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Day: July 28, 2026

Man Found Dead After Pursuit Ends in Marathon County

Steve Dillon

A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon after a pursuit by local law enforcement that began in Lincoln County and ended with a crash in Marathon County. According to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance at about 12:15 p.m. after a vehicle being pursued left Lincoln County on County Highway K and entered Marathon County.A short time later, law enforcement learned the vehicle had crashed near the intersection of County Highway K and Rainbow Drive in Marathon County. Deputies from the Marathon County and…

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DNR Highlights Accessibility at Council Grounds State Park During Disability Pride Month

Steve Dillon

Council Grounds State Park is being recognized as one of Wisconsin’s parks offering expanded opportunities for visitors of all abilities. As part of Disability Pride Month, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is highlighting accessible features across the state park system, including an accessible fishing pier, adaptive kayaks, and accessible campsites and picnic areas at Council Grounds. The DNR says improving accessibility helps more families and visitors enjoy Wisconsin’s public lands together. An interactive map of accessibility features at state parks is available on the DNR website.

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT: MOTORCYCLE VS DEER CRASH IN TOWN OF SCHLEY

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 35 traffic stops and 31 security checks. There were 6 calls involving cars hitting deer, 1 involving a car hitting a bear, and a third where a car hit a coyote. On Sunday, the 911 center received a call regarding a motorcycle vs deer crash with injuries in the Town of Schley on county highway X near county highway C. Scottie Wenzlick of Merrill was driving the motorcycle when it struck the deer. Wenzlick sustained minor injuries from the crash and refused medical…

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