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Nebraska is the latest state to ban transgender students from girls' sports

3 days ago | ehextra.com | Margery Beck

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed into law Wednesday a measure banning transgender students from girls’ sports, making the state the latest to keep transgender athletes from competing on women’s and girls’ teams. Pillen signed the law flanked by dozens of lawmakers, women athletes and other advocates — including former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines, who has made a name for herself as a vocal advocate of banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
Powerboat races coming to Marinette

3 days ago | ehextra.com | Dan Kitkowski

MARINETTE — The Marinette area in recent years has played host to a variety of regional and national fishing tournaments. This weekend, another water sport comes to town as the inaugural Queen Marinette “Run the River” Powerboat Races will take place on the Menominee River. Practice runs for the American Pro Boaters Association (APBA) sanctioned races are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday with races set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Death Noties

4 days ago | ehextra.com | Clint Wolf

Partick J. Gilbert, 83, of Marinette passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Rennes West. Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family. Edward E Leister, 71, of Marinette passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Green Bay Wisconsin. Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more. Explore newsletters
Menominee council OKs yearly budget

5 days ago | ehextra.com | Dan Kitkowski

MENOMINEE — The Menominee City Council Wednesday approved its yearly budget with Mayor Casey Hoffman casting the lone dissenting vote. Council member Steve Fifarek was excused. “Regrettably, I could not vote for this budget because it represents the wrong priorities,” Hoffman said just prior to the vote.
PUBLIC MEETINGS

6 days ago | ehextra.com | Dan Kitkowski

• Board of Public Works. Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 1905 Hall Ave. Special meeting. Bid results for downtown area Main Street improvements. Quotes for city wide tree stump removal. kAm• kDEC@?8mu:?2?46 2?5 x?DFC2?46 r@>>:EE66]k^DEC@?8m %F6D52J[ cicd A]>][ r@F?4:= r92>36CD[ r:EJ w2==[ `h_d w2== pG6] pAC:= 3FD:?6DD] &?4@==64E:3=6 244@F?ED A@DD:3=6 HC:E6 @77]k^AmkAm• kDEC@?8mr@>>@?
Braves rally to sink Maroons in District title tilt

1 week ago | ehextra.com | Matt Lehmann

MENOMINEE — Pitching and defense nearly lifted the Menominee High School baseball team to championship glory, but the Gladstone Braves had other plans in mind. After falling behind to a feisty Maroons squad, Gladstone rallied with a massive fifth inning before sweating out a comeback bid from the opposing dugout, as the Braves fended off the Maroons 8-5 to capture the MHSAA Division 3, District 66 championship on Friday. kAm|6?@>:?66 <6AE E96 qC2G6D @77 E96 D4@C63@2C5 E9C@F89@FE E96 62C=J A@CE:@?
Marinette moors Clippers in Regional opener

1 week ago | ehextra.com | Matt Lehmann

MARINETTE — Thursday’s WIAA Division 2 Regional playoff matchup between the Marinette and Sturgeon Bay High School baseball teams played out like a song by Nirvana: a quiet, almost hushed beginning that builds into an explosive crescendo. Justin Kruse spun a gem on the mound while Marinette’s bats provided plenty of run support as the Marines nixed the Clippers 9-1 to advance to the Regional semifinals on Tuesday. kAmzCFD6 <6AE $EFC86@? q2J @77\32=2?46 2== 27E6C?@@?
Marinette girls keep Lady Bulldogs on short leash

1 week ago | ehextra.com | Matt Lehmann

PESHTIGO — Eight was enough for the Marinette High School girls soccer team on Tuesday, as the Lady Marines walloped Peshtigo 8-0 in non-conference play. Sierra Schreiner collected a hat trick while four other Lady Marines got in on the scoring action against the Lady Bulldogs. kAm“!6D9E:8@ @?=J 925 `_ A=2J6CD 3FE E96J A=2J65 FD E@F89[ 6DA64:2==J :? E96 D64@?5 92=7][” |2C:?6EE6 4@249 r9C:D |29=:< D2:5] “WpF5C2X q2F>2??
Female drivers from F1 Academy hoping to reach a new audience with Netflix series

1 week ago | ehextra.com | James Ellingworth

LONDON (AP) — Abbi Pulling never thought so many people would want to watch her chase her Formula 1 dream. Following on from “Drive To Survive," which sparked a boom in F1's audience through its mix of on-track action and behind-the-scenes insight, “F1: The Academy” debuts on Netflix on Wednesday. It's set to bring unprecedented attention to a women's-only racing series. kAm%96 5@4F>6?E2CJ :D “2 9F86 @AA@CEF?:EJ[” D2:5 !F==:?8[ 2 aa\J62C\@=5 qC:E:D9 5C:G6C H9@D6 CF?
PUBLIC MEETINGS

1 week ago | ehextra.com | Dan Kitkowski

• City Council. Wednesday, May 28, 6 p.m., City Hall, 2511 10th St. Special meeting. Public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 operating budget and the ordinance to adopt the Annual Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. The ordinance will be taken up later in the meeting. Schedule a special council meeting for the 2024-25 budget amendments. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more. Explore newsletters