Nights are crisp and cool, the fall foliage is starting to change, and organizers are busy getting ready for Eagle River’s famous Cranberry Fest which arrives this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4. …
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, but suicide prevention is a year-round commitment. This can be especially true for people who live in the Northwoods and other rural areas where the …
The Northwoods had an excellent showing during the Professional Musky Tournament Trail (PMTT) 2026 Recon Boats World Championship held at Lake of the Woods in Minnesota earlier this month. Peter …
After volleys of discussion by supervisors of the Vilas County board, they gave approval for a new forestry department building not to exceed $3.2 million during its Sept. 22 meeting. Directly …
Eagle River Light and Water Utility will perform an aggressive flushing of the water system beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30. Hydrants on the south side of the bridge will be flushed Wednesday …
Wisconsin DNR-certified snowmobile safety instructors will lead a snowmobile safety education class, sponsored by the Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club, in Eagle River next month in preparation for the …
The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed its newest member, Vitality Physical Therapy, with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month at the clinic’s location, 425 W Mill …
Eagle River’s Harmon Marien has won Angler of the Year in the Northern Division of the Major League Fishing Toyota Series. This award is based on regular-season points standings across the …
Wounded Warriors in Action (WWIA), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will hold its annual meat raffle Sunday, Sept. 27, at Sweetwater Spirits and Resort. The even runs from noon to 4 p.m. and …
The Vilas County Zoning and Planning Committee voted unanimously to support an ordinance that would install a temporary, 12-month moratorium on permitting and development of data centers, battery …
Volunteers are invited to get outside and enjoy some fall foliage with Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) while also preserving the native ecosystems of a state natural area Saturday, Oct. 3. From 10 …
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is warning homeowners about a viral online video promoting a nonexistent federal property tax relief program. The video claims that Congress passed a …
Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties again saw an increase in their equalized property values according to information released last month by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Vilas saw an …
The Joint Municipal Fire Commission met earlier this month to explore funding options as local municipalities begin their budget planning for 2027. The fire department has asked for approximately 30% …
A motorcycle accident occurred on Highway 51 at Highway L in the town of Nokomis Saturday afternoon, causing life-threatening injuries to two riders. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was …
Nearly 25% of the Packers’ games in 2026-27 season set to air exclusively on streaming platforms With the start of the Green Bay Packers season, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling for the …
Vilas County officials are considering a temporary 12-month moratorium on the development of new data centers, battery energy storage facilities, and large-scale solar operations to give local …
RHINELANDER — WJFW Newswatch 12 will not host its planned live debate between the candidates for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District that was planned for Sept. 29. Democratic nominee Fred …
The Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation is giving first responders important new tools to keep their communities safe by awarding a total of $75,000 to help police, fire and emergency medical …
The Eagle River Recreation Association (ERRA) is celebrating another successful Bourbon and Beer fundraiser, which raised close to $60,000 with every dollar going directly toward the Ice Plant Fund. …