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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

September 2024 Reports from WJFW in Rhinelander, WI

September 6, 2024
General Reporting, Video, Written

Ninth annual Oneida Lake / Hancock Lake duck races held in Harshaw Saturday

Eagle River Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show brings thousands to Northwoods

11th Annual Sausagefest held by Eagle River Lions Club Sunday

Eagle River boy hosts lemonade stand to raise money for Vilas Co. Sheriff’s K-9 unit

School District of Rhinelander implementing new target-based grading system (video here)

School District of Rhinelander implementing new target-based grading system (link includes video)

Covantage Credit Union holds online fraud protection course (video here)

Fall Ride brings camaraderie above all (video here)

WISCO BASS holds bass tournament on Minocqua Chain of Lakes

School District of Rhinelander continues working to reduce distraction of cell phones in classrooms (video here)

Antigo Homeless Shelter faces local opposition (video here)

Antigo Fire Chief pays up in “War on 64” bet (video here)

Evers visits Lake Nokomis Cranberries to celebrate agricultural tourism (video here)

June 2024 Reports from WJFW in Rhinelander, WI

June 5, 2024
General Reporting, Written

Wausau Noon Rotary Club awards scholarships to area high school seniors

44th Annual Spring Classic Muskie Tournament in Eagle River

Wausau Jewish congregation ramps up security amid increase in antisemitism

Northwoods tourism thrived in 2023; part of a statewide trend

January 6 police officers visit Wausau as part of statewide tour

Gas leak disrupts services at Forest County Courthouse; building reopened at 4 p.m. Tuesday

The Rhinelander community remembers George Rouman

Former Wisconsin Governor visits Rhinelander to speak on being an Alzheimer’s caregiver

Northwoods Children’s Museum holds second Nature Education Program of the summer

Storms destroy multiple homes in Tomahawk area

Lake and river expert emphasizes water health ahead of Northwoods Six-County Lake meeting

35th annual Charlie Baker Memorial Muskie Tournament held on Moen Chain

May 2024 Reports from WJFW in Rhinelander, WI

May 5, 2024
General Reporting, Video, Written

What the EPA’s new PFAS standards mean for Wisconsin drinking water

Measles case reported in Wisconsin

Arbor Vitae Woodruff students pack meals for local food pantries for “Better World Day”

Republican senate candidate Eric Hovde visits Athens dairy farm

Dairy farmer speaks on impact of migrant workers

Tricia’s Treasures celebrates grand re-opening (video)

State senators hold press conference vowing to override recent vetoes

Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans holds rally in Rhinelander advocating social security protection

Holiday Acres in Rhinelander hosts Northwoods Jazz Camp

D.C. Everest Habitat for Humanity finishes up a special project

“Raise Your Voice” mental health program

Forest County students visit farm in Laona as culmination of in-school 4-H program

April 2024 Reports from WJFW in Rhinelander, WI

April 2, 2024
General Reporting, Video, Written

$16 million Merrill school referendum set to hit ballot on April 2

New technology rolled out for registration, sign ins at polling places

D.N.R. to host statewide public input sessions Monday on proposed wake boat restrictions

What is the Wisconsin Secretary of State’s job like?

Video: 7th congressional district Democratic convention held in Rhinelander Saturday (click here for written story)

Video: Hunting advocacy group to hold meeting on predator management in Park Falls on Tuesday (click here for written story)

Video: Experts weigh in on staying safe during times of elevated fire risks (click here for written story)

9-1-1 dispatchers celebrate national public safety telecommunicators week

Video: Andi Rich announces campaign to challenge Mary Felzkowski for State Senate District 12 (click here for written story)

Community voices concerns to Antigo school board

Phillips still seeking funds for playground improvements at Elk Lake Park

Langlade County G.O.P. holds Lincoln, Reagan, Trump Dinner in Antigo

Dinosaur Adventure comes to Wausau (video)

March 2024 Reports from WJFW in Rhinelander, WI

March 13, 2024
General Reporting, Written

Wisconsin’s health care workforce still lags behind pre-pandemic levels

Northland Pines High School hosts “Mad Money” financial literacy event

At the Lincoln County Economic Development Summit, access to childcare remains an obstacle to growth

Two Democrats vying to unseat Van Orden in WI-03

Local TikTok influencer weighs in on potential ban

Wisconsin revenue secretary weighs in on scams to watch for during tax season

Boulder Junction looking to upgrade basketball courts at community playground

DNR warns against recreating on exposed lake beds

Two North Lakeland School referendums set to hit the ballot Tuesday

Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 10pm News

February 26, 2024
General Reporting, Video, Written

February 2024 Reports from WJFW in Rhinelander, WI

February 7, 2024
Written

Wisconsin DATCP releases top 10 consumer complaints of 2023

Renowned speaker, counselor and filmmaker JC Pohl to visit Rhinelander High School

Rothschild hosts 14th annual Central Wisconsin Sports Show

Northwoods School of Dance hosts 4th annual showcase fundraiser

Off-road Recovery Service extracts MUV from Squirrel Lake

North Lakeland Bucks hockey team finally gets weather to have outdoor practice

Camp 10 Ski Area to reopen on February 24

Lincoln County Board votes to sell Pine Crest nursing home

Governor Evers visits Wausau to highlight workforce issues

January 2024 Reports from WJFW in Rhinelander, WI

January 2, 2024
General Reporting, Written

Bangstad to appeal Wisconsin Elections Commission’s decision to keep Trump on 2024 ballot

Rib Lake school referendum to go on the ballot in April

Park Falls residents voice displeasure with increase in water bills

Portage County Land & Water Conservation chair facing possible discipline for conduct violations

Stevens Point seeking input from residents, property owners on improving downtown area

Rise in respiratory illnesses have doctors urging prevention and vaccination

Wisconsin economist says aging workers among reasons for decreasing workforce

Pine Lake considers withdrawing funding from Rhinelander District Library

Wisconsin Senior Men’s Curling Championships underway in Wausau

Wisconsin DOJ investigating death during law enforcement welfare check in Crescent

Marshfield Medical Center’s Park Falls Home and Hospice Center set to close March 1

Park Falls yarn club still going strong after 15 years

Landover ATV / UTV club hosts special ride to help local businesses

Holy Family Church of Woodruff hosts “Soup for Shelter” to support NATH-Frederick Place

Local businesses and tourism bureaus seeking funding to compensate for slow winter recreation

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