Members of the Shawano Area Ag Society were tentatively given the green light to shorten the Shawano Speedway from a half mile to three-eighths of a mile.

The county’s public property took a straw poll of its members Dec. 11, and all agreed to move forward with the proposal once a few more hurdles are cleared.

Former Menominee County Sheriff Richard Moses Sr. died unexpectedly at his home Dec. 9. He was 78.

Area law enforcement departments extended condolences to his family and friends.

Duties of the new Shawano County administrative coordinator will be vastly different than those conducted by past employees.

Members of the county’s executive committee continue to work with Julie Hasser, interim administrative coordinator and human resources director, in altering the job description.

The world of artificial intelligence is coming to Shawano County government operations.

Members of the executive committee agreed Dec. 10 to enroll in a six-month pilot program in 2026 with GovAI.

“We don’t want to delay it anymore,” said Matt Hietpas, technology services director. “We agree there’s some use, very valuable use, for not only our employees but the residents of Shawano County, too.”

Shawano’s mayoral and city council incumbents up for election in April have taken out paperwork to run for another term.