May 11, 2026 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

WISCONSIN DNR PROVIDES UPDATE TO LAST WEEK’S MANURE SPILL IN MARATHON COUNTY

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Steve DillonMANURE SPILL UPDATE

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has provided an update to last week’s manure spill at a farm in Marathon County. The manure discharge came from a waste storage structure near the Village of Athens, and was caused by a failed valve within the waste transfer system. Manure spilled into a tributary to Black Creek from the Deercreek Holsteins Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation. No figures have been released to date regarding the total amount of waste contamination. Dead fish were observed by DNR staff, who have initiated protocols for containment…

BURNING WOOD PILE LEADS TO STRUCTURE FIRE IN LAND O’ LAKES

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Steve DillonLAND O LAKES STRUCTURE FIRE

A call reporting the presence of smoke at 6373 US Highway 45 in Land O’ Lakes was received Saturday afternoon shortly before 2:30 PM at the Vilas County 911 Center. Emergency responders arriving on scene found that fire had spread from a wood pile burning behind one of the structures on the property, causing the structure to catch fire. The business located at the address was close when the fire broke out, so no employees were present. Fire departments responding to the blaze included Land O’ Lakes, Conover, Phelps, Eagle…

MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES DONATION FROM MERRILL LIONS CLUB

May 11, 2026May 10, 2026 Steve DillonMERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES DONATION

On Thursday, the Merrill Fire Department received a charitable $4000 donation from the Merrill Lions Club. Officials at the Department share that Jack Kasper and the whole Lions Club organization have been a generous partner through the years. The funds reportedly will be used for first aid kits and new safety jackets for members of the department.