State fisheries biologists have cracked the case of more than 100,000 “missing” walleyes that were not spawning in expected locations – and it may take genetic testing to prove that most of these baffling fish were simply following their natural instinct to return to their native waters. Like a team of police detectives, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources senior fisheries biologist Elliot Hoffman and his field staff remained persistent on

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) board of control approved recommendations by the fall coaches’ advisory committees, including a plan that replaces the 11-player and 8-player football playoff qualifying and seeding system. The board voted at its February meeting to support the plan created by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. Prior to the 2025 season, teams will be divided equally in seven divisions based on enr

Only athletes designated as females at birth can compete in girls’ sports in Wisconsin High School events sanctioned by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), according to a new policy adopted Feb.

Alan J. (Max) Delsart, 71, Ashwaubenon, passed away on March 1, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1953, in Oconto Falls to Millard and Eunice (Delfosse) Delsart. Alan graduated from Oconto Falls High School class of 1971. He went on to attend NWTI and earned his degree to work as an electrician. Alan had a lifelong career at Proctor and Gamble, starting in 1973, retiring in 2011.

Thomas Lee “Tommy” “Tom” Theis, 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully, from natural causes on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on May 15, 1935, in Shawano to the late William and Irene (Krueger) Theis. Tom was a devoted husband to Nancy and a loving father to Jeff, Julie, Steve, Lisa and Jamie. Tom married the love of his life, Nancy Ann Tomashek, on Sept. 20, 1958, at St.

A Peshtigo man serving a 25-year sentence in a federal prison for child sex exploitation is scheduled to stand trial on state charges alleging he exploited and sexually assaulted teenage girls in Oconto County. Zachary A. Zastawniak, 24, was scheduled to enter a plea in Oconto County Circuit Court on Dec.

Predator hunting guide and hunter Matt McHugh has fooled up to 24 coyotes in one night to be toppled by clients.

ThedaCare has some advice for those planning to shed some weight — make small reductions the first goal. “Modest weight loss is a great initial goal,” said Dr. Ben Duffy, ThedaCare obesity medicine specialist.