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WILDFIRE DANGER ELEVATED, RECENT ONEIDA COUNTY FIRE SPARKED BY BURNING DEBRIS

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Steve DillonWILDFIRE DANGER ELEVATED

At least eight wildland fires have been reported over the past week across Oneida, Vilas, Lincoln, Langlade and Price Counties, as wildfire danger remains elevated despite recent rain. One of those fires broke out late last week on EZ Drive in the Town of Pelican. Crews arrived to find about an acre already burned, with flames moving into nearby woods. Firefighters spent roughly three and a half hours at the scene. More than 2,000 feet of forestry hose was used as crews worked through thick brush and rough terrain to…

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: SUSPECT REMAINS AT LARGE IN TOWN OF SCHLEY FAMILY ALTERCATION

April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 Steve DillonLincoln County Sheriff Report

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 52 traffic stops and 44 security checks. There were two calls involving cars hitting deer, one call where a car hit a turkey, and one call for a car striking a Bald Eagle. On Wednesday, deputies were dispatched to the Town of Schley regarding a disturbance where Grandfather claimed his Grandson had attacked him with a stick, knocking him to the ground causing him injury. Further investigation by deputies confirmed the victim’s injuries were consistent with being hit by a stick. The…

BLUEJAY GIRLS DEFEAT WAUSAU EAST IN NON-CONFERENCE ACTION

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Steve DillonBLUEJAY GIRLS SOFTBALL

In girls’ softball action heard yesterday on WJMT and wjmtfm.com, the Merrill Bluejays defeated the Wausau East Lumberjacks in a non-conference game on the road. The Bluejays scored early and often in defeating the Lumberjacks, with AmericInn player of the game Kendall Klug pacing the attack with two triples, two RBI, and stealing home as well. Abbi Krueger started in the circle for Merrill and gave up a single run in four innings of work to get the win. She was followed by Jaci Lyon before Maddie Barker pitched the…

ONE PERSON EJECTED IN TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN TOWN OF SCOTT

April 21, 2026April 20, 2026 Steve DillonPERSON EJECTED IN TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Early Monday morning, Merrill Fire Engine-61, Med-63 and Med-62 responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident at County Road K & River Ave in the Town of Scott. While they were en route, Dispatch reported that one person had been ejected. As crews arrived, they came upon a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy holding spinal immobilization. The medical crew triaged and assessed patients on scene. One patient was treated and transported directly to Aspirus Wausau Hospital emergent. The driver of the other vehicle declined medical evaluation and signed a refusal form.…

MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: RV FIRE IN GLEASON

April 21, 2026April 20, 2026 Steve DillonMERRILL FIRE DEPARMENT REPORT

The Merrill Fire Department responded to 42 calls last week, bringing the total for 2026 to 672 calls. There were 38 EMS calls. Emergency units were dispatched to the scene of a recreational vehicle fire in Gleason on Thursday. No injuries were reported. There was a hazardous situation involving the release of carbon monoxide on East 6th St in the City of Merrill on Sunday.

MERRILL AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECOGNIZES MARY KLADE FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

April 20, 2026April 19, 2026 Steve DillonKLADE 50 YEARS DRIVING BUS FOR MAPS

As a part of last Wednesday’s Merrill Area Public Schools Regular Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized school bus driver Mary Klade for 50 years of dedicated service. Board members say this amazing achievement is a testament to Mary’s character, and the care she has for students. Her five decades of service have allowed Mary to have an impact on multiple generations. The Bluejay 96.3 teams joins MAPS in congratulating Mary for reaching this incredible milestone.

SEVERE WEATHER FRIDAY IMPACTS SEVERAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 Steve DillonFRIDAY SEVERE WEATHER

A very strong weather system that made its way across portions of the upper Midwest on Friday generated multiple Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings across Wisconsin. In the Northcentral portions of the state, the National Weather Service in Green Bay confirmed a tornado in Mosinee late afternoon, and then at 5:08 PM issued another severe weather statement stating a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles northeast of Weston, 14 miles east of Wausau. Additional unconfirmed reports from community members focused on a possible tornado near the Central Wisconsin Airport, followed…

BLUEJAY GIRLS CELEBRATE DECISIVE WIN OVER HODAGS

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Steve DillonBLUEJAY GIRLS DEFEAT RHINELANDER

In a game heard right here on WJMT, wjmtfm.com and seen on our WJMT TV Channel on YouTube, the Merrill Bluejay girls defeated the Rhinelander Hodags 13-6 in Great Northern Conference softball action yesterday at the MARC. The win raises the Bluejays conference record to 2-1 and avenges a loss Tuesday on the road to the Medford Raiders. Abbie Krueger got the win inside the circle for the Bluejays, with Jacie Lyon getting the save. The Bluejays put the game away in the sixth, scoring six runs capped by a…

AT APRIL’S HALFWAY MARK, WISCONSIN ECLIPSES SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS RECORD FOR THE MONTH

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026 Steve DillonSEVERE WEATHER

Just halfway through the month of April, Wisconsin has already received more than a month’s worth of severe weather. According to the State Climatology Office, the National Weather Service has issued over 150 severe weather warnings in Wisconsin so far this month, compared to the previous record of 123 in all of April 2002. There have also been more than 30 tornado warnings issued so far this month, eclipsing the total of 28 in all of April 2011. Wisconsin typically averages one tornado in April. The National Weather Service will…

STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILLS CANCELED FOR THURSDAY, WON’T BE RESCHEDULED

April 16, 2026April 15, 2026 Steve DillonTORNADO DRILLS CANCELED

In light of the recent severe weather events that have impacted communities across the state, tornadoes drills scheduled for today throughout Wisconsin have been canceled. No alternative date will be scheduled for these drills. ReadyWisconsin made the decision that moving ahead with the drills would place additional strain on emergency management, local agencies and those who are still responding to the impact of recent storms. Many communities remain focused on providing support to family members and loved ones affected by the storms, as well as assessing damage. Residents should continue…