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Wisconsin Native Vote hosting an event in Crandon, Vilas County committee advances one year moratorium on data centers, state health officials encourage vaccines to prevent respiratory illnesses

Precision medicine to be the focus of Science on Tap Minocqua, Enbridge digging out some soil at the site of a natural gas liquids leak, public health vending machine now available in Oneida County

Monitoring of air quality takes on increased importance due to smoke from wildfires, older voters expected to have a big impact on the elections, moving firewood raises the risk of spreading invasives

Natural Resources Board approves nearly 1800 acre conservation easement in Langlade County, fall can bring a surge in deer tick activity, Wisconsin Rapids Mayor explains data center decision

Wisconsin's DNR Secretary says agency is deeply concerned about Line 5 leak, Tomahawk woman enters a plea to a reduced charge in stabbing death, medication side effects can increase the risk of falls

Town of Stella selected for a study to look at the effects of PFAS, tribal and environmental leaders speak on the Line-5 leak, Preparedness Month underway in Wisconsin to urge planning for emergencies

Hunters encouraged to test their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease, Rhinelander Walk to End Alzheimer's expected to raise $200,000, Chippewa County now on the list of locations where measles seen

Natural Resources Board to consider 1,800 acre conservation easement in Langlade County, talking about suicide prevention can save lives, teachers feeling stressed as a new school year begins

Potential Roadless Rule repeal creates debate about fire risk, Enbridge equipment burns in a fire the company calls suspicious, ribbon cutting planned for $26 million improvement project at RHS

Boulder Junction Winter Park raising funds to make some improvements, action urged to address more frequent algal blooms on Lake Superior, Tomahawk Fall Ride draws motorcyclists to the Northwoods

Opponents challenge a $50-million grant for a proposed UP mine, hemp sellers brace for a federal ban on many of their products, absentee ballots sent out for those who requested them in Rhinelander

City of Tomahawk regulates artificially enhanced wakes on Lake Mohawksin, Evers hopes budget surplus could be dealt with after elections, lighting another concern raised about data centers

Enbridge Line 5 pipeline back in service after a massive leak in Iron County, plane that crashed while carrying Tom Tiffany recovered, Wisconsin health leaders say climate change a medical emergency

Governor candidate Tom Tiffany has minor injuries after plane forced to make a water landing, efforts to create a bike patrol for Heal Creek, Congress considers funding to help repair public lands

People across the Northwoods are remembering the 9/11 attacks, use of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline exceeds projections, Wisconsin voters to consider change to the state's equity efforts

Scientists say climate change impacting ability of walleye to thrive, Michigan regulators reviewing Line 5 permits, Antigo has a physical memory of the 911 attacks as a remembrance is planned

Wisconsin archery and crossbow deer season to open September 12, orchards opening up to pickers may have fewer apples to offer, Wausau scam artist sentenced for stealing more than $14-million

Bike trail to connect St Germain and Eagle River takes step forward, traditional wave party bids farewell to Northwoods tourists, ticks still a concern as summer season draws to a close

Enbridge to build a temporary bypass around a leak in the Line 5 pipeline in Iron County, state health workers say you can still get kids up to date on vaccines, lakes popular places as summer ends

Board votes to reopen aquatic center in Antigo to community and swim teams, blue green algae concerns will linger into the fall, importance of wild rice celebrated in Wisconsin this week

Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center in Antigo completely closed down, health advisory issued for blue-green algae in Big Arbor Vitae Lake, ATV-UTV safety push for the Labor Day holiday weekend

Head of Vilas County Economic Development Corporation plans retirement, work on US 51 in Minocqua to resume after Labor Day, Wisconsin ginseng growers feel impacts of tariffs and trade wars

Students returning to class in Three Lakes will see some construction changes, aquatic center questions as funds raised in Antigo, name released death after boat capsized in Vilas County

Natural Resources Board to be briefed on air quality problems caused by wildfire smoke, Enbridge provides estimate on size of leak in Iron County, man dies after boating accident in Vilas County

Governor visits Hodag Solar Park to highlight progress on clean energy, DNR asks Enbridge to halt work on its Line 5 reroute, first electronic Smokey fire sign in the state dedicated in Minocqua

