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7 DOT projects slated for Shawano County in 2026

Several road projects and one bridge replacement are slated for Shawano County in 2026, according to an official with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

The DOT’s Tony Kemnitz ran down the list for the Shawano County Highway Safety Commission on Jan. 27.

Two projects will cover parts of state Highway 29.

Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Nathaniel G. Long, 32, Shawano, pleaded guilty Feb. 2 to maintaining a drug trafficking place. Judge William Kussel Jr. levied fines and court costs totaling $1,788.

• Ashauntee M. Smith, 23, Keshena, pleaded no contest Feb. 2 to three misdemeanor charges of possession of THC. Two counts were amended from felonies in a plea agreement. Kussel levied fines and court costs totaling $1,640.50.

Oconto County Court News

• Baldwin C. Framnes, 24, Gillett, was found guilty at a Nov. 4 jury trial of second-degree sexual assault of an unconscious victim and felony bail jumping. Judge Michael Judge sentenced him Feb. 2 to six years in prison followed by five years of extended supervision with conditions.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Feb. 8

Deputies responded to 23 incidents, including a noise disturbance on East Westgor Avenue in Wittenberg; a snowmobile accident near Railroad and Flint avenues in Mattoon; one 911 call; two reckless driving incidents; two traffic hazards; one welfare check; three crashes, one involving deer.

Feb. 7

Oconto County Public Record

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Feb. 5

When will Shawano County send inmates to other jails?

The number of inmates at the Shawano County Jail continues to flirt with the maximum capacity threshold, which will eventually lead to the county renting space at jails in surrounding counties.

CMN establishes GIS pilot program with Montana community college

The College of Menominee Nation has established a consortium agreement with Montana’s Fort Peck Community College, enabling students to work toward a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems across both institutions. This agreement enables students to take needed courses that are not presently available at CMN.

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