The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs has released the draft environmental assessment for the proposed Hard Rock Casino in Kenosha.

The EA analyzes the potential effects of acquiring land in Kenosha for the Menominee Indian Tribe and its proposed development of the property as a casino-hotel, offering class III gaming pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, consistent with other tribal casinos in the state.

Shawano County officials said they have finally resumed contact with the owner of a Fourth Street home the county is interested in purchasing.

Nick Hesse, Shawano County’s facilities management director, told the public property committee March 12 he recently talked with Meshan Latender, owner of 211 W. Fourth St.

“We got the deed straightened out,” Hesse said. “It’s just her name on the deed now.”

Oconto County community members will gather at 5:30 p.m. March 24 at Oconto City Hall, 1210 Main St., Oconto, to learn more about redistricting, gerrymandering and voting maps in Wisconsin.

Jane Benson from the Fair Maps Coalition is the scheduled speaker.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced the launch of a dedicated 511 Wisconsin construction website for the upcoming reconstruction project on state Highway 22 in Gillett.

Two Shawano police officers were recognized March 11 during the Shawano Common Council meeting for saving a teen’s life just after Christmas at Sturgeon Park.