Unusual convention format could have benefits for the Democratic Party Oneida County brings pier rules in line with state requirements Three Lakes wants input on the future of the community YMCA plans for changed needs for families before and after school

Community garden concept approved at Nicolet Area Technical College Vilas County records its first COVID-19 death Woman killed in Oneida County ATV accident Conservation group disappointed with lack of legislative action

Surveys show prevalence of West Nile Virus in ruffed grouse Less travel leads to lower gas prices Northland Pines School District will start with in-person classes Billboard in Merrill thanks essential workers

Help needed for major projects at Pioneer Park Historical Complex in Rhinelander Nicolet College staff to speak at conference on online learning Man dies after fall at waterfall in Gogebic County Work at Verso Paper Mill slows as plant idles

Court case goes forward against Former Rhinelander City Administrator Deadline for Rhinelander students to sign up for virtual learning Researchers studying why natural walleye reproduction has fallen What to do if you get a mystery seed package from China

In Thursday's WXPR news: The National Weather Service as confirmed a tornado touched down in Vilas County on Sunday We should learn full plans for public instruction in Rhinelander this fall later on Thursday Biologists are trying to figure out why walleye are struggling to reproduce in Northwoods lakes Wetlands in Wisconsin may be under threat under a new Trump administration rule

In Wednesday's WXPR news: Two major Crandon off-road races will go forward in September We have results from Tuesday's few primary elections in the area The Great Headwaters Trail system got a major funding boost to complete the Conover-Phelps trail Some local municipalities are hurting from the loss of tax revenue during the pandemic

In WXPR news on Tuesday: A WXPR survey shows most Northwoods public schools will return to full in-person instruction this fall Polls are open for Tuesday's primary election A Vilas County shooting range is closed after stray bullets were found nearby Rhinelander took the first steps in considering a new city administrator Monday night Another round of free COVID-19 testing is coming up in Merrill

In WXPR news: Storms Sunday night created damage and travel issues in the Star Lake area USDA Rural Development grants will benefit two Northwoods groups A major wastewater treatment plant project is set to move forward in Lac du Flambeau A rare plant, thought to be extinct, has been found near Crandon

In WXPR news: New ATV laws target safety in Wisconsin The DOT hopes to get feedback on a proposed project in Lincoln County One health official has a unique view on mask-wearing in Wisconsin The Crandon International Raceway announced two major events are on for September