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Volunteers working to light up Hodag Park for the holidays get some help, projects in the Northwoods receive grants to improve internet service, incoming legislative leaders discuss plans

A local organization wants loggers to be included in diesel cost relief, Ironwood Area School District voters approve $12.5-million in bonding, ticks remain active even late into the fall season

Democrat David Crowley elected Wisconsin Governor, Alfonso wins 7th district while two other congressional seats flip blue, Minocqua J1 referendum fails while Eagle River approves term limits

Network of weather stations across Wisconsin helps with forecasts and planning, many cast ballots early in the Northwoods, women's curling team to represent Rhinelander at USA arena championship

Teen involved in events that led to the death of a counselor at Lincoln Hills sentenced, deputy uses patrol car in crash to stop wrong way driver, older voters could play a decisive role in election

Wisconsin's Natural Resources Secretary commits to better communication with tribes after wolf euthanasia, Antigo pool will remain open through next year, bear season results slightly above goal

Governor approves enforceable standards for PFAS in groundwater, students in Rhinelander host a mock election, Nokomis electors to consider $1.2 million project to better house ambulance crews

Verdicts in for teen accused in the death of a counselor at Lincoln Hills, local clerks busy as early in-person voting is underway, Arbor Vitae man sent to federal prison for possession of child porn

Grant to help address mental health needs in rural Wisconsin, bat populations facing challenges as 'Bat Week' is being observed, traffic stop in Forest County leads to a drug bust

Meeting in Stella provides info related to ongoing PFAS concerns, in person help to be available to those hit by July storm in Vilas County, immigrants an important part of the healthcare workforce

Oneida County sticks with state minimum for shoreline viewing corridors, effort to improve access for mental health services for teens in the state, old prescription drugs can be disposed of safely

LDF Tribe renames the Marywood property in Arbor Vitae, candidates for Wisconsin Governor meet for their only debate, DNR to conduct a review of environmental consequences of data centers

The Minocqua J1 School District will ask voters for additional funding, Wisconsin Rapids rejects a request for a data center, candidates for Wisconsin Governor to meet for a debate

Volunteers needed to help package meals for the Food For Kidz program, trial underway in the death of a youth counselor in Lincoln County, state announces new grant programs to help with PFAS testing

Nicolet College working closely with local manufacturers to get future workers ready, hundreds participated in 'No Kings' rally in Rhinelander, Antigo Board of Education sees a change in leadership