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John M. Shank Jr., Milwaukee… age 80, passed away on March 25, 2024. Beloved husband and constant companion of Jen Shank for over 58 years. Loving father of Christopher Shank, Peter (Deneen) Shank, and Robin Shank Sanderson. Private services will be held.

The 750-acre Big Island Fire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County is now 100% contained. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 750-acre Big Island Fire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County is now 100% contained as of midnight. The fire broke out at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 17.

MFL bill to open land for Vehicles Dead for Now, could resurface?

DATCP to Host Public Meetings on 2025 Spongy Moth Treatment Plans Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection DATCP to Host Public Meetings on 2025 Spongy Moth Treatment Plans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2025 Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting public comment on its planned 2025 spongy moth aerial treatment plans.

Herman Kafura, Green Bay… age 83, passed away on January 12, 2025.  He was born of German immigrant parents who came to the United States in the early 1920s. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and then continued his education with a M.A. graduate program in Russian Studies.

Truman Everson, rural Ettrick…age 90, died of cancer on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his children. Truman dedicated his career to vocational agriculture instruction and farm training. He was an active member of the community, participating in various organizations and activities. Truman served as president of the Lions Club in Westby and president of the Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 14, 2025 Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov DNR Reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Wild Merganser Collected From Milwaukee County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that laboratory tests have identified the H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) in a wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County last week. Testing was completed at the U.S.

Richard Larsen DVM, Appleton…husband, father, grandfather and veterinarian passed away at age 87 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was employed by the Manawa Veterinary Clinic and later at Dairyland Animal Health in Weyauwega, where he treated large and small animals until his retirement in 1993. Dick was a life-long Catholic and his faith was very important to him. He was a member of several churches throughout his life including St.

Oshkosh Woodland Owner Conference will still be held and they are working on providing a Zoom option which will be sent out via email to registrants later today. Wausau Woodland Owner Conference will still be held. If you registered for the in person option and want to switch to Zoom, please send an email to wwoa@uwsp.edu no later than Friday, February 7 at 9 pm. We are unable to fulfill requests after this time.

Invasive Species Action Award Nominations Due Feb. 16 Home  |   Donate  |  Contact Don’t “forget” to submit your nominations for the 21st annual Invasive Species Action Awards. (Forget-me-not is an invasive species that escapes from landscaping and can spread to nearby forests and natural areas, out-competing a diverse range of native plants!) / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Reminder: Invasive Species Action Award Nominations Due Feb.