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Efforts to keep roads safe while keeping salt use under control, new statewide campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence, Line-5 leak in Iron County cost an estimated $15-million dollars

Wisconsin Native Vote hosting an event in Crandon, Vilas County committee advances one year moratorium on data centers, state health officials encourage vaccines to prevent respiratory illnesses

Precision medicine to be the focus of Science on Tap Minocqua, Enbridge digging out some soil at the site of a natural gas liquids leak, public health vending machine now available in Oneida County

Monitoring of air quality takes on increased importance due to smoke from wildfires, older voters expected to have a big impact on the elections, moving firewood raises the risk of spreading invasives

Natural Resources Board approves nearly 1800 acre conservation easement in Langlade County, fall can bring a surge in deer tick activity, Wisconsin Rapids Mayor explains data center decision

Wisconsin's DNR Secretary says agency is deeply concerned about Line 5 leak, Tomahawk woman enters a plea to a reduced charge in stabbing death, medication side effects can increase the risk of falls

Town of Stella selected for a study to look at the effects of PFAS, tribal and environmental leaders speak on the Line-5 leak, Preparedness Month underway in Wisconsin to urge planning for emergencies

Hunters encouraged to test their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease, Rhinelander Walk to End Alzheimer's expected to raise $200,000, Chippewa County now on the list of locations where measles seen

Natural Resources Board to consider 1,800 acre conservation easement in Langlade County, talking about suicide prevention can save lives, teachers feeling stressed as a new school year begins

Potential Roadless Rule repeal creates debate about fire risk, Enbridge equipment burns in a fire the company calls suspicious, ribbon cutting planned for $26 million improvement project at RHS

Boulder Junction Winter Park raising funds to make some improvements, action urged to address more frequent algal blooms on Lake Superior, Tomahawk Fall Ride draws motorcyclists to the Northwoods

Opponents challenge a $50-million grant for a proposed UP mine, hemp sellers brace for a federal ban on many of their products, absentee ballots sent out for those who requested them in Rhinelander

City of Tomahawk regulates artificially enhanced wakes on Lake Mohawksin, Evers hopes budget surplus could be dealt with after elections, lighting another concern raised about data centers

Enbridge Line 5 pipeline back in service after a massive leak in Iron County, plane that crashed while carrying Tom Tiffany recovered, Wisconsin health leaders say climate change a medical emergency

Governor candidate Tom Tiffany has minor injuries after plane forced to make a water landing, efforts to create a bike patrol for Heal Creek, Congress considers funding to help repair public lands

People across the Northwoods are remembering the 9/11 attacks, use of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline exceeds projections, Wisconsin voters to consider change to the state's equity efforts

Scientists say climate change impacting ability of walleye to thrive, Michigan regulators reviewing Line 5 permits, Antigo has a physical memory of the 911 attacks as a remembrance is planned

Wisconsin archery and crossbow deer season to open September 12, orchards opening up to pickers may have fewer apples to offer, Wausau scam artist sentenced for stealing more than $14-million

Bike trail to connect St Germain and Eagle River takes step forward, traditional wave party bids farewell to Northwoods tourists, ticks still a concern as summer season draws to a close

Enbridge to build a temporary bypass around a leak in the Line 5 pipeline in Iron County, state health workers say you can still get kids up to date on vaccines, lakes popular places as summer ends

Board votes to reopen aquatic center in Antigo to community and swim teams, blue green algae concerns will linger into the fall, importance of wild rice celebrated in Wisconsin this week

Oneida County committee advances interim moratorium on data centers, Crowley drops out of Wisconsin Governor's race, problem wolf forces campground closure on Lake Superior's Isle Royale

New "Iron Hodag" sculpture to be unveiled in Rhinelander Friday, carbon monoxide a concern for festival campers, Wisconsin residents responding positively to a new option for buying state park passes

Republicans running for Wisconsin's 7th district debate, researchers combine studies to see how PFAS impact the food web, flag made of a beer sign hangs again at Wisconsin Concrete Park in Phillips

Local filmmaker documents waterski teams efforts to claim state title, fire destroys a home in the Merrill area, Natural Resources Board approves framework for the 2026 deer hunting season