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Day: August 25, 2026

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Active Threats Against County Facilities Land Suspect in Jail

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 24 traffic stops and 17 security checks. There were 4 incidents involving cars hitting deer. Tuesday, the sheriff’s office was alerted to an active threat against both the Lincoln County sheriff’s office and the Department of Probation and Parole. The reporting party stated Tristan Zdroik of Merrill made threats of shooting at both locations. As a result, a warrant was issued for Tristan’s arrest. Deputies then went to Tristan’s residence, located him and took him into custody. He was eventually transported to the…

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New Partnership Offers Local Path to Four-Year Degrees

Steve Dillon

Students in central Wisconsin now have a new way to work toward a four-year degree without leaving the area. Northcentral Technical College and UW-Stevens Point are teaming up through the Purple and Blue Advantage program. About 300 students have either enrolled or expressed interest.Students from both schools are taking classes at NTC’s main campus, with UW-Stevens Point students using facilities throughout the campus, including the Health Sciences Building and A-Wing.The partnership gives students access to shared laboratories, academic support and extracurricular activities while allowing them to remain enrolled at their…

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Lincoln County K-9 Unit Getting Two New Members

Steve Dillon

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is rebuilding its K-9 unit, and one of its newest members is already a familiar face around Merrill. Dasty, who spent five years working with the Merrill Police Department, is moving to the Sheriff’s Office along with his handler, Deputy Josh McCaskill. McCaskill previously served with the county’s Corrections Division before spending 15 years with the Merrill Police Department. The county is also bringing in another new K-9 to replace Poncho and Nina, who recently retired from service. Funding for both dogs comes through a…

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MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: HEAD ON COLLISION LEADS TO MOTOR VEHICLE EXTRACTION

Steve Dillon

The Merrill Fire Department responded to 42 calls last week, bringing the total for 2026 to 1,507 calls. There were 39 calls requiring EMS Services. On Friday, the Department performed a motor vehicle collision extraction of an individual after responding to a head-on collision on County Road K just south of County FF. Three patients were transported to Aspirus Wausau Hospital following the crash.

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