The citizen petition to create an ordinance that would limit term lengths for members of the Eagle River City Council and mayor was denied during the Aug. 18 meeting so it can be added to the ballot …
THREE LAKES — Registration is still open for the one-day muskie classic, formerly the Three Lakes Fall Classic. Billed as one of the longest running muskie tournaments in the Northwoods, this …
More than 1,100 anglers ascended on Eagle River’s famous Chain of Lakes for the 40th annual National Championship Musky Open last Friday through Sunday. The overall winner of the open was …
Wiedenbauer Builders has been recognized with an Acuity Safety Award for the second consecutive year, continuing to reflect the company’s commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being. …
The public is invited to become a community scientist by participating in the Wisconsin DNR’s Operation Deer Watch and Game Bird Survey. These surveys are designed to measure the reproductive …
Eagle River Mayor Deb Brown recently signed an official declaration of thanks to the J-1 exchange students who come to work in the area during the busy summer months. Each summer, young people …
Vilas County Land and Water Department is hosting a series of upcoming boat washings from now through the end of August. Boat decontaminations using hot pressure washers will occur at scheduled …
Mariquita Sheehan, conservation specialist with Vilas County Land and Water Department, has shared some recommendations for homeowners who saw storm damage to their shorelines during last month’s …
The Legacy Gift Program created by Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) was once again able to support Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church’s Weekend Backpack program in 2026 with a $2,200 financial …
Area recyclers have been hard at work gearing up for the biggest recycling event of the season. Starting at 9 a.m. this Saturday, Aug. 22, the fourth annual Recycling Extravaganza will take place at …
The grand tradition of Eagle River’s National Championship Musky Open tournament is returning this weekend to celebrate its 40th year. Hosted by the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and …
The arrival of the 40th anniversary of the Eagle River National Championship Musky Open prompted a look through the decades to find some of the highlights of the event that originated in 1986. …
Wisconsin Indian Tribes harvested a total of 33,069 walleyes from the ceded territory during the 2026 spring harvest season. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released those final …
Games, thrilling rides, classic fair foods, and non-stop activities brought four days of excitement to Eagle River last Thursday through Sunday as the Vilas County Fair celebrated its 110th …
On July 27, severe weather including a tornado and large hail struck portions of Wisconsin. Homes and vehicles were damaged and will need repairs. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade …
Northwoods Land Trust will host a bog investigation at Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area in Sugar Camp Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event will start at the access point near the …
Pirates Hideaway is hosting a big adventure on the high seas next Tuesday to benefit Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) and combat food insecurity for local families. The “PiratesFORKids” fundraiser …
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed Executive Order No. 303 declaring a period of abnormal economic disruption for four counties, including Vilas, Forest, Outagamie and Winnebago due to the devastating …
RHINELANDER — Rachel Metzer, a dedicated Navy veteran and certified nursing assistant (CNA) will build a permanent home in Rhinelander through Habitat for Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin. After …
A fisheries research project in Vilas County has been recognized for its efforts by the American Fisheries Society (AFS). The project, “Fish Production and Aquatic Ecosystem Responses to …