Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says he’ll seek re-election to a third term in what promises to be a hotly contested senate election. Two people are killed in a house fire in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Construction on Eagle River’s notorious ice castle is underway. Plus, the YMCA of the Northwoods gets close to its fundraising goal and expanding its facility.

WXPR local newscast for Friday, January 7, 2022

COVID cases surge, schools stay open, and Republicans propose incentives to recruit police.

Seth Wakefield pleads not guilty, Milwaukee schools go virtual, and Rhinelander needs more housing.

Four Vilas County Board supervisors are not seeking re-election, short-term vacation rentals boom in the U.P. and Three Lakes receives certification for promoting telecommuting opportunities.

WXPR local newscast for Friday, December 31, 2021

Rib Mountain shuts down well over PFAS concern, Merrill Fire Department reports record-setting year and Dan’s Minocqua Fudge announces plans to open a candy manufacturing facility.

WXPR local newscast for Tuesday, December 28, 2021