WXPR The Extra

Smoke alarms will save lives as a family can attest, A Marathon county man admits to killing two people in a fit of jealousy, Paul Ryan says he's leaving the nation in a better place as he leaves office, A cop involved in the arrest of a Milwaukee Bucks player is fired.

The largest donation to Rhinelander schools is announced, Thin ice near the Minocqua bridge could be dangerous, A Mosinee man is charged with impersonating an FBI agent to coerce sex, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says pre-existing coverage should not go away.

Minocqua man dies in a snowmobile crash, The administrator at the Shawano county jail says a smartphone has more tech than the jail, The homicide rate in Milwaukee is falling, Marshfield man is charged with injury to another man in a gun incident. A legislator wants to end the way of voting during lame duck sessions.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is emerging as Wisconsin's most powerful Republican, A man from the Town of Wien fell through the ice on a pond on Sunday, More law enforcement is watching as the state beings a drunk driving crackdown, Volunteer Drivers are needed for Oneida County Meals On Wheels, and applications are being accepted to be artist-in-residence at UW-Trout Lake Station.

Wisconsin's Green Fire gets a grant from the Evjue Foundation.. State tourism marketing money comes to the Northwoods... Rep. Rob Swearingen chairs and Assembly committee... Rep. Katrina Shankland says legacies are hinging on Gov. Walker's veto pen... Votes for the "Best of Rhinelander" sought.

It's a one-day year end appeal on WXPR and it could benefit local food pantries... Ascension, Nicolet College and NCT collaborate to help a worker shortage.. Officials talk to Superior residents about the explosion at Husky Energy...

A Wausau man is being evaluated after being charged with voter fraud, The state says some notices sent out last week about Medicare changes were not accurate, Wisconsin's Frozen Road Law goes into effect in the Northwoods, Gov. Walker says he has a plan to keep 400 jobs in the Fox Valley.

Ellen Tran sentenced to 15 years in prison for step-son's death, A Northwoods cancer survivor gives back The state wants public input on its draft outdoor recreation plan, Governor Walker still mulling over bills from the lame-duck legislative session.

Congressman Sean Duffy says a wolf de-listing bill will be put in the big budget bill next month, It's the time of year to help out next year's endangered Monarch butterflies, and after a trial run last year, Lights of the Northwoods will soon be back.

Congressman Sean Duffy tells a Rhinelander town hall he supports a border wall and tougher immigration... Christmas tree farmers are finding it tough to get their product out because of a worker shortage... Milwaukee is a finalist for the 2020 Democratic convention A notorious killer is in Wisconsin from a Colorado prison.