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February 7th, 2026

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Dolly Parton Imagination Library launches in Vilas County
Posted about 4 hours ago
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How rising property taxes are impacting Northwoods residents
Posted about 4 hours ago
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February 6th, 2026

Antigo middle school boys basketball player gets invited to play in Europe
Posted about 18 hours ago
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Eagle River Elementary School hosts free screening for children
Posted about 18 hours ago
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library launches in Vilas County
Posted about 20 hours ago
WJFW
Demmer Library in Three Lakes hosting Nintendo Wii Winter games through February 21
Posted about 20 hours ago
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How rising property taxes are impacting Northwoods residents
Posted about 20 hours ago
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Blackwell Job Corps receives 2025 Job Corps Fire and Aviation Program of the Year Award
Posted about 20 hours ago
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Former Merrill mayor Derek Woellner running for post again
Posted about 22 hours ago
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Chick-Fil-A holds opens in Rib Mountain location with long lines
Posted about 22 hours ago
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ArtStart opens SDR art show for Rhinelander students.
Posted about 24 hours ago
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Bayfield woman tased after fleeing from deputy, threatening officers
Posted 1 day ago
Ashland Daily Press
The Glide skating ribbon adds new sweeper tractor to keep up with busy season
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Woman who embezzled more than $300,000 from Vilas County business sentenced
Posted 1 day ago
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Residents to county: Don’t help ICE
Posted 1 day ago
Ashland Daily Press
New trial scheduled for Wood County homicide case after mistrial
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW

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February 5th, 2026

American Pond Hockey eager to compete this weekend in Minocqua
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Landlord-tenant disputes number one on Wisconsin's top consumer complaint list
Posted 2 days ago
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Exploring fire response gaps and inspections for rural fire departments
Posted 2 days ago
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The Glide skating ribbon adds new sweeper tractor to keep up with busy season
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Woman who embezzled more than $300,000 from Vilas County business sentenced to two years in jail
Posted 2 days ago
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Repeat drug trafficker sentenced to six years in prison
Posted 2 days ago
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Wabeno bar seeking return of a beloved softball
Posted 2 days ago
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D.C. Everest graduate a pilot for Super Bowl flyover
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Medical Matters: 'It's never too late' to be heart-healthy
Posted 2 days ago
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Northwoods student launches fundraiser with hopes to study abroad
Posted 2 days ago
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Governor candidates speak on health care
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
After 200 arrests, Ashland K-9 Chase retires from police work
Posted 2 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
DNR spreads awareness about rock salt in our waterways
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Medical Matters: Being Heart Healthy
Posted 2 days ago
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Wittenberg-Birnamwood girls basketball holds "Mental Health Awareness Game"
Posted 2 days ago
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February 4th, 2026

The lesser-known culprit: WPS installs measures to keep animals out of equipment to prevent outages
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Wittenberg-Birnamwood girls basketball holds "Mental Health Awareness Game"
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Merrill man faces nearly 50 charges of animal mistreatment after 16 cats found dead in home
Posted 3 days ago
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Chiamulera sworn in as Rhinelander's new police chief
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Chick-Fil-A in Rib Mountain opens Thursday morning
Posted 3 days ago
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Snowmobile hit and run casues property damage at Flick's Resort Bar & Grill
Posted 3 days ago
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February 3rd, 2026

Recent winter weather events are causing a shortage in rock salt for roads
Posted 4 days ago
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Chiamulera sworn in as Rhinelander's new police chief
Posted 4 days ago
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Trial for man accused of killing father in Wisconsin Rapids completes second day
Posted 4 days ago
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Early tax season help available in Northwoods
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander homeless shelter celebrates 15 years of helping people 'thrive'
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Mt. Ashwabay honors Pruess' memory with free day of skiing
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Bayfield Coast Guard members rescue disabled man from Lake Superior
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Lac du Flambeau Public School celebrates 15 years of Ojibwe Winter Games
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Madeline Island ferry suspends service for winter
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Rhinelander releases running water notice
Posted 4 days ago
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Book Across the Bay prep includes 50,000 gallons of water, lots of volunteers
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 2nd, 2026

