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December 16th, 2025

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New A&W restaurant opens in Rhinelander
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'They rocked': Rhinelander students shine at Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament
Posted about 1 month ago
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December 15th, 2025

Oneida County Sheriff's Office warns about getting drunk over the holidays
Posted about 1 month ago
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Rep. Tiffany calls for special immigration process for Afghan refugees living in the U.S.
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
William's House of Hope holds community Christmas dinner at Antigo church
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Wisconsinites Honor Veterans with wreaths despite sub-zero temperatures
Posted about 1 month ago
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Grinchmas on Grand grows in popularity this holiday season after event's debut last year
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
101-year-old Merrill man shares memories Sunday, how World War II impacted his life
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Washburn adopts policy for assisting with federal law enforcement
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
8 children rescued in Lincoln County after parents left them alone to purchase marijuana, police say
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Iron River cyclist makes cross country trip from Florida to Alaska
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
Milwaukee man facing drug charges fails to appear in court
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
Citizen group defeats cell tower proposal in Russell
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 13th, 2025

Wisconsinites Honor Veterans with Wreaths in Sub-Zero Weather
Posted about 1 month ago
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Gleason bar and resort broken into, thousands of dollars stolen Monday morning
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
'Nobody should have to feel the way we do': Gleason bar and resort robbed Monday morning
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction's "The Glide" skating ribbon prepares for Dec. 20 opening
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Libraries, Dungeons and Dragons: What D&D does for Marathon County
Posted about 1 month ago
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December 12th, 2025

Nut Zeey's Resort robbed of thousands of dollars Monday morning
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction's "The Glide" skating ribbon preparing for December 20th opening
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Marathon County Historical Society holding inaugural Historic Holiday Home tours.
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
The Wausau Salvation Army notices an increase in donation requests
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
DNA identifies remains of World War II veteran as Rhinelander man
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Regional effort underway to build permanent animal shelter in Ashland
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 11th, 2025

New restaurant opens at Prentice truck stop
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Rhinelander man charged with sexual assault of a minor, in court for bail hearing
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Rhinelander high School's FBLA/DECA club hosting jean drive to clothe kids this winter
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Rhinelander students react to Australian social media ban
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Famous Eagle River Ice Castle will be Twin Towers between 33-38 feet tall in 2026
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
The Bottled Bean in Minocqua hosts second annual Festival of Trees
Posted about 1 month ago
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New event venue at Rondele Ranch nears completion
Posted about 1 month ago
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Rondele Ranch Christmas Wonderland closed Saturday due to forecasted extreme cold
Posted about 1 month ago
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Milestone Senior Living Center starts holiday food drive
Posted about 1 month ago
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After fire nearly ended Gooch's 2 Bar and Grill, the establishment celebrates 20 years
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Santa comes to town
Posted about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago
WJFW
Hill of Beans restaurant at base of Timms Hill now closed
Posted about 1 month ago
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Keeping pets warm and safe during the cold
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Milestone Senior Living Center starts holiday food drive
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
The Bottled Bean in Minocqua hosts second annual tree decorating competition
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
UW-Stevens Point on-campus food pantry sees increase in users
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Nun with Sisters of the Divine Image takes her final vows
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Rhinelander Mayor Kris Hanus running for re-election
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
St. Germain Fire department constructs ice rink under town pavillion; opening December 12
Posted about 1 month ago
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"Bradyn's Law" signed, ensuring tougher penalties for sextortion
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
A Rhinelander assisted living center helps get residents into the Christmas spirit
Posted about 1 month ago
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December 9th, 2025

Merrill church holds a diaper closet for those who need them
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Final Vows: Nun with the Sisters of the Divine Image takes her final vows
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Mayor Kris Hanus runs for Rhinelander re-election
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
UW-Stevens Point on-campus food pantry sees increase in users
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
St. Germain Fire department constructs ice rink under town pavillion; opening December 12
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
"Bradyn's Law" signed, criminalizing sextortion
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Lieutenant Governor candidate David Varnam visits Eagle River
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Community unites to save Ashland Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
Nativity Thrift Store transforms old elementary school into bustling shop
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Local pantry packed hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for customers, students dealing with food insecurity
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Glidden man faces trials in Ashland, Bayfield counties for sexual assault charges
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
Candidates circulating papers for spring races
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
Rescued Ashland pelican was shot, suffering from lead poisoning
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary School holds powwow, but this one with school's new drum
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
63rd annual Garland City of the North Christmas Parade
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
New housing development planned for Rhinelander amid shortage
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Mt Ashwabay set to open for alpine skiing
Posted about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago
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Tomahawk VFW gives Never Forgotten Honor Flight $30,000 donation from community
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Adoption, foster care in Wisconsin 'more common than people realize'
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Northwoods Children's Museum plans to new sensory exhibit
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
New housing development planned for Rhinelander amid Northwoods housing crisis
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Local bank donates to The BRICK
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
"It's more common than I think people realize", looking at adoption in Wisconsin
Posted about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago
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December 6th, 2025

Medford man dies after falling through ice in Taylor County
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Tomahawk VFW gives Never Forgotten Honor Flight $30,000 donation from community
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Lac du Flambeau Public School teaches students how to make, uses of birchbark baskets
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction volunteers rally to clear snowmobile trails ahead of season
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Rhinelander District Library provides refurbished laptops to Oneida County residents
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Wisconsin Senate bill provides alternatives for firefighters
Posted about 1 month ago
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Merrill Park and Recreation Department hosts Winter Wonderland
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Volunteers show up to set up Merrill tradition of light-up wreath
Posted about 1 month ago
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December 5th, 2025

Merrill Park and Recreation Department hosts Winter Wonderland
Posted about 1 month ago
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Teaching culturally at Lac du Flambeau Public School: birchbark baskets
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
City Alderman, Tom Barnett, announces run for Rhinelander Mayor
Posted about 1 month ago
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Rhinelander District Library provides refurbished laptops to Oneida County Residents
Posted about 1 month ago
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Boulder Junction volunteers rally to clear Snowmobile trails ahead of season after winter storm
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
NATH-Frederick Place holds annual Stuff the Truck event
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
St. Germain filmmaker hosting short screening at local bar Saturday
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Tomahawk High School football kicker earns spot in prestigious showcase
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Hodag Schools Foundation launches fundraiser to upgrade Pelican Elementary School playground
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Volunteers needed to clear Ashland County snowmobile trails
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press
Brothers, St. Germain firefighters rescue deer that fell through ice on Lost Lake
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
State Representative Francesca Hong visits Rhinelander
Posted about 1 month ago
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December 4th, 2025

Hodag Schools Foundation launches fundraiser to upgrade Pelican Elementary School Playground
Posted about 1 month ago
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Tomahawk high school football kicker earns spot at prestigious Texas showcase
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
St. Germain filmmaker hosts short film screening
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Tomahawk Public Library hosts food drive for community
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Aviation program takes flight again at Nicolet College this spring
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
'It gets you in the holiday spirit': Hy-vee gives away 200 free hams
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
St. Germain Fire Department Rescues deer from icy water on Lost lake
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Nutcracker: Northwoods School of Dance eager to perform annual holiday show
Posted about 1 month ago
WJFW
Bayfield County's Flock cameras spark privacy debate as national concerns grow
Posted about 1 month ago
Ashland Daily Press