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February 26th, 2026

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Snowmobiler injured in Oneida County crash Wednesday night
Posted about 2 hours ago
WJFW
BREAKING: Mosinee plant to shut down pulp mill and two paper machines
Posted about 2 hours ago
WJFW
Washburn artist creates print to support Gitche's recovery
Posted about 3 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
Local leaders bring cascading crises to Gov. Evers at Ashland roundtable
Posted about 6 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
Visit Forest County hosts first annual Northwoods Women's Leadership Conference
Posted about 8 hours ago
WJFW
Wausau looking for new city clerk as Kaitlyn Bernarde puts in her resignation
Posted about 8 hours ago
WJFW
Antigo girls' wrestler eyes back-to-back state championships
Posted about 8 hours ago
WJFW
ArtStart holds painting event to assist those stuggling with memory loss
Posted about 8 hours ago
WJFW
1 dead after being hit by vehicle on Willow Flowage Tuesday
Posted about 8 hours ago
WJFW
Photos: Barstools, kayaks, and volcanoes at Drummond’s Bar Stool Races
Posted about 9 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 25th, 2026

Wausau looking for new city clerk as Kaitlyn Bernarde puts in her resignation
Posted about 20 hours ago
WJFW
Ojibwe Snow Snakes tradition continues on Madeline Island
Posted 1 day ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 24th, 2026

Wisconsin dairy farms face challenges of declining industry and aging farmers
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Traffic detours expected as roundabouts replace stoplights on pair of Highway 8 intersections
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Lakeland Fitness & Golf Holding Winter holding virtual golf tournament for local nonprofits
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
The Mammoth Hunter exhibit travels Wisconsin teaching people about the past
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Boreal Waters Community Foundation supports The BRICK
Posted 2 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Wisconsin man street races at 106 mph, kills EMT after previously killing local man in crash
Posted 2 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Library hosts heart-themed family night for Valentine's Day
Posted 2 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Bad River Band challenges judge’s decision to uphold DNR permit
Posted 2 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 23rd, 2026

The Mammoth Hunter exhibit travels Wisconsin teaching people about the past
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Local libraries boost community involvement during National Library Lover's Month this month
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
7th District forum to be held March 3
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Boys and Girls Club of the Northwoods receive $1 million grant for new facility
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Fan-favorite Legend Laps event promotes snowmobiling, encourages engagement on famous oval track
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Merrill bar hosts chili cook-off to raise funds for school lunches
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Chili cook-off brings fire departments together to bond over chili and camaraderie
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Red Cliff chairwoman takes statewide stage to address tribal concerns
Posted 3 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Republican candidates come to region
Posted 3 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Ashland residents push city to limit cooperation with ICE
Posted 3 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Apostle Islands national park bill advances despite local opposition
Posted 3 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Spring elections will determine new mayor in Tomahawk for first time in a decade
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW

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February 22nd, 2026

Northwoods Fire Departments' Chili Cookoff
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Legend Laps event in Eagle River gives snowmobile drivers a chance to run historic derby track
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
A local pub holds a tournament to fund Parkinson's research
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Wausau curler Matthew Thums ready to represent USA again at Winter Paralympics
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW

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February 21st, 2026

Exhibit hosted at UWSP details life of Wisconsinite John Muir
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW

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February 20th, 2026

Merrill church hosts diaper drive for residents
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Summer camp uniting siblings separated by foster care seeks donations
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Driver arrested after chase starting in Crandon ends when vehicle loses tire, crashes into ditch
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Rib Lake School District celebrates new gym
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Man who stole ambulance while naked appears in Wood County Court Friday
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander boxers opened Hodag Den gym to bring sport to community
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Marathon County Historical Society new archive center inches closer to completion
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Culver's in Rhinelander celebrates 25th anniversary
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
CAT RESCUE: Eagle River family reunited with missing cat found 40 feet up in tree
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW

