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December 12th, 2025

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Nut Zeey's Resort robbed of thousands of dollars Monday morning
Posted about 15 hours ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction's "The Glide" skating ribbon preparing for December 20th opening
Posted about 15 hours ago
WJFW
Marathon County Historical Society holding inaugural Historic Holiday Home tours.
Posted about 15 hours ago
WJFW
The Wausau Salvation Army notices an increase in donation requests
Posted about 19 hours ago
WJFW
DNA identifies remains of World War II veteran as Rhinelander man
Posted about 22 hours ago
WJFW
Regional effort underway to build permanent animal shelter in Ashland
Posted 1 day ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 11th, 2025

New restaurant opens at Prentice truck stop
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Rhinelander man charged with sexual assault of a minor, in court for bail hearing
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Rhinelander high School's FBLA/DECA club hosting jean drive to clothe kids this winter
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Rhinelander students react to Australian social media ban
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Famous Eagle River Ice Castle will be Twin Towers between 33-38 feet tall in 2026
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
The Bottled Bean in Minocqua hosts second annual Festival of Trees
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
New event venue at Rondele Ranch nears completion
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Rondele Ranch Christmas Wonderland closed Saturday due to forecasted extreme cold
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Milestone Senior Living Center starts holiday food drive
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
After fire nearly ended Gooch's 2 Bar and Grill, the establishment celebrates 20 years
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Santa comes to town
Posted 2 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 10th, 2025

Paul Wassgren, vying for Tiffany's Congress seat, makes campaign stop in Merrill
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Hill of Beans restaurant at base of Timms Hill now closed
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Keeping pets warm and safe during the cold
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Milestone Senior Living Center starts holiday food drive
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
The Bottled Bean in Minocqua hosts second annual tree decorating competition
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
UW-Stevens Point on-campus food pantry sees increase in users
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Nun with Sisters of the Divine Image takes her final vows
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander Mayor Kris Hanus running for re-election
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
St. Germain Fire department constructs ice rink under town pavillion; opening December 12
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
"Bradyn's Law" signed, ensuring tougher penalties for sextortion
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
A Rhinelander assisted living center helps get residents into the Christmas spirit
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW

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December 9th, 2025

Merrill church holds a diaper closet for those who need them
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Final Vows: Nun with the Sisters of the Divine Image takes her final vows
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Mayor Kris Hanus runs for Rhinelander re-election
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
UW-Stevens Point on-campus food pantry sees increase in users
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
St. Germain Fire department constructs ice rink under town pavillion; opening December 12
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
"Bradyn's Law" signed, criminalizing sextortion
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Lieutenant Governor candidate David Varnam visits Eagle River
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Community unites to save Ashland Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Nativity Thrift Store transforms old elementary school into bustling shop
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Local pantry packed hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for customers, students dealing with food insecurity
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Glidden man faces trials in Ashland, Bayfield counties for sexual assault charges
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Candidates circulating papers for spring races
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Rescued Ashland pelican was shot, suffering from lead poisoning
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary School holds powwow, but this one with school's new drum
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
63rd annual Garland City of the North Christmas Parade
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
New housing development planned for Rhinelander amid shortage
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Mt Ashwabay set to open for alpine skiing
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 8th, 2025

From school bells to bargain finds: Nativity Thrift Store transforms old Elementary school
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW
Tomahawk VFW gives Never Forgotten Honor Flight $30,000 donation from community
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW
Adoption, foster care in Wisconsin 'more common than people realize'
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW
Northwoods Children's Museum plans to new sensory exhibit
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW
New housing development planned for Rhinelander amid Northwoods housing crisis
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW
Local bank donates to The BRICK
Posted 5 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
"It's more common than I think people realize", looking at adoption in Wisconsin
Posted 5 days 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 6 days ago
WJFW

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December 6th, 2025

Medford man dies after falling through ice in Taylor County
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Tomahawk VFW gives Never Forgotten Honor Flight $30,000 donation from community
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Lac du Flambeau Public School teaches students how to make, uses of birchbark baskets
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction volunteers rally to clear snowmobile trails ahead of season
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander District Library provides refurbished laptops to Oneida County residents
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Wisconsin Senate bill provides alternatives for firefighters
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Merrill Park and Recreation Department hosts Winter Wonderland
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Volunteers show up to set up Merrill tradition of light-up wreath
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW

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December 5th, 2025

Merrill Park and Recreation Department hosts Winter Wonderland
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Teaching culturally at Lac du Flambeau Public School: birchbark baskets
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
City Alderman, Tom Barnett, announces run for Rhinelander Mayor
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander District Library provides refurbished laptops to Oneida County Residents
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction volunteers rally to clear Snowmobile trails ahead of season after winter storm
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
NATH-Frederick Place holds annual Stuff the Truck event
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
St. Germain filmmaker hosting short screening at local bar Saturday
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Tomahawk High School football kicker earns spot in prestigious showcase
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Hodag Schools Foundation launches fundraiser to upgrade Pelican Elementary School playground
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Volunteers needed to clear Ashland County snowmobile trails
Posted 8 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Brothers, St. Germain firefighters rescue deer that fell through ice on Lost Lake
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
State Representative Francesca Hong visits Rhinelander
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW

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December 4th, 2025

Hodag Schools Foundation launches fundraiser to upgrade Pelican Elementary School Playground
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Tomahawk high school football kicker earns spot at prestigious Texas showcase
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
St. Germain filmmaker hosts short film screening
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Tomahawk Public Library hosts food drive for community
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Aviation program takes flight again at Nicolet College this spring
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
'It gets you in the holiday spirit': Hy-vee gives away 200 free hams
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
St. Germain Fire Department Rescues deer from icy water on Lost lake
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Nutcracker: Northwoods School of Dance eager to perform annual holiday show
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Bayfield County's Flock cameras spark privacy debate as national concerns grow
Posted 9 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Cable United Church of Christ to host Christmas sale Dec. 6
Posted 9 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
KEEP THE WREATH GREEN: Local fire stations make communities aware of holiday fire hazards
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Washburn drafts policy on federal law enforcement after July arrest
Posted 9 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Emily Stone releases third ‘Natural Connections’ book
Posted 9 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Aviation program takes flight again at Nicolet College this spring
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Heavy debris clutters snowmobile trails across the Northwoods
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center features exhibits showcasing Florence County's natural resources
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW

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December 3rd, 2025

Tomahawk Public Library hosts first food drive for the community
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center features exhibits displaying Florence County's natural resources
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
KEEP THE WREATH GREEN: Local fire stations participating in campaign to spread holiday fire hazard awareness
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Nutcracker: Northwoods School of Dance putting on annual holiday show
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Gov. Evers visits small businesses in Merrill Tuesday
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Wild Instincts re-opens doors to public with migration season is over
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Lights of the Northwoods opens for ninth year
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Pair of new restaurants among new businesses set to open in Rhinelander in 2026
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
"It's a good reminder of home": Wisconsin Christmas tree producers donate trees to military members
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
GIVING TUESDAY: Local organizations remind people to support nonprofits, less fortunate
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Bayfield man receives prison sentence for drug charge
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press