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December 8th, 2025

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Adoption, foster care in Wisconsin 'more common than people realize'
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Northwoods Children's Museum plans to new sensory exhibit
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
New housing development planned for Rhinelander amid Northwoods housing crisis
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Local bank donates to The BRICK
Posted about 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
"It's more common than I think people realize", looking at adoption in Wisconsin
Posted about 2 months 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 2 months ago
WJFW

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December 6th, 2025

Medford man dies after falling through ice in Taylor County
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Tomahawk VFW gives Never Forgotten Honor Flight $30,000 donation from community
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Lac du Flambeau Public School teaches students how to make, uses of birchbark baskets
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction volunteers rally to clear snowmobile trails ahead of season
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Rhinelander District Library provides refurbished laptops to Oneida County residents
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Wisconsin Senate bill provides alternatives for firefighters
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Merrill Park and Recreation Department hosts Winter Wonderland
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Volunteers show up to set up Merrill tradition of light-up wreath
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW

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December 5th, 2025

Merrill Park and Recreation Department hosts Winter Wonderland
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Teaching culturally at Lac du Flambeau Public School: birchbark baskets
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
City Alderman, Tom Barnett, announces run for Rhinelander Mayor
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Rhinelander District Library provides refurbished laptops to Oneida County Residents
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction volunteers rally to clear Snowmobile trails ahead of season after winter storm
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
NATH-Frederick Place holds annual Stuff the Truck event
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
St. Germain filmmaker hosting short screening at local bar Saturday
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Tomahawk High School football kicker earns spot in prestigious showcase
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Hodag Schools Foundation launches fundraiser to upgrade Pelican Elementary School playground
Posted about 2 months ago
WJFW
Volunteers needed to clear Ashland County snowmobile trails
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Brothers, St. Germain firefighters rescue deer that fell through ice on Lost Lake
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
State Representative Francesca Hong visits Rhinelander
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW

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December 4th, 2025

Hodag Schools Foundation launches fundraiser to upgrade Pelican Elementary School Playground
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Tomahawk high school football kicker earns spot at prestigious Texas showcase
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
St. Germain filmmaker hosts short film screening
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Tomahawk Public Library hosts food drive for community
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Aviation program takes flight again at Nicolet College this spring
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
'It gets you in the holiday spirit': Hy-vee gives away 200 free hams
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
St. Germain Fire Department Rescues deer from icy water on Lost lake
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Nutcracker: Northwoods School of Dance eager to perform annual holiday show
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Bayfield County's Flock cameras spark privacy debate as national concerns grow
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Cable United Church of Christ to host Christmas sale Dec. 6
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
KEEP THE WREATH GREEN: Local fire stations make communities aware of holiday fire hazards
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Washburn drafts policy on federal law enforcement after July arrest
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Emily Stone releases third ‘Natural Connections’ book
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Aviation program takes flight again at Nicolet College this spring
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Heavy debris clutters snowmobile trails across the Northwoods
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center features exhibits showcasing Florence County's natural resources
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW

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December 3rd, 2025

Tomahawk Public Library hosts first food drive for the community
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center features exhibits displaying Florence County's natural resources
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
KEEP THE WREATH GREEN: Local fire stations participating in campaign to spread holiday fire hazard awareness
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Nutcracker: Northwoods School of Dance putting on annual holiday show
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Gov. Evers visits small businesses in Merrill Tuesday
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Wild Instincts re-opens doors to public with migration season is over
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Lights of the Northwoods opens for ninth year
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Pair of new restaurants among new businesses set to open in Rhinelander in 2026
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
"It's a good reminder of home": Wisconsin Christmas tree producers donate trees to military members
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
GIVING TUESDAY: Local organizations remind people to support nonprofits, less fortunate
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Bayfield man receives prison sentence for drug charge
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Ascension Lutheran Church in Minocqua hosting free community meal Wednesday after large donations
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Lights of the Northwoods opens for ninth year
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW

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December 2nd, 2025

Lutheran Church in Minocqua hosts free community meal on Wednesday after big donations
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Warehouse Art Center to hold Christmas Market Saturday to highlight local artists
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Marathon County Public Library's triceratops skeleton gets its name with the help of kids
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
‘O Christmas Tree’
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Celebrating Thanksgiving with the community
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Former area YMCA preschool teacher takes plea deal for child neglect charges
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
First blizzard of the season hits Bay Area, knocking out power to hundreds
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 1st, 2025

Former Manitowish Water's preschool teacher appears in court for plea hearing
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Rhinelander A&W opening Dec. 15
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
DNR Insect Ecologist explains how insects survive winter
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Rhinelander graduate receives praise from Manitowoc County Sheriff after helping save a life
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Minocqua receives statewide award for hosting Major League Fishing tournament
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Lincoln County crash results with vehicle in Prairie River
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Roman earns Ashland firefighter of the year award
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Ashland County prosecutor named state's top district attorney
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Structure fire causes 'total loss' in Town of Pine River
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW

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November 30th, 2025

The Rhinelander Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony returns with big crowd
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
The Rhinelander Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Charity read-a-thon to help Stevens Point's homeless population
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Ringing in the holiday season
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press

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November 28th, 2025

Early gun deer season totals suggest record harvest
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Death investigation ongoing after body found outside Park Falls home
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Tomahawk Historical Society hosts Vintage Christmas
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Taylor County Humane Society hosts third annual Turkey Trot
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomahawk hosts community Thanksgiving meal, feeding hundreds
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Early Thanksgiving morning house fire results in total loss, owner and pets safe
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
1 dead after Friday morning house fire in Presque Isle
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Northwoods bar brings community together for free Thanksgiving meal
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
'Time taxpayers know': School asks city to disclose voucher payments on tax bills
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press
Ashland County seeks community input for 10-year comprehensive plan
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press

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November 27th, 2025

Northwoods bar feeds community on Thanksgiving
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Taylor County Humane Society hosts third annual turkey trot
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce introduces custom Hodag Christmas ornament
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Rhinelander District Library matching donations until Tuesday for expansion project
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Rhinelander District library matching all donations now through giving tuesday for expansion project
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Hawaiians seek Ojibwe help to address invasive axis deer problem
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
First blizzard of the season hits Bay Area, knocking out power to hundreds
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press

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November 26th, 2025

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture urges people to be safe shopping this holiday season
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Hawaiians seek Ojibwe help to address invasive axis deer
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Medford movie theater lends helping hand to Cinema North in Phillips
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
The Neighbors' Place in Wausau donates around 2,000 pounds of turkey ahead of Thanksiving
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Doctors warn of Gastroesophageal Disease during Thanksgiving
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Granite Peak Ski area set for season opener Friday
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
POWER OUTAGES: More than 12,000 people in Vilas, Iron counties without power
Posted 2 months ago
WJFW
Community helps those in need during government shutdown
Posted 2 months ago
Ashland Daily Press