July 16, 2025 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

BLACK BEAR ATTACK IN BARRON COUNTY ENDS WITH SERIOUS INJURIES

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Steve DillonBLACK BEAR ATTACK

BARRON COUNTY – The woman injured in a black bear attack over the weekend in Barron County has been identified as 69-year-old Karen Frye. According to the Wisconsin DNR, the attack happened Saturday. Despite her injuries, Frye was able to call 911 and was first taken to a hospital in Cumberland, then transferred to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where she remains in serious condition. Efforts to find the bear are still underway. While rare, bear encounters do happen—but Wisconsin has never recorded a fatal attack.

BLACK SQUIRREL SCURRY RETURNS TO LINCOLN COUNTY JULY 26

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Steve DillonBLACK SQUIRREL SCURRY

The 8th annual Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon returns to Lincoln County on Saturday, July 26. The event includes a 2-mile long paddle down the Prairie River, followed by a 17.5 mi scenic bike ride, and a 5K trail run through the MARC and Council Grounds State Park. Packets for the Triathlon can be picked up on Friday July 25th between 5 and 8 PM, or Saturday July 26th at Prairie Trails Park between 6:30 and 8:30 AM. There are divisions for all skills levels, including tandems, relays, eBikes and youth.…

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORT WEEK ENDING JULY 13

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Steve DillonLincoln County Sheriff's Department Weekly Report

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 50 traffic stops and 57 security checks. There were 13 calls involving cars hitting deer. On Friday July 11, deputies were dispatched to the town of Skanawan regarding a disturbance in progress. Witnesses reported observing a male subject striking a female and then seeing her flee the scene. Upon searching the area deputies located the 37-yr-old Rhinelander woman a short distance away. Shortly thereafter the suspect a 37-yr-old man from Beloit was located. As a result of statements taken from witnesses he was placed…

Lincoln County Board To Draft Formal Response Plan In The Event Pine Crest Sale Fails To Close

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Steve DillonPINE CREST RESOLUTION

With the sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home on the table, Lincoln County officials are also preparing for what happens if the deal doesn’t go through—including the possibility of closing the facility. The County Board earlier approved a purchase agreement with Merrill Health Holdings LLC and Jack Pines Healthcare LLC to take over the Merrill-based nursing home. That sale is expected to close by August 1. During last night’s board meeting, supervisors voted 16 to 5 in favor of a backup plan. The approved resolution directs the Administrative and Legislative…