A construction crew has begun to dismantle the Pier at Bayview Park, along the eastern part of Lake Shore Drive in Ashland. TheDailyPress reports the pier had been closed in 2022, when damage caused city officials to determine that repairs to the structure could not be made. In 2017, the $550,000 pier was built over … Read more
The search is on for a new Lakeland airport administrator. After Jon Schmitz’s resignation, Roger Grahl had been filling that position for several months and then nominated Jesse Birginal, manager of Lakeland Aviation to take over as of March 1st. TheLakelandTimes reports day to day operations of the airport have been made more efficient, and … Read more
Bad wiring is thought to be the cause of a house fire on Witches Lake Road in Arbor Vitae. Early Tuesday morning crews responded to find fire and smoke coming from the attic of the home and had spread to a bedroom and the bathroom under the attic area. Everyone in the home made it … Read more
The Parks and Recreation Department of Boulder Junction has announced construction of an 18-hole disc golf facility will begin next month. The course is to be built on land already owned by the town just east of the Boulder Junction Community Building. The Parks and Rec Board Chair Laura Bertch says the course should be … Read more
Every year, local artists from around the state compete to have their artwork as part of the local Wildlife Stamp Design contests. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced it is accepting submissions for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each … Read more
Friday evening, fire broke out in a room at the Lac Vieux Desert Dancing Eagles Hotel, part of the Lac Vieux Desert Northern Waters Casino and Resort in Watersmeet. A maintenance worker saved the occupants of the room on the second floor of the hotel. The worker received treatment for smoke inhalation and was listed … Read more
The Glide, the iceskating ribbon installed for the first time this season is now closed, but according to WXPR, with the closure comes a re-capping of what an idea can become with the support of folks in the community. The idea was first floated by Henry Royer to the town after seeing videos of parks … Read more
Bayfield County- A former Washburn man accused of animal neglect appeared in court on Thursday. Kim Kingsley, 72, is charged with 58 counts, four of which are felonies, connected to the lack of care of 16 horses seized by the county. Kingsley was ordered by the court to provide adequate food and water for the … Read more
Eagle River, Wisconsin. – Snowmobile trails in Vilas County are open once again. Recent heavy snow has prompted the 11 snowmobile clubs in the area along with the county to agree that it is once again safe to open trails to riders. Iron County has announced its trails are open as well. Trails in northern … Read more
Nearly $1 million in surface water grants have been awarded by the Wisconsin Department Natural Resources. Lake groups, non-profits and other county and municipal government entities in Vilas and Oneida counties have been named. According to the VilasCountyNewsReview, just over $608K was awarded to applicants in Vilas County. Vilas County Land and Water is one … Read more