Potential impacts of Enbridge spill of Natural Gas Liquids in Iron County, dual fires in the Lakeland area strain firefighters, controversial mine proposal in the UP getting $50-million in grants

Truck rolls into valve causing spill from Line-5 pipeline in Iron County, Oneida County Fair strives for new Big Top Tent, fire destroyed Sheri's Pub n Grub in Minocqua Wednesday morning

Major construction project at Copper Peak making good progress, rescuers save two people who plunged over Rainbow Falls in the UP, restructuring of the Eagle River Fire Department under consideration

The USDA has formally filed a proposal to end the Roadless Rule, state trooper accused of hit and run that injured a man near Merrill, artist creating a veteran's memorial mural in Antigo

Options considered to deal with tight funds for wolf related claims, Crandon receives $1-million grant for infrastructure, hunters and processors needed to participate in the Deer Donation Program

Natural Resources Board approves a 77 acre addition to the Willow Flowage, court fight over access to Lake Michigan shoreline, Rhinelander warns of scam bills seeking wire transfers for payment

Construction starts on a 48-unit senior housing community in Rhinelander, fire response ranger station in Crandon to be replaced, Gartzke Flowage bridge replacement project in Langlade County

Crowley and Tiffany advance in Governor race for Governor, 7th District Congressional race to feature Clark and Alfonso, Minocqua area home destroyed by fire

Wisconsin voters narrow the field of candidates in primary election, teens who vape can see mental health impacts, Wisconsin Rapids joins list of communities advancing data center moratoriums

Lakes in the Northwoods being impacted by warmer water temperatures, Vilas and Forest Counties included in Governor's order related to severe storms, proposed federal rule would deregulate Head Start

Populations of the coppery colored Japanese Beetle are moving north, a plant in Tomahawk is closing with the loss of 76 jobs, the Hodag Dome in Rhinelander is ready to reopen Monday

Pediatrician says start early to adjust sleep schedules for school, environmental groups prepare for another fight over Line-5 tunnel, Wisconsin primary to impact direction of the Democratic Party

National recognition for a fisheries research project in Vilas County, collision between a cyclist and a semi kills an Antigo man, tight race seen in US Senate primary in Michigan

Natural Resources Board to consider 1,252 acre conservation easement in Vilas County, Michigan Supreme Court overturns permit granted for Line-5 tunnel, cost of scams spiking in Wisconsin

Oneida County District Attorney finds a police shooting in Lake Tomahawk was justified, a Tigerton man dies in a Langlade County crash, raising funds to support 'Feed Our Rural Kids' or FORK

Recreation group getting close to phase one of its Mercer Bike Loop Trail, Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor's race, Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally planned at the Hodag Festival grounds

Law enforcement shooting death in Forest County found to be justified, more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, judge rules those who voted early can't get new ballots

Police chase that began in Lincoln County ends with driver dead after crash, blood supplies at critically low levels across the country, storm cleanup underway in Three Lakes and across the Northwoods

Preparations underway for the Oneida County Fair, state seeks to revoke Brewers' Permit for the Minocqua Brewing Company, storm damage in the Northwoods and a tornado in the Fox Valley

Those spending time around the water need to keep aware of the signs of drowning, Lincoln County crash badly injures young mother, smoke from wildfires impacts your heart as well as your lungs

Surge seen in tick activity as scientists try to learn more, conservation advocates fear change may put endangered species at risk, police shooting which killed a man in Madison under investigation

Smoke forecasters watching conditions that could lead to poor air quality, e-bike crash injuries, new pilot program seeks to make it easier to file domestic abuse restraining orders

Absentee voters case their ballots for the August primary, people who bet on a Wisconsin election cannot vote in that election, summer vacations are costing families more this year

Testing is showing more wells with PFAS in Oneida County, UTVs will be allowed on one of Rhinelander's busiest streets starting in 2027, vision exams recommended as kids get ready to go back to school

Climate change increasing number of humid days with a potential impact on health, benefits seen from roundabout in Rhinelander, Crowley rejoins race for Wisconsin Governor after Rodriguez drops out

Breathing in wildfire smoke can have serious health impacts, Michigan agencies issue key permits for Line 5 pipeline, Red Alert: Save Out Hospitals Tour to stop in Ironwood Saturday