The winter season is well underway after two of low-snow winters, and snowmobilers as well as local business owners are enthused for what the season will hold. Vilas and Oneida county trails …

With the start of the new year, readers of the News-Review might notice a few changes in the upcoming editions as staff works to improve sections and revamp some new versions of old favorites. …

The Eagle River Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and accepting comments this Thursday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. at Eagle River City Hall, to review zoning districts on the proposed Riverside …

The World Championship Derby Complex in Eagle River will host the 25th running of the Vintage World Championships this upcoming weekend, with racing action starting Thursday, Jan. 8, and concluding …

Drivers across the North Woods have been dealing with slippery road conditions since the winter storm that dropped up to a foot of snow on the area Dec. 28 and 29 despite highway department crews’ …

Jackey Postuchow of Sayner, who serves on Plum Lake Emergency Medical Services (EMS), has been recognized as the 2025 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) of the Year by the Wisconsin EMS …

People interested in serving on a county board, town board or school board have until Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. to file their nomination papers with county or town officials, or the school office. …

The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) has selected Andy’s Pontoon Saloon as its 2025 Business of the Year. The announcement was made at the VCEDC annual meeting held Dec. 12. …

A public hearing is scheduled in January for the public to review zoning districts on the proposed Riverside Park parcels. The proposal, submitted by MSA Professional Services, Vilas County’s …

As 2025 comes to a close, News-Review staff have taken a look back at some of the biggest stories that impacted the North Woods over the last year. Several communities took some huge steps forward …

Eagle River Light and Water, with support from its joint action agency WPPI Energy, began December by embracing the spirit of giving. The locally owned utility disbursed nearly $3,000 in donations to …

During the past 35 years, the Eagle River area has seen dramatic changes in the names, brands, types and sizes of gas stations. Most of the smaller stations have been replaced with modern …

The Groom to Ride raffle, a major fundraiser for local snowmobile clubs, is now underway. The event is sponsored by Trackside in Eagle River and co-sponsored by four area snowmobile clubs — …

The Northland Pines Board of Education held its December regular monthly meeting last week to conclude a calendar year filled with many accomplishments for the district. The most recent area of …

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) Division of State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the state and nation in a unified effort to get impaired drivers off the roads …

Ice oval preparations are well underway at the World Championship Derby Complex for the upcoming Vintage World Championships and World Championship Derby events in January. A recent cold snap over …

Brett La Barge, 42, of Lac du Flambeau, has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide in Vilas County Circuit Court following an alleged assault that occurred in the early …

The Eagle River Fire Department was dispatched to 701 West Recycling Way just after 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, for a reported commercial structure fire. According to a social media post made by …

Christmas came early this year to snowmobile enthusiasts, with the report that trails in Vilas and Oneida counties would open on Friday, Dec. 19 ahead of the busy holiday week. Vilas County trails …