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February 23rd, 2026

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Fan-favorite Legend Laps event promotes snowmobiling, encourages engagement on famous oval track
Posted less than an hour ago
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Merrill bar hosts chili cook-off to raise funds for school lunches
Posted less than an hour ago
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Chili cook-off brings fire departments together to bond over chili and camaraderie
Posted less than an hour ago
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Red Cliff chairwoman takes statewide stage to address tribal concerns
Posted about 3 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
Republican candidates come to region
Posted about 5 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
Ashland residents push city to limit cooperation with ICE
Posted about 5 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
Apostle Islands national park bill advances despite local opposition
Posted about 8 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
Spring elections will determine new mayor in Tomahawk for first time in a decade
Posted about 10 hours ago
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February 22nd, 2026

Northwoods Fire Departments' Chili Cookoff
Posted about 20 hours ago
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Legend Laps event in Eagle River gives snowmobile drivers a chance to run historic derby track
Posted about 20 hours ago
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A local pub holds a tournament to fund Parkinson's research
Posted about 22 hours ago
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Wausau curler Matthew Thums ready to represent USA again at Winter Paralympics
Posted 1 day ago
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February 21st, 2026

Exhibit hosted at UWSP details life of Wisconsinite John Muir
Posted 2 days ago
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February 20th, 2026

Merrill church hosts diaper drive for residents
Posted 3 days ago
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Summer camp uniting siblings separated by foster care seeks donations
Posted 3 days ago
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Driver arrested after chase starting in Crandon ends when vehicle loses tire, crashes into ditch
Posted 3 days ago
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Rib Lake School District celebrates new gym
Posted 3 days ago
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Man who stole ambulance while naked appears in Wood County Court Friday
Posted 3 days ago
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Rhinelander boxers opened Hodag Den gym to bring sport to community
Posted 3 days ago
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Marathon County Historical Society new archive center inches closer to completion
Posted 3 days ago
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Culver's in Rhinelander celebrates 25th anniversary
Posted 3 days ago
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CAT RESCUE: Eagle River family reunited with missing cat found 40 feet up in tree
Posted 3 days ago
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February 19th, 2026

"Your process is flawed" Residents of Rome reject solar farm, blame the PSC
Posted 4 days ago
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Amateur boxers open up training gym to spread their love of the sport in the Northwoods
Posted 4 days ago
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Marathon County Historical Society new archive center getting closer to completion
Posted 4 days ago
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New Candidate for Wisconsin 7th Congressional District race
Posted 4 days ago
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St. Paul's UCC in Wausau offers weekly food pantry again thanks to community support.
Posted 4 days ago
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Almond mom reaches plea deal in Amber Alert case involving sex offender
Posted 4 days ago
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Naked man who stole ambulance in Wood County faces litany of charges, court records say
Posted 4 days ago
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Amherst man in custody after violating bail conditions stemming from threats toward school employee
Posted 4 days ago
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NTC partners with local fire department to address shortage of emergency workers
Posted 4 days ago
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Republican candidate Kevin Hermening announces candidacy for 7th Congressional District
Posted 4 days ago
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Judge upholds DNR permit for Line 5 pipeline reroute
Posted 4 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 18th, 2026

Rhinelander sees success on the ice, sending three youth hockey teams to state tournaments
Posted 5 days ago
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Wisconsin artist bringing new iron Hodag sculpture to Rhinelander this summer
Posted 5 days ago
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ADRC of Vilas County promotes ancient meditation practice for wellness and relaxation
Posted 5 days ago
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UPDATE: Naked man steals ambulance, leads police on Wood County chase with patient inside, police say
Posted 5 days ago
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Communication and leadership skills honed by tomahawk FCCLA members at conference
Posted 5 days ago
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Police name man accused of stealing ambulance, leading police on 18-mile chase with patient inside
Posted 5 days ago
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Photos: Fat-tire cyclists compete in Bike Across the Bay
Posted 5 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Meet the guardian of Madeline Island’s ice road
Posted 5 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Washburn council passes resolution expressing sympathy towards Minneapolis
Posted 5 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
New Ashland water intake pipe operating successfully after construction repairs
Posted 5 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Gleason family turns grief into generosity with cupcake fundraiser to help community
Posted 5 days ago
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Thousands flock to witness stunning Apostle Island Ice Caves
Posted 5 days ago
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New head of Oneida County Veterans Service Office appointed after disagreements
Posted 5 days ago
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February 17th, 2026

