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Hiles Foray brings people to small Forest County town to discover “Mushroom haven”
Tavis Lynch speaks to a crowd of roughly 30 people before they set off into a section of the Pelican River Forest north of Monico. He lays out some of the ground rules before people start searching for mushrooms. “This woods is huge. 70,000 acres, 109 square miles. If you...
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest proposes increased fees at campgrounds
RHINELANDER, Wis. - A number of campgrounds in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest could see increased fees in the future, as proposed by the Recreation Program. Fees collected are invested back into the recreation program through repairs and enhancements. Proposed fees include increases on standard and premium single-night stays, ranging from...
Forgotten Wisconsin Cold Cases: Unidentified Remains - The waiting game
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAW) - For more than a year, our podcast has taken us through over a dozen cases involving missing people from central and northern Wisconsin. With each person, we were able to tell you their names and show their faces. This time though — that’s not the case....
DAIRYLAND LEAGUE LARGE - Reds’ rally falls short in Rhinelander
A late five-run rally was not enough Saturday for the Whittlesey Reds, who dropped their 2024 Dairyland League finale to host Rhinelander 9-6 to finish at 6-6 in the league’s Large Division. A 1-0 lead quickly disappeared with Rhinelander’s six-run second inning. The River Monsters’ lead grew to 9-1...
Wisconsin first state to launch home energy rebate program through Inflation Reduction Act
The state of Wisconsin on Friday became the first in the country to launch programs under the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at providing discounts for improving energy efficiency in homes. The Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) Program will provide Wisconsin residents with rebates for improving the energy efficiency of their homes through measures such as installing […]
Wisconsin State Fair hosts affordable concerts
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — The Wisconsin State Fair is officially open, and they have a ton of affordable fun!. Kristi Chuckel is chatting with us about the mainstage performances, food, and farm activities. The fair will be open until August 11, and you can get tickets by heading to...
Estate planning advice, and Wisconsin’s multiple connections to ‘The Wizard of Oz’
A Wisconsin estate planner joins us to talk about the importance of writing your will and medical directives. Then, Oconomowoc celebrates the 85th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” premiering in that city, despite the likelihood of earlier screenings in other Wisconsin communities. How writing a will and...
2024 We Energies Cookie Book distribution schedule released
MILWAUKEE - It's a decades-old holiday tradition in Wisconsin. We Energies has released its Cookie Book distribution schedule for the 2024 holiday season. The theme for the 2024 We Energies Cookie Book will be "Celebrating Childhood Memories." Organizers of the cookie book want to fill the pages with your childhood memories.
Hardwood veneer & plywood manufacturer closing 3 Wisconsin facilities, affecting 136 employees
(WFRV) – A hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturer is permanently closing three facilities across Wisconsin, including two locations in the northeastern part of the state. The closures will result in over 130 employees being laid off. According to three different letters sent from Besse Forest Products, Inc. to the...
Gov. Evers orders flags at half-staff for celebration of life of Lincoln Hills staffer killed in June
The American and State of Wisconsin flags will fly at half-staff on Saturday, Aug. 3, to mark the celebration of life of Lincoln Hills School for Boys staff member Corey Proulx. The 49-year-old died on June 25 after being assaulted the evening prior by a teen incarcerated at Lincoln Hills, a youth prison located...
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood responds to Iowa abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. -- On Monday, Iowa's Supreme Court ruled to ban abortions in the state after six weeks, making Iowa the 6th state in the Midwest to have an abortion policy stricter than the standard followed under Roe V. Wade.
Sandhill crane committee focuses on potential hunting season but spends little time on crop damage
HORICON − A legislative study committee on Thursday reviewed data on the growing population of sandhill cranes in Wisconsin and discussed a potential crane hunting season in the state. But the five-hour meeting spent virtually no time on its stated main mission: to assist farmers with crop damage. ...