A Rhinelander family is left to deal with unimaginable hardship after a catastrophic fire destroyed their home early Thanksgiving morning. Crews from multiple fire departments in the region responded to Lakeshore Drive near Boom Lake to battle the blaze. Pine Lake fire and Rescue officials reported the owner of the home escaped with minor burns, and their two dogs also escaped safely. The home appeared to be a total loss.
Read MoreMERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department has displayed the wreath for the 2025 Keep the Wreath Green fire prevention campaign. All the bulbs on the wreath are green, except for one white bulb representing fallen firefighters. Should a structure fire occur in the department’s jurisdiction between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, one of the green bulbs will be swapped out with a red one. The effort offers an immediate visual cue urging residents to follow simple fire-safety tips—watering real trees, inspecting light cords, and keeping an eye on the…
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters that while they may be enjoying the deer firearm season, the deadline to apply for the 2026 black bear and turkey spring hunting seasons is midnight on December 10th. The black bear authorization drawing will be held in February, while the spring turkey season drawing will happen in December. Those selected will be notified via email, or they can check their Go Wild account. Additional information is available on the DNR’s website.
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