WXPR Local Newscast

Vilas and Oneida Counties set new records for tourism economic impact, judge's decision keeps LDF fishing open while court case proceeds, Wausau Police discuss how the department uses FLOCK cameras

Man dead in officer involved shooting in Oneida County Town of Lake Tomahawk, a specialty health service expands to Rhinelander, Juneteenth Flag raised over the state capitol in Madison

Joint effort between several Vilas County towns improving EMS services, Wisconsin's two elk herds seeing growth, School District of Tomahawk working to establish a social worker position

A new program though the Forest County Potawatomi supports tribal entrepreneurs, Wausau man guilty in $14-million dollar fraud scheme, new public alert and warning system to launch in Lincoln County

Iron County community celebrates conservation of land around the Gile Flowage, debate over the impacts of forward facing fishing sonar, strawberry growers hoping for a good season in Wisconsin

Study results presented on benefits a conference center could have, Northwoods man named to the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, property owners sought to host disabled deer hunts

Democrat Merlin Van Buren seeks the 34th Assembly District seat, Wisconsin sees ongoing high levels of tick activity, DNR to host a virtual listening session to gather input on use of PFAS funding

Rhinelander City Council approves zoning change that could allow housing development, potential for severe storms in Wisconsin Wednesday, seven Democrats and two Republicans make ballot for Governor

Vilas County postpones decision on formation of a Natural Beauty Advisory Council, high humidity puts a strain on those who work outdoors, crash in Price County kills one and injures three others

Wisconsin's Governor visits the Northwoods to promote the dairy industry, President Trump stops in Chippewa Falls to talk about farming, gas prices curtailing some people's plans to go boating

Forest County Sheriff's Office investigates human remains in Laona, Northwoods Pride Festival celebrates its 10th year, settlement reached with firefighting foam manufacturer over PFAS contamination

The oldest logging museum in the nation is located in Rhinelander, dry conditions raise fire concerns in the U.P. and northern Wisconsin, AI's impact on business and education discussed in central WI

Zoning change for a potential housing development under review in Rhinelander, Phillips man dies in a Price County lake, Crandon woman charged after money goes missing at Forest County Humane Society

Hearing planned on speeding action to protect walleye populations when problems develop, prepare now for high heat days of summer, turtles at risk crossing roads seeking places to lay their eggs

Searchers recover the body of a missing boater from a Lac du Flambeau lake, checking in on the Hodag Monster Meals program, rule changes for ATV and UTV riders include a seatbelt requirement for UTVs

Boater missing after craft found running in circles on the LDF reservation, federal funding to help with stabilization efforts at Saxon Harbor, siren enthusiasts gathering at camp north of Rhinelander

Potawatomi Community celebrates opening of a charging station near Crandon, man found dead near boat on a Vilas County lake, soldier's remains return home to Rhinelander after going missing in WWII

More than half of deer ticks sent in for research are positive for Lyme disease, Lincoln County offering Carbon Monoxide detectors, researchers say nitrate levels below federal limits still a concern

Organizers of Memorial Day ceremonies hope people remember the message, head-on collision near St Germain kills motorcycle rider, clean water advocates criticize EPA decision on PFAS rules

One person died in officer involved shooting in Forest County, Rhinelander Police report being shot at during chase, kids in Rhinelander can now enjoy a splash pad at Hodag Park

Nature Conservancy adds 500 acres to the Tenderfoot Forest Reserve, judge rejects effort to hand over WI voter rolls to feds, safety encouraged on the roads and the water has summer season gets going

Health workers say to prepare for the possibility of wildfire smoke, monthly clinic in Lac du Flambeau offers veterinary services, improvements planned for waterfall viewing areas in the western U.P.

