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The Eagle River Farmers Market is open every Wednesday and Sunday through October 9th. Karen Margelofsky with the Eagle River Revitalization Program joined the Living with Amy show to talk more about all the great things you can find at the market. Take a look. For more on the market,...

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) -- President Joe Biden announced that he would exit the race for President on Sunday. He has endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to take his place at the top of the Democratic ticket. Mr. Biden, 81, will serve out the rest of his term. This is...

JOB DUTIES: We are seeking an experienced regional mechanic to join our innovative Construction team. This position is full-time. Travel will be required in the regional area of (AREA WE ARE HIRING IN). The Regional Mechanic position involves maintenance of company equipment and machinery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

JOB DUTIES: Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration. Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts. Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations. Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them. Supervise nurses' aides or assistants. Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary. Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan, and modify care, and implement interventions. Record food and fluid intake and output. Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers. Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples. Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet. Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking. Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles. Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.

JOB DUTIES: At Nicolet College, our mission is to transform lives and enrich communities, and we see change as an opportunity to transform even more lives and to serve our communities even better. To accomplish this mission, we are redesigning higher education to serve today's learners in the most inclusive, creative, and flexible ways imaginable. We are responding with innovative programs, strong employer partnerships, and student-centered practices. Are you interested in serving our college community by supporting enrollment team efforts? If so, we can't wait to meet you! Under the direct supervision of the Admissions Manager, the Enrollment Services Specialist supports the Nicolet College community (students, employees, and external stakeholders) through transformational customer service within the Nicolet College Welcome Center. This multi-faceted position will support the overall enrollment team of the college (admission, advising, financial aid, and the registrar office) through frontline customer service and activities related to strategic enrollment management.

JOB DUTIES: Operate various machines and equipment to manufacture products according to established procedures and quality standards. Monitor machines during operation to ensure that they are functioning correctly. Inspect finished products to ensure that they meet customer specifications and quality standards. Troubleshoot equipment issues and make minor repairs as needed. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow all safety protocols and regulations. Participate in lean initiatives and identify opportunities for efficiencies. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Eagle River, Wis. (WJFW) - Many residents help keep their community clean, but one local organization is contributing through classes at summer camp. HoneyRock, near Eagle River, is a summer camp that has been visiting local communities to assist with cleanup efforts. Mike Odberg, the Adventure Program Manager at HoneyRock, mentioned that HoneyRock is part of Wheaton College in Illinois and has been serving the Eagle River area since around 1951.

Today, some Microsoft users around the world encountered a suddencomputer glitch that ground their systems to a halt. Hospitals, airlines, banks, and more all reported the dreaded “blue screen of death”. The glitch was caused by a routine software update malfunction by CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity company. The Northwoods...

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WJFW) - Many kids across the nation face the question of what they will do when they grow up, and one local community is bringing their youths' dreams to life with an entrepreneurial event. Karen Margelofsky, Executive Director of Eagle River Revitalization, mentioned that about 23 young entrepreneurs are showcasing their businesses. In addition to developing their business ideas, Margelofsky emphasized an important goal.

Diane Mary Brittain, the daughter of John Joseph and Lillian Mary (Bissonette) Shadick, was born April 22, 1946, in Rhinelander, WI. She died July 19, 2024, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, IA, at the age of 78 years, 2 months, and 27 days. All services are private....

Mequon, WI – A new distribution partnership was announced today between Big League Distributing, Minocqua Brewing Company, and Equality Vines. This collaboration brings together three dynamic entities to promote equality and offer premium wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages to Wisconsin residents. To celebrate this exciting partnership, Equality Vines owner...

Every Thursday for the next few weeks families across the Northwoods have access to a bit of extra food to take home. Four groups uniting for one purpose. The YMCA, Rhinelander Area Food Pantry, the Library, and UW Extension all teamed up for the fourth annual Hodag Food Wagon. Organizers...

Ah, summer. I have been so happy watching my garden grow like crazy for the past couple of years, especially since we bought our house and Chet created my raised beds. It seems almost anything will grow in them. To get to the “thief” referenced in the headline, it seems,...

This weekend the Cranberry Country Quilters are hosting a massive quilt show in Eagle River at Northland Pines High School. "There are over 300 quilts, and many quilts are in our boutique and quilted items that are for sale for a phenomenal price," said Wendy Ahnen the CC Quilters show chairman.

Learn about AFib risks and why you should not ignore symptoms. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is estimated to affect over 2.7 million Americans, but many do not even know they have it. If left untreated, the heart rhythm disorder causes the heart to beat irregularly, greatly increasing the risk of stroke and heart failure.

The Onedia County Solid Waste Transfer station is fully open. Operations had been reduced for the last week after a fire at the transfer station on Highway K, west of Rhinelander. Since the fire on July 9th, the facility was only taking recycling and select items like tires, electronics, appliances,...

LITTLE RICE, Wis. - The Little Rice Fire Department used a fiberglass boat to practice live fire action Monday morning. The crew was made up primarily of support staff and operators, who don't usually get to attack the fires. Ingman's Service supplied the vehicles for the training. Little Rice Fire...

Josh Newman is a Rhinelander local who was once on the long dark road of addiction. Josh has since rose above the odds, choosing the high road and is now inspiring others on the daily, to do the same. “I was unfortunately a troubled kid, you know going through the...