The city of Shawano is working on getting its next list of capital improvement projects ready for approval later this year by the Shawano Common Council, with the biggest road projects being West Green Bay Street, all of North Main Street and a significant part of South Main Street.

Emplify Health by Bellin Oconto Hospital recently announced it has been recognized as a top performer in the 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient.

Oconto Hospital was one of 16 Vizient provider clients in the Critical Access Hospital cohort recognized for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality care based on the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study.

Shawano Community High School’s homecoming didn’t come with reports of students causing problems in the city and surrounding towns.

Neighboring Bonduel didn’t fare as well, however, as their own homecoming is slated to take place this week.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is pushing for sports fans to be allowed free access to broadcast sports events in their home state through her bill, the For the Fans Act.

Several courthouses in the northern part of Wisconsin do not regularly screen visitors for weapons, but a firearm discovered recently in one of them is highlighting that lack of security in public buildings in rural counties, as well as a reticence by elected officials to pass the high costs of upgrades on to taxpayers.

• Sunday D. Dixon, 40, Madison, had her probation revoked June 19 from a 2024 conviction for possession of methamphetamine and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced her Sept. 21 to 12 months in county jail.