Shawano County officials are defending a two-week lapse that occurred before they notified residents in Tigerton about a confirmed case of tuberculosis in the community. Several residents have questioned why the Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department waited to disclose the presence of a contagious and deadly disease in the village of 800. The health department issued a news release announcing the public health issue on Thursday, one day aft

Eight months after being limited by a sore left calf, Aaron Rodgers is fully healed. So opponents must again stay on their toes against a quarterback known for his ability to extend plays. The NFL MVP had no issues in the offseason. He said he worked hard on his training regimen. No reason to worry now. “This was a significant calf injury, but we’re talking about eight months later,” Rodgers said after practice Thursday.

GOLF Shawano girls place 3rd, Bonduel 5th Shawano combined for a team score of 200, while Bonduel shot 239 at Thursday’s Bay/NEC North Divisional Match at Little River Country Club in Marinette. Emily Smith led Shawano with a 49, followed by Brianna Zook (50), Gabby Krueger (50) and Julia Beck (51). Bonduel’s Danielle Lautenbach shot a 50 to lead the Bears.

For Menominee Indian High School football, a transition into the eight-player game has already improved the morale of its athletes. With 245 enrolled students, it became difficult over the years for the school to field a full team for 11-on-11 games, especially against bigger schools, which led to a 1-8 season last year. First-year head coach Tony Noll has only seen his team in competition once, during a scrimmage Friday at Bowler High School, bu

Bonduel controlled the line of scrimmage on offense and defense as the Bears dominated Crivitz in a season-opening, hard-hitting high school football game, resulting in a 27-6 nonconference victory Thursday. Preston Robaidek scored two rushing touchdowns in the second quarter and added a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter to lead the Bears. Bonduel tallied 325 rushing yards, a result of wearing down the Wolverines’ defense through 54 rushi

Over 200 kids went home with backpacks as Little Ceasars and Mike’s Videos presented backpack night at the Shawano Speedway. With the help of numerous race teams and sponsors, 225 backpacks complete with supplies were given away during intermission. On the track, Mike Mullen dominated the Late Model feature, and Jerry Wilinski scored back-to-back feature wins.

It may be a reloading year for the Bonduel High School football team, which lost 16 seniors from a team that advanced to the Division 5 playoffs. But that doesn’t mean expectations are any lower. On the offensive side of the ball, the Bears lost most of their skill position players, including quarterback Colton Dobratz and running back Hunter VanderLinden. Senior Trever Pederson is the leading returning passer after completing one pass last seaso

Shawano Police Department Aug. 17 Police logged 28 incidents, including the following: Curfew — Three juveniles were cited for curfew violation at Sturgeon Park, 811 S.

A Keshena man charged with a felony count of fleeing an officer after jumping into the Wolf River to escape police last month now faces a new charge of causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity. Deion J.