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Elk Management Plan being updated by the DNR Northwood Land Trust focusing more on preserving old growth forest Employers looking to expand, but having trouble finding workers Bike riding camp for kids with disabilities in Wausau

The cause of a fire at the Verso Paper Mill in Wisconsin Rapids is under investigation The Republican-controlled Wisconsin legislature rejected $1 billion in federal stimulus money to expand Medicaid A Wisconsin DNR rule change would extend Walleye catch and release limits on the Minocqua Chain Local pediatrician encourages teens to get the COVID-19 vaccine after FDA approves emergency use authorization of the Pfizer Vaccine for patients ages 12 to 15

Authorities are treating the fire site in Calumet, a village in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, as a crime scene Wetlands that mitigate flooding in Northern Wisconsin are at risk under a federal rule change The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Oneida County looks for volunteers for its Retired Senior Volunteer Program New study finds wolves scare deer, reducing auto collisions by 24 percent

Fire destroys buildings in historic Calumet in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Wisconsin officials identify 27 possible voter fraud cases from 3 million ballots cast in November’s presidential election U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin speaks in support of President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan Oneida County Economic Development Corporation hosts economic summit to help local businesses find resources Wisconsin DNR expands capacity for outdoor events at state parks

Spirit Award recognizes Oneida County telecommunications team Help available to pay for the cost of internet service for those who qualify Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin supports effort to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin Construction season will see several projects in Vilas County

Republicans reject body cameras for Wisconsin Capitol police Eagle River dog parks find location south of city Minocqua looks to restrict storage container use New townhome and apartment complex in Rhinelander gets initial approval

Wausau community leaders name the city a “community for all” after a story was published in the New York Times about Marathon County’s Executive Committee’s refusal to pass a similarly named resolution Wisconsin Republicans seek to end $300-per-week federal unemployment supplement Gov. Tony Evers announces $100 million of federal coronavirus stimulus funding will be used to expand broadband Oneida County board voted unanimously to not move forward with selling Townline Lake Park

A new coalition of hunters launches billboard campaign in effort to protect wolves Wisconsin legislature’s joint finance committee set to consider purchasing body cameras for state Capitol police offers and expanding grants to help the homeless NATH and Frederick Place prepare for upcoming Bill Miller Memorial Golf Scramble Forest County Community holds forth annual “Walk for Recovery” to raise awareness for drug addiction and alcoholism

Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport plans more than $9 million in upgrades Wisconsin DNR uses air support to control wildfires across the state Antigo prepares to host high-level off-road racing event in June Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects rules to fast-track redistricting lawsuits

Revised regulations to be considered for wolf hunts New funding will benefit a Fab Lab in the Wabeno school district Fire danger a concern in Wisconsin Federal prison sentence for a former central Wisconsin teacher