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Highway 17 Project Moved Up

Steve Dillon

A major road improvement project on Highway 17 in Lincoln County will begin later this month after state transportation officials accelerated the construction schedule. The work will take place between Highway 64 and Big Hay Meadow Creek in the Town of Merrill. In addition to replacing the roadway, crews will also improve the intersections at County Highways G and C. The work was originally planned for next year but was moved up because of worsening road conditions. Highway 17 will be closed during construction, with a posted detour. An updated…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: INTOXICATED DRIVER STOPPED FOR SPEEDING, FIREARMS IN VEHICLE

Steve Dillon

The Merrill Police Department responded to seven incidents during the week ending August 2nd. Officers conducted approximately 42 traffic stops and 96 security checks. Officers completed a traffic stop of a vehicle that was speeding on Saturday. The officers learned that the driver was intoxicated while interacting with them during the stop. They also found firearms inside the vehicle. Investigation into the incident is ongoing. Other activity included search warrant activity at a local residence where numerous items of evidence were seized, and two instances of theft – one of…

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Antigo Police Identify Bicyclist Killed in Crash with Semi

Steve Dillon

Police have identified the bicyclist who died following a crash involving a semi-truck Tuesday afternoon in Antigo. Authorities say 45-year-old William Hildenbrand of Antigo was riding his bicycle when he collided with a semi that was making a wide turn at the intersection of 10th Avenue and Superior Street shortly before 2 p.m. Hildenbrand was pronounced dead at the scene. The Wisconsin State Patrol is assisting with crash reconstruction as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision. No other injuries were reported, and no additional information has been…

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LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR BEGINS TODAY

Steve Dillon

The Lincoln County Fair gets underway today at the Merrill Fairground. This year’s theme is “Kickin’ It Up at the Lincoln 2026 County Fair”. Activities will be taking place between noon and 7 pm at the Expo Building and Livestock Pavilion. In addition to the always popular rides and games, this year’s fair will feature line dancing and plenty of Live music and entertainment. Saturday evening features the crowd-favorite Tractor Pulls, and the Demolition Derby will take place Sunday afternoon starting at 1 PM. There are NO GATE FEES for…

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: EXPIRED REGISTRATION STOP ENDS WITH OWI ARREST

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 34 traffic stops and 32 security checks. There were 3 calls involving cars hitting deer. On Wednesday, a traffic stop completed by an on-duty deputy on East River and North 4th Streets in Tomahawk for a vehicle with expired registration led to a first offense OWI arrest. The deputy noticed signs of impairment when speaking with the driver, Kelly Menore of Milwaukee. Menore agreed to sobriety testing, which led to the OWI arrest.

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Oneida County Deputy Cleared in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

Steve Dillon

An Oneida County deputy will not face criminal charges following a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in June in the Town of Lake Tomahawk. After reviewing the investigation conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, the Oneida County District Attorney determined Deputy Justin Orth was justified in using deadly force. The shooting happened June 17 as Deputies Orth and Alyssa Knabenbauer attempted to arrest 76-year-old John Krga on charges of first-degree sexual assault of a child and repeated sexual assault of the same child.According to investigators,…

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Wisconsin Unveils New Rotary Specialty License Plate

Steve Dillon

Wisconsin drivers now have a new specialty license plate option honoring Rotary International. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles has introduced the new plate, recognizing Rotary’s mission of promoting service, integrity and peace through its network of business, professional and community leaders. The Rotary plate joins more than 70 specialty license plate designs currently available through the Wisconsin DMV. Drivers who choose the plate will pay a $27 one-time issuance fee, plus a $25 annual contribution to Rotary International. Personalized plates are available for an additional $15…

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Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Langlade County

Steve Dillon

The Langlade County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a three-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Tigerton man and injured four others Saturday evening. Authorities say the crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 45 and County Road B in the Town of Upham.A 61-year-old man from Tigerton was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were injured in the crash and transported to area hospitals for treatment. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The Langlade County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the…

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Bluejay American Legion Girls’ Softball Drop Two in State Tournament 

Steve Dillon

In a pair of games heard Friday and Saturday on WJMT, wjmtfm.com, and the WJMT app and seen Saturday on WJMT-TV on YouTube, the Merrill Post 46 girls’ softball team saw their title chase end as they lost Friday to a hard-hitting Medford squad 12-0 and Saturday 12-2 to the Allenton Blue Hawks. Both games were shortened to five innings and six innings respectfully due to the mercy rule. Friday’s contest saw Medford jump out to an 11-0 and add a single tally in the fifth inning, while the Bluejays…

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