July 23, 2026 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

Lincoln County Board Tables Proposal to Limit Recording in County Buildings

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Steve DillonLINCOLN COUNTY PAUSES POLICY

The Lincoln County Board has voted to table a proposed policy that would limit photography and video recording in certain county government buildings. Following a lengthy discussion Tuesday, supervisors voted 13 to 9 to delay action on the proposal. Supporters said the policy is intended to protect the privacy of individuals receiving confidential services in areas such as the Health Department, Social Services, and court offices. Opponents, however, raised concerns that the proposal could infringe on First Amendment rights, particularly in public areas of the Lincoln County Service Center where…

Construction Workers Injured After Roof Truss Collapse in Town of Merrill

July 23, 2026July 22, 2026 Steve DillonTOWN OF MERRILL BUILDING COLLAPSE

Three construction workers were injured Tuesday after roof trusses shifted and collapsed at a construction site on Hemlock Lane in the Town of Merrill. According to the Merrill Fire Department, one worker was initially trapped beneath the collapsed trusses but was able to free himself before emergency crews arrived. Three workers were evaluated at the scene. Two were treated with basic first aid and declined transportation to the hospital. A third worker, who had been working among the roof trusses when they collapsed, was transported to Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The…

MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: DOMESTIC INCIDENT ENDS WITH MULTIPLE CHARGES REFERRED

July 23, 2026July 22, 2026 Steve DillonMERRILL POLICE DEPARMENT REPORT

The Merrill Police Department responded to ten incidents during the week ending July 19th. Officers conducted approximately 25 traffic stops and 139 security checks. On Saturday, Officers responded to a report of a vehicle with a window broken out. Investigation at the scene revealed that the broken window was the result of a domestic incident. The female suspect could not be located throughout the weekend, but will be referred for multiple charges including battery, disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property, strangulation and suffocation and bail jumping. Other activity included three…