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December 19th, 2025

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Snowmy Kromer dons new $2000 hat
Posted about 7 hours ago
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December 18th, 2025

Boulder Junction Brewing Company donating used grains to local livestock farms and animal organizations
Posted about 17 hours ago
WJFW
Seniors Center of Langlade County keeping seniors healthy during the holidays
Posted about 19 hours ago
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Oneida County Sheriff has fifth child enlisted in the military
Posted about 19 hours ago
WJFW
Ashwabay Alliance raises over $61,000 during record-breaking Giving Tuesday
Posted about 20 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
Vilas County trails expected to open at 8 a.m. on Friday.
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Ashland man gets jail time in connection to vehicle accident that killed friend, injured another
Posted 1 day ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 17th, 2025

Rotary Club of Wausau donates $100 grocery gift cards to local families
Posted 1 day ago
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County to Corporation: Ensign Claims another Wisconsin Nursing Home
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
The Lake House Coffee shop opens in downtown Lake Tomahawk
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
The Eagle River Recreation Association starts fundraiser for a new ice plant
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Deer Season, part 1: A Northwoods tradition
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
After community pressure, Forest County Board passes resolution to save Deer Park
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Portage County Health Care Center sale approved by County Board
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Owner of Jenny’s House of Dogs in Antigo shares small business success story
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Giant Snowmy Kromer snowman returns to Minocqua
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
William's House of Hope launches Bridges of Hope program for addiction recovery
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW

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December 16th, 2025

Jennifer Kressin tells her story of Jenny’s House of Dogs
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Williams House Launches "Bridges of Hope" Program for Addiction Recovery
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Pelican shot in Ashland on the mend at REGI after being shot
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Oneida County snowmobile trails to open this week
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
ArtStart’s New President: Craig Zarley
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Christmas Bird Count begins in the Northwoods
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
New A&W restaurant opens in Rhinelander
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Jim Dan Hill Library welcomes generous donation from Northland College
Posted 3 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
New A&W restaurant opens in Rhinelander
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
'They rocked': Rhinelander students shine at Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW

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December 15th, 2025

Oneida County Sheriff's Office warns about getting drunk over the holidays
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Rep. Tiffany calls for special immigration process for Afghan refugees living in the U.S.
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
William's House of Hope holds community Christmas dinner at Antigo church
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Wisconsinites Honor Veterans with wreaths despite sub-zero temperatures
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Grinchmas on Grand grows in popularity this holiday season after event's debut last year
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
101-year-old Merrill man shares memories Sunday, how World War II impacted his life
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Washburn adopts policy for assisting with federal law enforcement
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
8 children rescued in Lincoln County after parents left them alone to purchase marijuana, police say
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Iron River cyclist makes cross country trip from Florida to Alaska
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Milwaukee man facing drug charges fails to appear in court
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Citizen group defeats cell tower proposal in Russell
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 13th, 2025

Wisconsinites Honor Veterans with Wreaths in Sub-Zero Weather
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Gleason bar and resort broken into, thousands of dollars stolen Monday morning
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
'Nobody should have to feel the way we do': Gleason bar and resort robbed Monday morning
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction's "The Glide" skating ribbon prepares for Dec. 20 opening
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Libraries, Dungeons and Dragons: What D&D does for Marathon County
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW

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December 12th, 2025

Nut Zeey's Resort robbed of thousands of dollars Monday morning
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction's "The Glide" skating ribbon preparing for December 20th opening
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Marathon County Historical Society holding inaugural Historic Holiday Home tours.
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
The Wausau Salvation Army notices an increase in donation requests
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
DNA identifies remains of World War II veteran as Rhinelander man
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Regional effort underway to build permanent animal shelter in Ashland
Posted 7 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 11th, 2025

New restaurant opens at Prentice truck stop
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander man charged with sexual assault of a minor, in court for bail hearing
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander high School's FBLA/DECA club hosting jean drive to clothe kids this winter
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander students react to Australian social media ban
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Famous Eagle River Ice Castle will be Twin Towers between 33-38 feet tall in 2026
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
The Bottled Bean in Minocqua hosts second annual Festival of Trees
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
New event venue at Rondele Ranch nears completion
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Rondele Ranch Christmas Wonderland closed Saturday due to forecasted extreme cold
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Milestone Senior Living Center starts holiday food drive
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
After fire nearly ended Gooch's 2 Bar and Grill, the establishment celebrates 20 years
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Santa comes to town
Posted 8 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 10th, 2025

Paul Wassgren, vying for Tiffany's Congress seat, makes campaign stop in Merrill
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Hill of Beans restaurant at base of Timms Hill now closed
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Keeping pets warm and safe during the cold
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Milestone Senior Living Center starts holiday food drive
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
The Bottled Bean in Minocqua hosts second annual tree decorating competition
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
UW-Stevens Point on-campus food pantry sees increase in users
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Nun with Sisters of the Divine Image takes her final vows
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander Mayor Kris Hanus running for re-election
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
St. Germain Fire department constructs ice rink under town pavillion; opening December 12
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
"Bradyn's Law" signed, ensuring tougher penalties for sextortion
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
A Rhinelander assisted living center helps get residents into the Christmas spirit
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW

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December 9th, 2025

Merrill church holds a diaper closet for those who need them
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Final Vows: Nun with the Sisters of the Divine Image takes her final vows
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Mayor Kris Hanus runs for Rhinelander re-election
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
UW-Stevens Point on-campus food pantry sees increase in users
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
St. Germain Fire department constructs ice rink under town pavillion; opening December 12
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
"Bradyn's Law" signed, criminalizing sextortion
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Lieutenant Governor candidate David Varnam visits Eagle River
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Community unites to save Ashland Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Nativity Thrift Store transforms old elementary school into bustling shop
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Local pantry packed hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for customers, students dealing with food insecurity
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Glidden man faces trials in Ashland, Bayfield counties for sexual assault charges
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Candidates circulating papers for spring races
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Rescued Ashland pelican was shot, suffering from lead poisoning
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary School holds powwow, but this one with school's new drum
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
63rd annual Garland City of the North Christmas Parade
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
New housing development planned for Rhinelander amid shortage
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Mt Ashwabay set to open for alpine skiing
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 8th, 2025

From school bells to bargain finds: Nativity Thrift Store transforms old Elementary school
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
Tomahawk VFW gives Never Forgotten Honor Flight $30,000 donation from community
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
Adoption, foster care in Wisconsin 'more common than people realize'
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
Northwoods Children's Museum plans to new sensory exhibit
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
New housing development planned for Rhinelander amid Northwoods housing crisis
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
Local bank donates to The BRICK
Posted 11 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
"It's more common than I think people realize", looking at adoption in Wisconsin
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW

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December 7th, 2025

Many Americans fear not being able to afford healthcare with ACA tax credits at risk
Posted 12 days ago
WJFW

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December 6th, 2025

Medford man dies after falling through ice in Taylor County
Posted 13 days ago
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Tomahawk VFW gives Never Forgotten Honor Flight $30,000 donation from community
Posted 13 days ago
WJFW
Lac du Flambeau Public School teaches students how to make, uses of birchbark baskets
Posted 13 days ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction volunteers rally to clear snowmobile trails ahead of season
Posted 13 days ago
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