The 33-year-old man who died in a motorcycle accident in the town of Arbor Vitae has been identified as Nathaniel J. Dalum. Vilas County Dispatch received a 911 call shortly after midnight on …
Gov. Tony Evers recently completed a statewide child care tour highlighting the first round of child care bridge payments to more than 3,000 providers statewide. One of those recipients was the …
Wisconsin DNR-certified snowmobile safety instructors will lead a snowmobile safety education class, sponsored by the Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club, in Eagle River later this fall in preparation for the …
Pre-applications are due by Sept. 15 for local groups looking to receive Wisconsin DNR grant money to improve surface water. Interested and eligible organizations are encouraged to apply by the …
What could have turned into a deadly scenario was averted when a Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department officer rescued one homeowner and two pets from a house fire last week. Vilas County …
Independent pharmacist Larry Thompson is struggling to survive in a business where he has flourished for decades. He often works six days a week at Wall Street Hometown Pharmacy in downtown …
The Vilas County Board of Supervisors unanimously moved forward on a 40-acre land parcel acquisition in the Town of Plum Lake, as well as a project that would streamline workflow operations within …
After more than 44 years at the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, Joe Fath has announced his intention to retire on Dec. 1. Fath began his career in law enforcement as a patrol deputy in …
Organizer Bob Blaus was blown away by the turnout at the third annual Recycling Extravaganza held Aug. 23 in Eagle River. Although the event wasn’t slated to start until 9 a.m. at the …
After four years of hard work and dedication to the Eagle River community, Karen Margelofsky, executive director of the Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP) has submitted her resignation. …
The Wisconsin State Patrol is focusing on educating drivers about the dangers of impaired driving during the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which runs from Aug. 15 to Sept.1. The …
As summer winds down, area snowmobile enthusiasts are already turning their attention toward the upcoming winter season. Roger Rosenthal, Sno-Eagles president, reported earlier this month that …
The Town of Phelps has a number of exciting projects in the works, including a high-tech community center and now a new public works building. A groundbreaking ceremony for the town’s …
The nights are getting crisper and the start of area schools is just around the corner for three area districts, all of which have preparations underway for the 2025-26 school year. Although …
Two important resources for those experiencing domestic violence have reported a temporary closure due to staffing issues. The Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Inc. …
Rep. Tom Tiffany last week sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting the Town of Lac du Flambeau to be reimbursed for the hundreds of thousands of dollars paid to the Lac du …
The Town of Manitowish Waters recently defeated a motion brought on by property owners and wake surfing enthusiasts to temporarily block an ordinance that restricts use of artificial wake enhancement …
Following a planning process that initially started in 2024, the major project of repairing and repainting the Eagle River water tower is complete. Water will be pulled back to the tower and the …
The Vilas County Republicans will hold its next Pints and Politics meeting Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mud Creek Saloon in Eagle River. The speaker will be veteran and businessman Bill …
A single-vehicle rollover that occurred the night of Aug. 15 in Boulder Junction resulted in the death of a 23-year-old Eagle River man. According to a press release issued by the Vilas County …