Protest in Oneida County encourages use of masks Min-Aqua Bats call off activities due to COVID-19 Group campsites closed on Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Minocqua Town Board approves hiring of additional dispatcher

In WXPR news on Tuesday: Rhinelander will explore PFAS treatment options at two wells closed last year Group camping sites will be closed on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest for the remainder of the season AARP Wisconsin is launching a comprehensive voter guide Arts Wisconsin is hoping for additional financial support from Congress

In Monday's headlines: An inmate disturbance at Lincoln Hills was controlled over the weekend The COVID-19 testing site scheduled for Tuesday in St. Germain has been canceled State logging associations are supporting legislation giving economic relief to timber harvesters Birds at an Antigo rehab center need donations of meat for food Marshfield Clinic now fully owns two additional hospitals in the region

In WXPR headlines: Several Northwoods counties and sheriff's office's won't enforce Gov. Evers mask mandate The Natural Resources Board changed few deer hunt provisions this week after public criticism A blood drive is coming up in the Lakeland area Like Wisconsin, Minnesota lakes are warming this summer

Rhinelander Common Council discusses housing needs Unity Tour makes stops in the Northwoods Federal indictments returned against two area men Wells may need to be tested after flooding in the region

In Wednesday's WXPR news: Northland Pines will move forward with full in-person school this fall An RV tour stopped in Rhinelander on Wednesday, hoping to build unity around progressive causes Wolf populations seem stable in the state Aerial patrols will be on alert in Oneida County this weekend

In the news of the day: Minocqua has canceled Beef-A-Rama this fall Foul play is suspected in Monday's apartment fire near Rhinelander The Wisconsin River system is holding its own, even after heavy rains over the weekend Rhinelander seniors will have a special parade option to go with Friday's graduation

In Monday's WXPR news: Flooding water has detoured parts of Highway 64 in Lincoln and Langlade counties Vilas County will host a free COVID-19 testing event next week Canadian National railroad is looking to sell off several lines in northern Wisconsin and the U.P. The state's new broadband task force will have a local chair

In today's WXPR news: Police report counterfeit $100 bills circulating in Crandon A kayaker died on the Wisconsin River in Woodruff The latest monthly home sales reports are in A consortium meeting focusing on addiction in northern Wisconsin is coming up in an online format The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest continues to recover after major flooding in 2016

In Wednesday's headlines: The Oneida County Sheriff's Office arrested a Rhinelander man accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old for sex The Iron County District Attorney has escaped prosecution A COVID-19 positive test on an inmate means the Marathon County Jail is on lockdown Nicolet College is likely to see some building changes and expansions in the near future The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry is hosting another free food distribution on Thursday