Winter Moratorium on Utility Shutoff Ends Mid-April

In a few short weeks, Wisconsin’s winter utility disconnection moratorium will come to an end. State Law prohibits disconnection from residential power by utility companies during the coldest months of November through April. The moratorium ends on April 15th. Residents who are behind on payments are encouraged to make arrangements for remaining balances. Utilities do work with customers to create reasonable payment options assuring their service won’t be cut off, and assistance programs such as the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program are available.

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Multi-County SWAT Teams Honored for 2023 Antigo Hostage Rescue

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team has been honored as a co-recipient of the “Co-SWAT Teams of the Year” award. The recognition is shared with tactical teams from Langlade, Marathon, and Oneida Counties for their coordinated response to a hostage situation in Antigo in June 2023. In that incident, a 41-year-old convicted felon took two young children hostage following a domestic dispute, prompting Antigo Police to request assistance from Langlade County, which then brought in additional support from the other agencies. The nearly eight-hour standoff ended when tactical…

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