May 6, 2025 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

WISCONSIN DOT CONSTRUCTION ON USH 51/I-39 IN FULL SWING

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Steve DillonCONSTRUCTION

The Wisconsin DOT has kicked off its construction season. In Oneida County, work on Highway 51 in Minocqua means right lane closures this week between Front Street and 3rd Avenue. Crews are working on curbs and sidewalks through mid-June, then pausing for summer. In Marathon County, Highway 51 and I-39 between Wausau and Mosinee is down to reduced lanes and speeds as crews pave shoulders and driving lanes. Both projects are detailed on the DOT website.

LINCOLN COUNTY JAIL INMATE ESCAPES WHILE ON RELEASE

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Steve DillonLC INMATE ESCAPE ON HUBER RELEASE

LINCOLN COUNTY – On Thursday May 1st the Lincoln County Jail reported that an inmate on huber release for a job interview never showed up the interview. The inmate, 19-yr-old David Brown of Milwaukee, WI is believed to have been picked up by Earnest Julien, 22 also from Milwaukee. As a result of the escape both subjects now face charges. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone having knowledge of their location or other information that could assist in finding them would contact them at 715-536-6272.

MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING MAY 4

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department Report

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 23 calls last week, bringing the total for 2025 to 781. There were 21 EMS calls. There was a call for a natural gas leak on Saturday May 3rd on East 3rd St in the City of Merrill.