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On May 16, 2024, Donald Dunphy, District 7 Lincoln County Supervisor (elected in April of this year), filed a lawsuit against Lincoln County seeking an injunction to halt the sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home that was at that time set to close the end of June. Earlier this month, on June 18, the Lincoln County Board approved a resolution moving the Pine Crest sale closing date from June 30 to Sept. 30 of this year for logistical reasons. Dunphy said his lawsuit against the County is not related to Lincoln County‘s decision to extend the closing date for the sale of Pine Crest.

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 1:. On 06/24/2024 deputies were dispatched to a reported disorderly conduct domestic at an address on Belle Rd. in the Town of Somo. It was reported that a male subject, 24, who lives at the Belle Rd. address, was intoxicated and acting disorderly by yelling and screaming at his mother and stepfather. The parents were reporting that he has a drinking problem, and they wanted him to get help, which he refused. The male subject left the house prior to deputies’ arrival. It was also reported that the subject may be armed with a knife. After a short search, investigating deputies located and took the subject into custody. No weapons were found. During the process, the subject became increasingly uncooperative and resistive with deputies. He was eventually placed in a patrol car for transport to the Lincoln County Jail. While in transport, the subject was able to get free of his seatbelt, and move his handcuffs to the front of him. The subject then kicked out the rear windows of the squad while in motion. The transporting deputy stopped and requested assistance to regain control of the subject. The subject continued to struggle with deputies until they used pepper spray to get the party back under control. The subject was then transported to the Lincoln County Jail. No injuries were reported as a result of this call. The patrol car received substantial damage to both rear doors. The man was booked into the Lincoln County Jail on several charges.

IRMA, Wis. (WSAW) - A Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School youth counselor is charged after prosecutors said he physically abused a student. Evan White, 44, made his first court appearance Tuesday in Lincoln County Circuit Court. He’s free on a $1,000 signature bond. Online court records list the offense date...

TOWN OF BRADLEY – One person was injured after trees fell on a cabin in the Town of Bradley during severe weather last week. According to release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, June 25, at 1:20 a.m., the Lincoln County 911 Center received a call reported that a cabin had been destroyed by trees falling on it during severe weather.

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) is reminding the public to watch out for blue-green algae and swimmer’s itch this summer. “Summer is here, and that means more time to enjoy our area’s beautiful waterways,” LCHD stated in a release. “Although warmer temperatures and sunshine are welcomed, this weather creates the perfect conditions for algal blooms to develop, some of which can be harmful to humans and pets when swallowed, touched or inhaled.”

MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - The long road to selling a Lincoln County nursing home is a little bumpier. The company set to purchase Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill is now backing out because someone on the Lincoln County Board is suing the county. There is language in the sale...

Lincoln County is back to square one with nursing home. At the July 2, 2024, Lincoln County Administrative & Legislative Committee meeting, Lincoln County Administrative Coordinator Renee Krueger officially announced Merrill Campus, LLC and Senior Management, Inc. had canceled their Asset Purchase Agreement with Lincoln County to purchase Pine Crest Nursing Home, citing Section 5(A)(v) that on the Closing Date (which was originally set for June 30, 2024), “there shall not be any lawsuits filed or threatened against the Seller or the Nursing Home …” .

MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - Two teens from Lincoln Hills School have now been charged in the assault of two youth counselors at the school, killing one. Bond was set at $100,000 cash on Wednesday for 16-year-old Javarius Hurd. Hurd is charged with second-degree reckless homicide, felony murder, and two counts of battery by prisoners.

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) – The annual Northwoods Six-County Lakes meeting is set for Friday July 12. Representatives from Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, and Iron counties will be in attendance. The focus this year will be on the inter-connection of lakes, rivers, wetlands and groundwater; as well as the interconnection between citizens and how everyone can work together to keep our water clean and safe.

MERRILL − Prosecutors filed charges against a second teen Thursday in the death of a corrections officer at Lincoln Hills School and an attack on a second employee at the Wisconsin youth prison. Rian Nyblom, 17, faces charges of being a party to the crimes of felony murder with...

On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) announced a list of cooling centers in Tomahawk, Merrill, and Gleason. “While many people look forward to the warmer temperatures, it’s important to remember that hot conditions can turn dangerous quickly and pose a risk to health and safety, especially for infants and children, older adults, and individuals with certain medical and chronic conditions,” LCHD said.

The closing date on the sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill has been pushed back three months. The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors approved the sale of Pine Crest to Merrill Campus LLC and Senior Management Inc. in February. At that time, as part of the Asset Purchase Agreement, a Sunday, June 30, 2024, closing date for the sale was established.

The Lincoln County Rodeo Association, Inc. (LCRA) wrapped up their 35th season of professional rodeo with the conclusion of their three-day Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo at the Merrill Fair Grounds in Merrill on June 7, 8, and 9, 2024. Bryan Bloch, President of the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo Committee, estimated...

Marathon and Lincoln Counties are working together to develop a new recreational trail between Wausau and Merrill, a plan that is still in the early stages. The approximately 25-mile trail along the Wisconsin River could become part of Segment 18 of the state’s Trails Network Plan, developed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Stretching from Tomahawk to Wisconsin Dells, the trail runs through other counties and intersperses with other trails. Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and Lincoln County Forestry, Land and Parks Department officials are responsible for the recreational trail path that connects them.

LINCOLN COUNTY (NBC 26) — A second teenager has been charged in connection to the death of a Wisconsin youth prison counselor at Lincoln Hills school. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a 17-year-old boy Thursday. Deputies say the 17-year-old was incarcerated in the same unit as...

Lincoln County’s new Veterans Service Officer began in his role on June 17, 2024. Matthew Pultz was appointed as the new Lincoln County Veterans Service Officer by the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors and began serving on Monday, June 17. Pultz replaces previous Veterans Service Officer John Olson, who...

A youth counselor dies from injuries suffered in an attack by an inmate at Lincoln Hills youth prison in Lincoln County, radio tower upgrade will improve communications for EMS services in the Park Falls area, impacts of Marsy's Law which helps ensure victims have access to certain rights when crimes are committed against them.

IRMA, WI (WSAU) — A second teen has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of an officer at Lincoln Hills youth prison. Rian Nyblom is facing charges for being a party to the crime of battery by prisoners and felony murder, according to a news release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.