Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

March 22

Deputies responded to 26 incidents, including threatening on Third Street in Leopolis; operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated near state Highway 22 and Shady Lane in the Town of Washington; one 911 call; four reckless driving incidents; three welfare checks.

March 21

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

March 22

The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WLWCA) has recognized two Shawano County employees as recipients of its 2026 Conservation Awards, honoring individuals and families who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to Wisconsin’s land, water, and natural resources.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation has revealed more details regarding an officer-involved death that occurred March 10 in the Town of Green Valley.

Matt Hietpas, technology services director, said Shawano County needs to review all of its tech services policies, as many have not been updated for several years.

“It’s time to review everything,” he said. “This includes things like disaster recovery, computer use and AI.”

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) will relocate services offered in Wittenberg to meet community needs and support changing campus usage.

The current campus, located at 402 N. Genesee St., will be put up for sale, and NTC will relocate services to other areas of the Wittenberg community, including Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School.