Chain to Main Local News - Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Wisconsin DNR reports a VERY HIGH fire danger. Dry conditions mean fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and become difficult to control. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and use extreme caution with any open flames. For current burn restrictions and safety information, visit apps dot dnr dot wi dot gov slash wisburn.   Drivers on U.S. Highway 10 in Waupaca County should prepare for construction delays this summer and fall. Road work from Anderson Road to Appletree Lane runs May through August, while work from Old WIS 49 to the Winnebago County line begins in mid-July through October. At least one lane in each direction will remain open during construction. Motorists are reminded to slow down, stay alert, and give road crews room to work safely.   The city of Waupaca Parks and Recreation Board meets this afternoon at 5:15pm in the City Council Chambers at Waupaca City Hall.  The meeting which is open to the public includes a review of the department’s annual report, a look at the Rec Desk contract and a recreation program update.  The agenda is posted online at City of Waupaca dot org.   Lastly, congratulations to the Waupaca High School Math Team, who wrapped up an outstanding season last week at its banquet on the UWSP campus. Several students earned top-10 finishes in the Central Wisconsin Math League, including Amy Chen, Peyton Koeppler, Maggie Miller, Oliver Funk-Rusch, and Noah Kolinski. Noah made league history by earning a perfect score of 300 and becoming the first student in the league’s 56-year history to win the Advanced division four years in a row.