Ojibwe Winter Games at Lac du Flambeau Public School celebrates 15 years
Posted 5 days ago
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Frederick Place celebrates 15 years of service to the community
Posted 5 days ago
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Merrill Ice Draggers kick off 2026 season
Posted 5 days ago
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Early tax season help available
Posted 5 days ago
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Arbor Vitae holds public comment meeting for proposed bike trail extension along Highway 51
Posted 5 days ago
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Line dancing fundraiser helps Special Olympics bowling team with large community turnout
Posted 5 days ago
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Wild Instincts hosts bowling fundraiser event
Posted 5 days ago
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Oneida County Humane Society offering transport to low-cost spay and neuter clinics
Posted 5 days ago
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Arbor Vitae holds public comment meeting for proposed bike trail extension along Highway 51
Posted 5 days ago
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Congressional candidate settled $44M lawsuit tied to alleged Ponzi scheme
Posted 5 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
William's House of Hope expands with office in Antigo
Posted 5 days ago
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Boulder Junction Brewing Co. opens after years of preparations
Posted 5 days ago
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Wild Instincts hosts bowling fundraiser event
Posted 5 days ago
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Merrill Ice Draggers kick off 2026 season
Posted 5 days ago
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February 1st, 2026

Vilas County home a total loss after structure fire early Sunday morning
Posted 6 days ago
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Totally Pawsome hosts Pet Food Pantry in Eagle River
Posted 6 days ago
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January 31st, 2026

Pond hockey brings influx of visitors to Chanticleer Inn after two slow winters
Posted 7 days ago
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Smokin' J's Smokehouse in Crandon celebrates one-year anniversary
Posted 7 days ago
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January 30th, 2026

Oneida County Humane Society offering transport to low-cost spay and neuter clinics
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
William's House of Hope expands to third location
Posted 8 days ago
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Campground booking site ranks Eagle River among best camping destinations in the Midwest
Posted 8 days ago
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Fitness center promotes exercise while boosting confidence
Posted 8 days ago
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American Pond Hockey brings influx of visitors to Chanticleer Inn after two slow winters
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Community leaders in Wausau say worry is spreading over ICE actions
Posted 8 days ago
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Dollar Lake prepped for Pond Hockey Tournament
Posted 8 days ago
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Paper company responsible for PFAS contamination launches bottled water program for Stella residents
Posted 8 days ago
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Fitness center promotes exercise while boosting confidence
Posted 8 days ago
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Wausau leaders say worry spreading over ICE actions
Posted 8 days ago
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Boulder Junction Coffee Company unveils mural honoring Northern Lights
Posted 8 days ago
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January 29th, 2026

Minocqua Winter park hosts High School Nordic Skiing conference championships
Posted 9 days ago
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Boulder Junction Coffee Company unveils mural honoring northern lights
Posted 9 days ago
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Eagle River ranks among the best camping destinations in the Midwest
Posted 9 days ago
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Paper company named responsible for PFAS contamination launches bottled water program for residents in Town of Stella
Posted 9 days ago
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Lincoln County Opioid Settlement Task Force fights substance abuse
Posted 9 days ago
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Red light therapy on the rise as alternative treatment for inflammation
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Nature's Notebook: How white-tailed deer survive in extremely cold temperatures
Posted 9 days ago
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Washburn students join nationwide Free America Walk Out
Posted 9 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Town of Three Lakes works to get TIF District
Posted 9 days ago
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Lincoln County Opioid Settlement Task Force fights substance abuse
Posted 9 days ago
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January 28th, 2026

Town of Three Lakes working on getting tax incremental district
Posted 10 days ago
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Nature's Notebook: How white-tailed deer survive in extremely cold temperatures
Posted 10 days ago
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Proposal for baby box outside Rhinelander Fire Department made to city council
Posted 10 days ago
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UPDATE: Names released in fatal Arbor Vitae crash
Posted 10 days ago
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Exciting Trails: Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System draws visitors from all over Wisconsin
Posted 10 days ago
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Wausau Free Clinic anticipates more patients as health insurance premiums spike
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
First residents move into Aurora Place as $13.8M Washburn development addresses housing shortage
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Washburn residents protest yet another fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Patience is a virtue: Vaughn opening pushed back
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Vilas County Board votes against selling Riverside Park
Posted 10 days ago
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Injured snowy owl rescued on Bad River reservation
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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January 27th, 2026

Ice Age Trail Alliance breaks record for volunteer hours
Posted 11 days ago
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"We've shown up": Vilas County Board votes against selling Riverside Park
Posted 11 days ago
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