John Burton

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Morning Edition Host at WXPR-FM (Rhinelander, WI)

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Garlic mustard aphids may help to slow down the invasive plant

1 day ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

Hopes are one non-native species may help slow down another. Garlic mustard is one of the earliest invasive plants to be found in the spring. It’s widespread throughout Wisconsin. Hopes are the garlic mustard aphid may help by munching on the plants. The aphid was first spotted in the U.S. in 2021, and there have been several sightings in Wisconsin. Garlic mustard with the aphids appears to be less healthy.
Lights Out weekend, schools for sale, garlic mustard aphid

1 day ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

Oneida and Vilas County Conservation Departments are encouraging folks to turn off the lights this weekend, the Wausau School District hopes to find buyers for some school buildings no longer needed by the district, hopes are garlic mustard aphids may help slow down the invasive plants
Search for missing man, deer season recommendations approved, congressional districts upheld

2 days ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is trying to locate a missing man, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves deer season recommendations, Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges over the state's congressional district boundaries
Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Wausau

3 days ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

A man died after being hit on Highway 29 in Wausau. Wausau Police had responded to a report of a person lying in the westbound lane of the highway around 11:30 Monday night. When officers arrived, the man claimed to have a gun and began running. He crossed into the eastbound lane, where he was hit and killed. Two people in the vehicle that hit the man had minor injuries.
Applicants sought to fill vacant Oneida County Board seat

3 days ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

Oneida County needs to find someone to fill a vacant County Board seat in the Town of Woodruff. The District 16 seat was previously held by Mike Timmons, who died earlier this year. The seat represents Wards 1 and 2 in the Town of Woodruff. Those who want to fill the seat need to send a letter of interest to the Oneida County Clerk. You need to include contact information, background data, experiences and an explanation for how you would expect to represent your constituents.
Supreme Court PFAS ruling, fall deaths in Wisconsin, vacant Oneida County Board seat

3 days ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules state regulations can force clean up of emerging pollutants like PFAS before they are officially designated hazardous, Wisconsin has the highest death rate for falls by older adults, Oneida County seeks applicants to fill a vacant County Board seat in the Town of Woodruff
New rule provides guidance for election observers in Wisconsin

4 days ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

The Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved new rules for election observers in the state. The commission voted 5 to 1 in favor of the package. It’s meant to offer clarity on things like who can observe elections, says what election observers can do, and creates a more streamlined set of instructions for election observers. Things spelled out by the rule include how close observers can stand to voters, what documents they can review, and outlines the use of recording devices.
Young riders at increased risk during ATV/UTV crashes

4 days ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

ATV and UTV use ramps up during the summer. While the machines can be fun, they can also be dangerous, especially for kids. Emergency Medicine Doctor Danny Yarger with Aspirus Health says children and teens are hospitalized 30 percent more often than adults following ATV and UTV crashes. “When kids get into these accidents, they tend to have more severe injure. The younger the child the severe the injury is,” said Yarger.
Vilas County broadband access, ATV/UTV safety, election observer rules

4 days ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

Vilas County has seen broadband access expand to reach 86% of homes, ATV and UTV crashes can be especially dangerous for kids and teenagers, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved a new rule to cover election observers in the state
Fire damages residence in Hurley

5 days ago | wxpr.org | John Burton

Fire struck a home in Hurley over the weekend. The Hurley Fire Department said in a press release the fire was reported around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters responded to 400 Poplar Street and found flames coming from the rear of the residence in the attic area. There was also heavy smoke. No injuries were reported. A malfunction by an electrical device caused the fire. Several other agencies helped at the scene.