Ladysmith · Ladysmith

Former Treasurer of Softball League Receives Sentence in Theft Case

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

MERCER, Pa. (WKBN) -- The former treasurer of a girls softball league in Mercer County received his sentence earlier this month for stealing from the league. Brent Hanley, 55, was convicted of theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received. The other charges in the case were dismissed, according to court records. Court records state that Hanley was sentenced June 6 to two years of probation. As part of the terms of his probation…See the Story

Almost 40 deer-related collisions in county in last six weeks: OPP

Guelph · Guelph

Almost 40 deer-related collisions in county in last six weeks: OPP

Almost 100 crashes this year in Wellington county have involved deer See the Story

County records tourism growth

Wisconsin’s tourism industry in 2024 saw its third consecutive record-breaking year of economic impact. According to 2024 economic impact data, the state’s tourism industry generated a record-high $25.8 billion in total economic impact, or about $70 million per day, surpassing…Tourism · Ladysmith Read Article

Rusk County law enforcement arrest report

This information is taken from the Media Arrest Summary Report for the Rusk County Sheriff’s Department.Rusk County · Rusk County Read Article

Rusk County Circuit Court forfeitures

This information taken from the Criminal and Traffic Disposition Report of the Rusk County Circuit Court for May 2025.Ladysmith · Ladysmith Read Article

Thank state legislators for their support of government transparency

Please join the newspapers of Wisconsin in thanking the Wisconsin State Senate for supporting transparency in government.Ladysmith · Ladysmith Read Article

[Opinion] Want a closed session? Explain yourself, then

Probably the most commonly used — and, in my opinion, abused — exemption in our state’s Open Meetings Law is the one that lets governmental bodies meet behind closed doors “whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.”Opinion · Ladysmith Read Article

Rusk County real estate transactions

These are the Rusk County Real Estate Transactions recorded with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue from May 16-May 31, 2025. Wisconsin Property Sales Information is available on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website.Real Estate · Rusk County Read Article

'Not tolerated in our community': Rusk County Sheriff issues advisory after fraud arrest

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

"Let this serve as a clear warning: this behavior will not be tolerated in our community," Sheriff Grassman said. "The Rusk County Sheriff's Office is committed to pursuing those who exploit vulnerable populations - especially our seniors."Rusk County · Rusk County Read Article

DNR accepting shooting range grant applications

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is still accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program through July 15, 2025.Ladysmith · Ladysmith Read Article

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