AAA expects record travel during the Memorial Day weekend, $7-million improvement project for Highway 45 between Monico and Three Lakes, program in Merrill focuses on preventing falls by seniors

Trail project in Iron County will get hikers off the road, School District of Crandon to offer a summer meals program, volunteers needed to help certify tracking dogs in the Town of Newbold

Committee working to raise $1.5 million to build a skate park in Rhinelander, celebration planned Friday for a new splash pad at Hodag Park, ATV and UTV riders encouraged to take safety courses

Red flag warning for Gogebic, Iron and Vilas Counties, Xcel Energy using AI powered wildfire detection cameras in Wisconsin, tribal colleges and universities could face crippling federal budget cuts

Wisconsin Senate votes down a $1.8 billion budget surplus deal, skin cancer is the most common type but you can take precautions, $17 million renovation project underway at the Grand Theater in Wausau

Tips provided on how to get the most possible out of the gas you buy, firefighters doing training called to fire in Lac du Flambeau, deal on budget surplus advances to full legislature

Precautions recommended against ticks as people are already being bitten, budget surplus deal supports schools while returning money to taxpayers, scientists working on a bird flu vaccine for poultry

Lakeland Pantry hopes gardeners will keep them in mind, fire strikes Frontier Builders in Land O' Lakes, contract signed for old railroad grade between Hurley and Montreal for a future trail

Wisconsin's DNR Secretary outlines some plans for use of PFAS funding, a judge approves involuntary medications for a Merrill murder suspect, Marathon County man accused of animal mistreatment

A teen accused counselor death at Wisconsin's youth prison withdraws his plea, Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin connects people with nature, collisions with deer go up in May and June

Tribal communities gather to raise awareness about violence against their people, head-on crash kills one person in Minocqua, Governor Evers hops on a bike at Athens to help promote tourism

Section of "The Wall That Heals" has permanent home at Nicolet College, fire danger rises with dry days and windy conditions, UTV crash kills one person in Oneida County over the weekend

Restraining order keeps walleye and musky fishing open for non-tribal anglers on LDF reservation, program helps with build community connection, awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous people

Wet weather this spring could impact early season mosquito outbreaks, Wisconsin's inland fishing season opens Saturday, Supreme County decision could impact protections for Native American voters

Bird migration impacted as spring arrives earlier due to climate change, one dead following a Taylor County shooting, construction begins on new general aviation terminal at Central Wisconsin Airport

Rhinelander to look at allowing ATV/UTV use on Lincoln Street, The Bridge Street Mission takes over homeless shelter duties in Wausau, Wisconsin had more severe weather in April than seen in decades

1100 acres of land around the Gile Flowage purchased by Iron County, finding funds to keep fish hatcheries open a challenge in Wisconsin, referendums highlight difficulties with Wisconsin school funding

Aspirus Health supports Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in North Central WI, new board investigates misused funds at Forest County Humane Society, brother accused in deadly stabbing in Marathon County

Nicolet College highlighted its culinary program with its first ever Chef Week, a Lincoln County K-9 officer reaches retirement, illegal sports gambling will be the target of a state lawsuit

Women becoming a larger portion of the Oneida County Board, spring fire danger rises to high to very high level, Supreme Court rules Line-5 pipeline case to remain in state court in Michigan

School District of Rhinelander celebrates upgrades approved by voters, driver caught after Oneida County hit and run, more than $120,000 donated so far for tornado relief efforts in Marathon County

A Wisconsin arts non-profit works to fill funding gaps, cleanup work proceeding after a tornado damaged more than 140 homes in Ringle, two die from injuries suffered in a Marathon County crash

Work getting underway in the Rhinelander area to improve Highway 8, tornado that hit Marathon County damaged or destroyed 75 homes, researchers say Wisconsin's climate will grow warmer and wetter

Northwoods school districts looking to ensure students have a path after high school, Minocqua Police investigating property crimes, heavy rains and flooding can impact the safety of private wells

Impacts of severe weather lead to State of Emergency declaration, annual statewide tornado drills in Wisconsin canceled, arrival of spring creates challenges for those who deal with allergies

School libraries in Wisconsin get record funding from the common school fund, dams in Northeast Wisconsin holding after heavy rains, Iron County Sheriff to retire at the end of his term

Spring flooding causes some damage as Severe Weather Awareness Week underway, moratorium on winter utility disconnections comes to an end, cryptocurrency scam victim hopes to prevent problems for others

A Northwoods man who has seen the impact of organ donation encourages people to sign up, sheriffs in Langlade and Lincoln counties to retire, seniors the fastest growing group experiencing homelessness

Tribes see benefits to approval of bill to allow online sports betting in Wisconsin, Wisconsin fishing seasons see some adjustments, calls to protect kids from harms caused by social media