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May 2025 Stories from WJFW

May 16, 2025
General Reporting, Written

Pre-Mother’s Day tea party held at Grace Lodge in Rhinelander

Evers visits Prentice School to highlight education funding in 2025-27 budget

NWS surveys of Thursday storms confirms four tornadoes in area, including EF-2 in Colby

Car fire at Rhinelander Walmart Friday night

Lac du Flambeau tribe offering $25,000 reward for missing woman

Man found dead in Langlade County from possible drowning

One dead, two injured in one-vehicle accident in Lincoln County; Driver in custody

Eagle River Arts and Crafts Show draws vendors from near and far

April 2025 Stories from WJFW

April 16, 2025
General Reporting, Written

Family of missing LDF woman speaks out

Never Forgotten Honor Flight sendoff held in Wausau

World’s Largest Trivia Contest held at UWSP’s 90FM

Exploratory copper and gold drilling coming to Taylor County

Protesters in the Northwoods take part in Nationwide demonstrations Saturday

More Hands-Off demonstrations held in Rhinelander

Antigo resident reflects on running in Boston Marathon

YMCA of the Northwoods celebrates “Healthy Kids Day”

Rhinelander Area Food Pantry celebrates 20th anniversary

March 2025 Stories from WJFW

March 17, 2025
General Reporting, Written

Rhinelander Firefighters participate in ice rescue training

Pickerel hosts 34th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Wisconsin Muskie Expo held in Rothschild

Youth Impact: Trout in the Classroom at Land O’ Lakes Elementary

Feb. 2025 Reports from WJFW in Rhinelander, WI

February 12, 2025
General Reporting, Written

Evers tours Maine Elementary School’s water treatment facility to promote clean water initiatives

NATH Frederick holds “Soup for Shelter” fundraiser

Braywood Bar & Restaurant in Eagle River holds benefit for Northland Pines girls hockey locker room

Three Lakes School District bringing operational referendum to April 1 ballot

Heal Creek Dog Dash and Winter Festival held at Northwood Golf Club

“Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel” tribute group visits Minocqua

Youth Impact: Northwoods Community Elementary School students celebrate improvement

Jan. 2025 Reports from WJFW in Rhinelander, WI

January 16, 2025
General Reporting, Written

Day two of vintage snowmobile races in Eagle River

Construction of the Eagle River Ice Castle is officially finished

Land O’ Lakes Fire and Rescue grapples with volunteer shortage

Rhinelander resident raises concerns about speeding

American Pond Hockey invitational tournament is almost here

Crate Diggers brings vinyl nostalgia to the Northwoods

Northwoods Children’s Museum holds Dino Dig Adventure

St. Germain snowmobile rental company says trails are rideable

Vilas Co. Salvation Army hosts Santa’s Workshop

January 1, 2025
General Reporting, Video, Written

Nov. 2024 Election Coverage

November 8, 2024
Election Coverage, General Reporting, Video, Written

Oneida Co. Clerk explains ballot counting process (video here)

Nov. 5 Live reporting from Madison, WI during election day coverage of the Baldwin/Hovde Senate race:

Nov. 2024 Reports from WJFW Rhinelander, WI

November 4, 2024
Election Coverage, General Reporting, Video, Written

Northwoods Health and Wellness holds Metaphysical Market in Rhinelander (video here)

Tack swap held in Antigo on Sunday (video here)

Oneida Co. Clerk explains ballot counting process (video here)

Land O’ Lakes Elementary School holds Veterans Day Celebration (video here)

Lincoln County receives $416,684 grant to improve EMS communication systems (video here)

Rhinelander High School Psychologist reflects on her work during National School Psychologist Week (video here)

Warehouse Community Art Center holds telethon to raise funds for holidays (video here)

Eagle River mother raises concerns about bullying on school buses (video here)

With gun deer season upon us, here’s an update on how hunting equipment is selling

40th annual Show & Sell Craft Show held at James Williams Middle School

Native American Craft and Art Show and Sale held in Lac Du Flambeau

DNR gives update on first weekend of gun deer season (video here)

Ocotber 2024 Reports from WJFW Rhinelander, WI

October 2, 2024
General Reporting, Video, Written

Evers visits Athens farm to continue promoting agricultural tourism (video here)

DNR testing deer for PFAS (video here)

Cranberry Fest vendors share their inspiring stories (video here)

Wisconsin NICA league visits Rhinelander for the first time (video here)

Former UWSP political science professor weighs in on one year anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel (video here)

A Hazelhurst couple is offering up their time to clean off tombstones at cemeteries throughout the area (video here)

Warm for Winter clothing pantry has a new home (video here)

Evers, Whitmer tour Wisconsin to energize voters (video here)

Historic West Elementary celebrates building’s 100th anniversary (video here)

Boathouse employees hold fundraiser for hurricane relief (video here)

Kirk Bangstad appears virtually in court for new defamation case (video here)

UWSP opens forestry center in Tomahawk (video here)

Wisconsin DPI asking for $294 million to address food insecurity (video here)

Baldwin stops in Wausau as part of “Forward” bus tour (video here)

Transportation experts meet at CWA to discuss successes and future plans (video here)

Anchor WJFW Friday, Sept. 13

September 17, 2024
General Reporting, Written
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