Year: 2024

Safe Kids week takes place starting May 11th through the 18th and Safe Kids Marathon County, which is led by Aspirus Wausau Hospital is looking forward to being part of the effort. The event is part of a month-long national focus dedicated to raising awareness about child injury prevention. The County’s safety organization joins experts with a goal to inspire parents to focus on keeping their children safe by using proven &d practical safety tips. The number 1 cause of death for children in the U.S. is preventable injuries, with 42% of…

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Investigation into the cause of a duplex fire in Wausau will most likely take a few days given the extent of the damage done to the structure. Apparently the duplex didn’t have functioning smoke detectors. It’s believed that a bystander actually woke up 1 of the people inside. There is currently no suspicion of foul play. The fire likely started in the lower level living room. There was heavy smoke damage in the upper unit. When Wausau Fire Department crews arrived on the scene around 7:30 AM yesterday (Thursday, May 9th)…

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Around 4:45 AM yesterday (Thursday, May 9th) Local Fire Crews were called to the scene of a fire that destroyed a home near Irma. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The home was located along Grandfather Falls on Faufau Avenue near the County Highway E Bridge, on Highway 107. Both the home & unattached garage were considered a total loss. A portion of Highway 107 both northbound & southbound needed to be closed for 2 hours as a result of the fire. The highway has since been…

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The rainy weekend may not necessarily have offered the most desirable conditions for outdoor activities. However local firefighters are thankful for the much-needed moisture. Fire crews responded to another 6 wildfires in Lincoln County and Oneida County between Thursday and Saturday according to the DNR’s wildfire tracker. All of the local fires were small and contained to less than a half an acre. No wildfires were reported on Sunday. The fires served as good illustrations of how wildfires can spark in a number of different ways, as the list of…

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With the onset of the much anticipated warm weather season, Wisconsin residents are also preparing for the reality that tick season is also upon us. With the help of the public, Representatives of the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute will be collecting and studying the small but potentially dangerous pests. Researchers will be focusing on the distribution of tick species in the area, including any new, invasive ticks that may be moving into Wisconsin, and identifying the microbes carried by each tick and any disease-causing pathogens. In order to build their…

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ANTIGO – Wisconsin representative Tom Tiffany celebrated accomplishments of the Republican party during the Lincoln, Reagan, Trump dinner in Antigo on Saturday, while also highlighting issues that are still causing concern among many republican voters. Those issues include the recent rise in inflation, trouble at our Southern border, and rising energy prices. Representative Tiffany also spoke of the upcoming election, as he faces Democratic challenger Kyle Kilbourn. He acknowledged that while running unopposed may make for an easier campaign, competition is necessary. Also in attendance was Wisconsin state senator Cory…

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As a part of Earth Week, The US Department of Education announced the recipients of their Green Ribbon Schools and sustainability awards. Among those recognized was Eagle River’s Northland Pines School District. Just 41 schools, ten school districts, and three colleges were honored across the nation. Criteria used for determining those who were nominated for the award included innovative efforts to improve health and wellness, reduce environmental impact and utility costs, and offer effective sustainability education. Northland Pines was nominated by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, for the measure…

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As a part of a plan to provide increased security, simplify email addresses and update their website to current standards, the Lincoln County government could soon be getting a new website domain. Currently the county is using co.lincoln.wi.us. The county board approved a resolution this past week that clears the way for a transition to lincolncountywi.gov. The ‘.gov’ addresses are exclusive to US government agencies and organizations. IT Director Travis Spoehr briefed the Board ahead of the vote, noting that the change has been discussed in past meetings. Presently, application…

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Northwoods residents could see an up-tick in their utility bills starting next year. Wisconsin Public Service has filed a request with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to establish rates for the next two years for electricity and natural gas. The WPS release states that the proposal could result in a $11-$12 increase per month for a typical electric bill. Natural gas customers could expect an average increase of $3-$4 a month. They also noted that monthly utility bills will still remain below the national average, even with the proposed…

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A pair of Tomahawk businesses will receive Federal Grant funding to help improve their energy efficiency. Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced on Wednesday the 24th that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding 19 clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and create jobs and new market opportunities for Wisconsin farmers, small business owners and agricultural producers. As a result, Daigle Brothers located at 727 Southgate Dr., Tomahawk, will use a $341,850.00 grant to install a small solar electric array. USDA said the project is expected…

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