News Staff The walleye population in Franklin Lake, Vilas County, has declined significantly over the past several decades, remaining below fishable levels for the last 20 years. To address this, a proposed walleye spawning reef will be built along U.S. Forest Service property. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on this project. … Read more
A new Wisconsin bill could help address the staffing strain on local law enforcement during peak tourism seasons. Currently, retired officers risk losing their pensions if they return to part-time work. The bill would allow them to work part-time without forfeiting their pensions. For example, the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, which aims for four officers … Read more
The Wisconsin State Patrol is conducting its annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign through September 1st. The program aims to educate drivers and prevent impaired driving. Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan emphasizes planning for a sober ride home, especially for Labor Day weekend, to reduce crashes. In 2024, Wisconsin saw over 7,000 … Read more
The cause of the crash that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old woman died Thursday on State Highway 182 in Price County remains under investigation. Law enforcement reports the woman, who was the only person the vehicle, was ejected during the crash. The incident occurred just after 2:30 p.m. near Cedar Rapids Road, approximately … Read more
As the elderly population in Ontonagon County, Upper Peninsula, grows, so does the demand for medical assistance. Ontonagon has the highest senior population in the U.P. The Upper Michigan Chapter of Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is addressing this with their “Drive to Care” initiative, but they need community support. Currently, the program only … Read more
The Chequamegon Archery Club is holding its annual Festival and Family Picnic on Saturday, August 16th, at the Archery Club House on McDonald Road in Ashland. The event begins at 10 a.m. with the opening of the 3-D archery range. The evening will kick off with a raffle drawing to support the club’s Accessible Archery … Read more
Stormy Kromer has released a new collegiate collection of their iconic caps, featuring officially licensed designs from 18 Midwest universities in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This collection fulfills a long-standing customer request that will allow individuals to represent their favorite schools or alma maters. Initial licenses focused on U.P. schools like Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan, … Read more
The Wakefield City Council is reviewing a new ordinance for wireless communication facilities, already approved by the City Attorney. Key provisions include allowing installations in industrial zones, requiring stealth designs in commercial areas, and conditional use permits for residential or public properties. Prohibitions apply within 1,500 feet of historical sites/residences and 3,000 feet of schools. … Read more
August is National Wellness Month, and the American Red Cross needs all blood types, especially O positive and B negative and platelets. Donors in August receive a free A1C screening. As schedules fill, patient transfusions remain critical. Schedule donations at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling the Red Cross, enabling the Alexa Blood Donor Skill or by using … Read more
Michigan DNR Conservation Officers rescued two paddleboarders, a 29-year-old Minnesota woman and a 37-year-old Illinois woman, in distress on Lake Superior on Friday afternoon. The two were about a mile offshore, didn’t have life jackets and had only one paddle after one had been lost in the wind, and were unable to paddle against strong … Read more