Regional

Thu
21
Aug

Avoid impaired driving as Labor Day weekend approaches

As summer winds down, individuals and families are gearing up the long Labor Day weekend, as well as final vacations before school starts. The spike in traffic is particularly dangerous when drivers choose to drink alcohol, use illegal drugs, or take debilitating medications before getting behind the wheel.

Thu
14
Aug

DMV creates webpage to help protect consumer from scams

The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles has unveiled a new webpage to help citizens recognize scams, protect themselves, and figure out what to do if they are victimized

The site can be accessed at wisconsindmv.gov/scams.

Thu
14
Aug

Historic Perspective: Are there leeches in Leach Lake?


This is a current photo of Leach Lake as it exists today. (Submitted photo)

In 1912, historian H.E. Cole wrote, “John Brink, a surveyor from Crystal Lake, Ill, named Leach Lake and creek from the fact that the water leached or percolated through the soil.”

Thu
10
Jul

Naturally Speaking: Plant development


(Photo by Jerry Davis)

It can be exciting to watch a plant germinate and grow, a flower bud to appear and open, or a buck’s antlers start, branch, finish, and then shed the velvet. 

Thu
12
Jun

Naturally speaking: White tailed fawns


(Photo by Jerry Davis)

White-tailed deer fawns are likely to be mostly seen curled in an inconspicuous place, but sometimes not at all hidden. A startled fawn may drop to the ground expecting not to be seen and then reposition to a better hiding location.

Thu
05
Jun

Refuge plans Birds, Bees, and Butterflies Event

The Third Annual Birds, Bees, and Butterflies Event will be held at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, N11385 Headquarters Road, Necedah, on Saturday, June 14. This free event goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside and around the refuge visitor center, rain or shine.

Thu
29
May

Naturally Speaking: Morel dilemma


(Photo by Jerry Davis)

Again, for the fourth consecutive season, morel mushroom gathering has been nothing short of terrible. 

Thu
29
May

Check ahead of time now that construction season is underway

Warm weather in Wisconsin means one thing: Road construction.

Many projects have already started in our readership areas, and more will no doubt begin as the warmer months unfold.

Thu
15
May

Naturally Speaking: Wood ducks


Wood ducks. (Photo by Jerry Davis)

Wood ducks have returned from their wintering grounds in far southeast United States.

Even though spring is the breeding and nesting season some birds begin displaying in autumn.

The best time for seeing a drake wood duck in colorful plumage is March and April.

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