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February 19th, 2026

"Your process is flawed" Residents of Rome reject solar farm, blame the PSC
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Amateur boxers open up training gym to spread their love of the sport in the Northwoods
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Marathon County Historical Society new archive center getting closer to completion
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
New Candidate for Wisconsin 7th Congressional District race
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
St. Paul's UCC in Wausau offers weekly food pantry again thanks to community support.
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Almond mom reaches plea deal in Amber Alert case involving sex offender
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Naked man who stole ambulance in Wood County faces litany of charges, court records say
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Amherst man in custody after violating bail conditions stemming from threats toward school employee
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
NTC partners with local fire department to address shortage of emergency workers
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Republican candidate Kevin Hermening announces candidacy for 7th Congressional District
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Judge upholds DNR permit for Line 5 pipeline reroute
Posted 7 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 18th, 2026

Rhinelander sees success on the ice, sending three youth hockey teams to state tournaments
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Wisconsin artist bringing new iron Hodag sculpture to Rhinelander this summer
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
ADRC of Vilas County promotes ancient meditation practice for wellness and relaxation
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
UPDATE: Naked man steals ambulance, leads police on Wood County chase with patient inside, police say
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Communication and leadership skills honed by tomahawk FCCLA members at conference
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Police name man accused of stealing ambulance, leading police on 18-mile chase with patient inside
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Photos: Fat-tire cyclists compete in Bike Across the Bay
Posted 8 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Meet the guardian of Madeline Island’s ice road
Posted 8 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Washburn council passes resolution expressing sympathy towards Minneapolis
Posted 8 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
New Ashland water intake pipe operating successfully after construction repairs
Posted 8 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Gleason family turns grief into generosity with cupcake fundraiser to help community
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Thousands flock to witness stunning Apostle Island Ice Caves
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
New head of Oneida County Veterans Service Office appointed after disagreements
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW

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February 17th, 2026

Randall Harris Jr. found not guilty in the death of his father
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Vilas County ADRC hosts Qi Gong mediatation seminar
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Gleason family starts yearly cupcake fundraiser after personal tragedy
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Tomahawk FCCLA Students attend first Capital Leadership Conference
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Apostle Island Ice Caves bring in visitors from near and far
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Jury begins deliberations in trial for man charged with killing his father
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
District 7 candidate Paul Wassgren visits local business in Schofield ahead of November election
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
ArtStart hosting a suicide prevention workshop session this week
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Community unites at St. Germain Radar Run to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and research
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Community invited to help create mosaic for Vaughn Avenue Bridge
Posted 9 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Ice caves open for first time in 11 years
Posted 9 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
'The kid lives in a bowling alley': Three Lakes bowler prepares for state tournament
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Firefighters save man stranded after he falls through ice by Alexander Hydro Dam in Merrill Monday
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Washburn HS students donate to The BRICK
Posted 9 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Book Across the Bay draws field of more than 2,000
Posted 9 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 16th, 2026

St. Germain Radar & Bikini Run breaks fundraising record for Breast Cancer research
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Artstart will be hosting a suicide prevention workshop session this week
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Lakeland Union fosters connections for student career readiness with community breakfast
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Randall Harris Jr. testifies on Day 6 of his trial
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Biofuel plant legislation advances through assembly public hearing
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Winter fun in Rhinelander: Snowshoeing event brings people of all ages to Long Lake trail
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Competition and Camaraderie: Community spirit shines through at Merrill Ice Drags
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW

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February 15th, 2026

Wisconsin DNR discusses tribal spearing and bag limits in fish management talk.
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
New suicide loss support group in St. Germain
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
HAVEN raises awareness for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
Defense calls witnesses on Day 5 of Randall Harris Jr's trial
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
Former Northland College faculty members prepare to launch microcollege program
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW

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February 13th, 2026

New Suicide Loss Support Group in St. Germain
Posted 13 days ago
WJFW
Three Lakes bowler prepares for state tournament
Posted 13 days ago
WJFW
Defense calls witnesses on day five of Randall Harris Jr's trial
Posted 13 days ago
WJFW