Randall Harris Jr. found not guilty in the death of his father
Posted 6 days ago
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Vilas County ADRC hosts Qi Gong mediatation seminar
Posted 6 days ago
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Gleason family starts yearly cupcake fundraiser after personal tragedy
Posted 6 days ago
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Tomahawk FCCLA Students attend first Capital Leadership Conference
Posted 6 days ago
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Apostle Island Ice Caves bring in visitors from near and far
Posted 6 days ago
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Jury begins deliberations in trial for man charged with killing his father
Posted 6 days ago
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District 7 candidate Paul Wassgren visits local business in Schofield ahead of November election
Posted 6 days ago
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ArtStart hosting a suicide prevention workshop session this week
Posted 6 days ago
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Community unites at St. Germain Radar Run to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and research
Posted 6 days ago
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Community invited to help create mosaic for Vaughn Avenue Bridge
Posted 6 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Ice caves open for first time in 11 years
Posted 6 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
'The kid lives in a bowling alley': Three Lakes bowler prepares for state tournament
Posted 6 days ago
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Firefighters save man stranded after he falls through ice by Alexander Hydro Dam in Merrill Monday
Posted 6 days ago
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Washburn HS students donate to The BRICK
Posted 6 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Book Across the Bay draws field of more than 2,000
Posted 6 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 16th, 2026

St. Germain Radar & Bikini Run breaks fundraising record for Breast Cancer research
Posted 7 days ago
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Artstart will be hosting a suicide prevention workshop session this week
Posted 7 days ago
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Lakeland Union fosters connections for student career readiness with community breakfast
Posted 7 days ago
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Randall Harris Jr. testifies on Day 6 of his trial
Posted 7 days ago
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Biofuel plant legislation advances through assembly public hearing
Posted 7 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Winter fun in Rhinelander: Snowshoeing event brings people of all ages to Long Lake trail
Posted 7 days ago
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Competition and Camaraderie: Community spirit shines through at Merrill Ice Drags
Posted 7 days ago
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February 15th, 2026

Wisconsin DNR discusses tribal spearing and bag limits in fish management talk.
Posted 8 days ago
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New suicide loss support group in St. Germain
Posted 8 days ago
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HAVEN raises awareness for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Posted 8 days ago
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Defense calls witnesses on Day 5 of Randall Harris Jr's trial
Posted 8 days ago
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Former Northland College faculty members prepare to launch microcollege program
Posted 8 days ago
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February 13th, 2026

New Suicide Loss Support Group in St. Germain
Posted 10 days ago
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Three Lakes bowler prepares for state tournament
Posted 10 days ago
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Defense calls witnesses on day five of Randall Harris Jr's trial
Posted 10 days ago
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Proposed bill aims to set statewide standard for wake boating, surfing activity
Posted 10 days ago
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Local man overcomes addiction struggles, becomes licensed substance abuse counselor
Posted 10 days ago
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Mercer town board delays decision on wake boat ban, will collaborate with other townships
Posted 10 days ago
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Franchise operating Ashland Burger King faces record child labor violations
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Curling soars in popularity in Rhinelander community
Posted 10 days ago
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2 injured in Vilas County crash involving four vehicles on Wednesday afternoon
Posted 10 days ago
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Mercer Town Board holds public comment meeting on proposped wake boat ban on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
Posted 10 days ago
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GOP votes to reduce conservation program funding
Posted 10 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 12th, 2026

New kiosk at Council Grounds State Park allows easier access to park passes
Posted 11 days ago
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Bill regulating wake surfing introduced to Wisconsin lawmakers
Posted 11 days ago
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Former Vilas County homeless man becomes a practicing substance abuse counselor
Posted 11 days ago
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Experts take the stand on Day 4 of Randall Harris Jr's second trial
Posted 11 days ago
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Man dies after snowmobile rollover in Antigo
Posted 11 days ago
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Dramatic testimony on Day 3 of second trial for Harris Jr.
Posted 11 days ago
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Town of Sherman proposes wake boat ban on Turtle Flambeau Flowage
Posted 11 days ago
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Endangered Resource Fund aids in conservation efforts across Wisconsin
Posted 11 days ago
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Antigo basketball team's season in question amidst players quitting, suspended and coaching departures
Posted 11 days ago
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Driver with revoked license pleads guilty to 9th OWI
Posted 11 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Ashland girl battling leukemia raises funds for cancer research
Posted 11 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Forensic pathologist who changed his mind takes stand on Day 3 of Harris Jr. trial
Posted 11 days ago
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DNR reminds public about Endangered Resource Fund
Posted 11 days ago
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United Way of Marathon County, City of Wausau celebrates National 211 Day
Posted 11 days ago
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40-acre parcel inside Copper Falls secured for permanent protection
Posted 11 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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February 11th, 2026

2026 State of the Tribes address held in Madison Tuesday
Posted 12 days ago
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