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WisDOT asks drivers to stay off the roads in northern Wisconsin
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (167+ words) Travel is not advised in the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's North Central Region as all highways are completely covered with snow or impassable, and more snow is expected throughout the day. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you…...
'We never asked for a ceasefire,' says Iran's foreign minister, as war keeps raging
12+ hour, 14+ min ago (1523+ words) Updated March 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM CDT The conflict in the Middle East has shown no signs of slowing down, with Israel announcing a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while Iran's foreign minister said it has not asked…...
Governor Evers declares State of Emergency ahead of major snowstorm
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (188+ words) A blizzard that's expected drop at least a foot of snow across the Northwoods has prompted Governor Tony Evers to declare a state of emergency. The entire state is under some kind of warning or advisory for the snowstorm that…...
New Price County District Attorney named
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (138+ words) Price County has a new district attorney. Governor Tony Evers announced Alexis Nash has been named to the post. She fills a vacancy created by the resignation of former Price County District Attorney Matthew McElroy. Nash will serve the remainder…...
Emergency officials encourage people to prepare now for this weekend’s winter storm
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (362+ words) A major snowstorm could create dangerous travel conditions and lead to power outages this weekend. The National Weather Service is forecasting a prolonged winter storm starting the evening of Saturday, March 14 through Monday afternoon. As of Friday afternoon, the forecast…...
Students, parents sue Wisconsin Legislature over school funding
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (698+ words) A group of Wisconsin students, parents, teachers, school districts and unions is suing the state Legislature over what they say is an inadequate public school funding system that falls short of constitutional requirements to serve students. Instead of specific monetary…...
CWD in Oneida County, Tomahawk referendum, Eagle River Fire Chief
1+ week, 3+ day ago (68+ words) More cases of CWD found in wild deer in Oneida County, Tomahawk holds informational meeting on a tax levy referendum, Eagle River Area Fire Department selects a new chief CWD in Oneida County, Tomahawk referendum, Eagle River Fire Chief More…...
Snowmobile trails closing, time change sleep impacts, child abuse education bill
1+ week, 2+ day ago (71+ words) Oneida and Forest County snowmobile trails close with warm weather, time change can make getting quality sleep more challenging, call to pass a bill requiring child abuse education in Wisconsin Snowmobile trails closing, time change sleep impacts, child abuse education…...
Vilas trails close, vaccination concerns, drug theft sentence
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (43+ words) Vilas trails close, vaccination concerns, drug theft sentence'WXPR Vilas trails close, vaccination concerns, drug theft sentence Vilas County joins list of areas closing snowmobile trails, Wisconsin health leaders worried about declining vaccination rates, former Wausau Fire Division Chief sentenced for…...
Winter isn’t over yet. A couple snowstorms are on tap for this week for the Northwoods.
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (245+ words) After a taste of spring, winter is coming back in full force this week. A winter storm warning is in effect from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 through 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 for Iron, Price, Vilas, Oneida, Forest, and Gogebic Counties. Five to eight inches…...