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TOWN OF MORSE, WI. (Northern News Now) - An Ashland County Sheriff’s Deputy won’t face charges in an officer-involved shooting in August. According to a newly released 234-page report, authorities from multiple agencies responded to a trailer in the Town of Morse after a woman reported 44-year-old Jay Allen Claremboux had cut both her and his girlfriend with a knife.

The quiet of an early December morning in Sawyer County was tragically disrupted when 77-year-old James Kosinski succumbed to injuries following a severe car accident. On Saturday, December 2, Kosinski's 2018 Chevrolet Equinox veered off Highway B, rolling over and colliding with a tree. This incident, occurring east of Highway W, and just five miles north of Winter, has sparked a conversation about the safety of elderly drivers on our roads.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to winter..

SAWYER COUNTY (DrydenWire) - The Court has sentenced a 5th person in Sawyer County on charges related to a series of burglaries. Chad Headley was recently sentenced on charges stemming from that investigation as well as on additional criminal charges filed against him subsequent to other law enforcement investigations. Headley...

The Hayward Lakes Outdoor Report for December 5, 2023, covers weather, hunting, and fishing conditions. Steve Suman notes light snow flurries on Monday evening, with temperatures expected to reach the 40s from midweek to Friday. A slight drop in temperature is anticipated for the weekend. The deadline for 2024 spring turkey and fall bear harvest permits is December 10. Applications are accepted through license sales vendors, DNR service centers, and the Online Licensing Center. The permit drawings will take place in early January and February.

WINTER, WI. (Northern News Now) - A 77-year-old Hayward man died in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend. Around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash on County Highway B, east of the intersection of County Highway W, in the Town of Winter.

The quiet roads of Sawyer County witnessed a tragic event on the 2nd of December, 2023, when 77-year-old James J. Kosinski's life was claimed in a single-vehicle crash. The accident occurred on County Highway B, east of the intersection with County Highway W in the Town of Winter. Despite the swift response from Sawyer County Deputies, EMS, and the Winter Fire Department, Mr. Kosinski was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving a community in mourning and seeking answers.

WHAT WE'RE TRACKING: Thursday and Friday will be mild, with high temperatures near or above 50 degrees. A weather system over the weekend will bring rain showers Friday night that will mix with snow, and rain and snow showers will continue into Saturday. The mixed precipitation will change to light snow Sunday night (with minor accumulation possible) before ending as flurries on Sunday. There will also be a chance of flurries on Monday afternoon of next week, as well as on Friday.

Winter WI - The Prentice Buccaneers came into the James Langham Gymnasium (Winter WI) on December 4th, 2023. Prentice came into the game with a 3-1 record, averaging 69.75 points per game behind their Sophomore bucket-getter, Evan Lord. Evan Lord came into the game average 32.75 points per contest.

The Hayward Hurricanes boys basketball team started their season last week with losses to three strong teams, including the defending champions of the Heart O’ North and Middle Border Conferences. On Nov. 28, the Osceola Chieftains defeated the Canes 78-46 at the RJS Gym. After leading 35-21 at halftime, the visitors turned numerous deflections and steals into baskets in the second half, scoring 24 points off turnovers. They shot 60%...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday is $3.229, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

At their Monday Dec. 4 meeting, Hayward School Board members received an update on ongoing building projects. Supt. Craig Olson said the floor for the primary school’s new gym has been poured and the floor will be installed next week. Wall murals depicting local scenes have been been put up. At the high school, the floor for the walking track is being poured this week and dry walls for the...

The Hayward Co-op Hurricanes girls hockey team skated past the Medford Raiders 8-0 in a Nov. 28 game at the Hayward Sports Center to improve their season record to 3-2. Junior forward Reese Sheehan scored five goals and had two assists and Colby Sprenger tallied twice to lead the Canes. Greta Woelber posted the shut-out in the nets. “Goaltending has been great so far this year,” said Coach Emily Stark....

The Hayward Hurricanes girls basketball team won two games last week, topping Northwestern 56-38 and Spooner 67-16, to improve their season record to 2-0 in the Heart O’ North Conference and 2-2 overall. On Friday Dec. 1, the Canes ran away from the Spooner Rails at the RJS Gym. Hayward broke away from an early 4-4 tie and went on a 38-3 run to lead at halftime 42-7. Four players...

Fans are invited to join the Hurricane girls hockey team for the third annual Teddy Bear Toss as they play Moose Lake at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Hayward Sports Center Community members are encouraged to bring new stuffed animal toys to the game and throw them onto the ice after the second period. The stuffed toys will be collected and donated to the Hayward Area Memorial Hospital for kids who enter the emergency room.

The Antigo Red Robins gymnastics team was also in competition Tuesday, dropping a tight meet to rival Ashland 119.625-118.350. Alexia Rank did take first in the all-around for Antigo, with Ginny Praslowicz ending in first place in the floor exercise. Antigo is next at the Hodag Invite in Rhinelander on...

The Hayward-Northwood Hurricanes wrestling team got their season off to a strong start by finishing second out of 17 teams at the John Roberts Invitational in Antigo Saturday Dec. 2. The Canes put up a good fight, but state-ranked Marathon pulled away in the later rounds to finish first as a team. The Canes were led by 144-pound junior wrestler Trenton Kirkland, who was dominant on the day, recording four...

The Winter Track season has just gone underway and there are lots of things the Coaches have to say about it. Coach Joseph Seebode and Coach Matthew Sartori believe that this year’s team is full of promise. Coach Sartori, a new recruit to the OP staff, hopes to help improve the team this year. Sartori wants to help improve himself as a coach, and his runners, and if he hopes to go back to nationals this year. When asked what he thought of the team, Sartori replied, “There’s only room for improvement.”

The Hayward Hurricanes boys hockey team opened their season with a 3-3 tie in double overtime against the Ashland Oredockers before a full house of spectators at the Hayward Sports Center Thursday Nov. 30. With the score at 1-1, there was a scary incident 14 minutes into the first period when an Ashland player, Wyatt Melek, was checked into the boards near the Hayward net by Hayward’s Keegan Walsh. Melek lay flat on his back motionless on the ice as he was attended by Hayward...

Hayward, WI- Submissions are open in the annual Logo Design Contest for Musky Fest. The theme for 2024′s Musky Fest is “For the Love of Musky.” The winning design will be on festival shirts and buttons and the winning artist will also receive $100 to spend at local businesses and will get to ride in the grand parade. Designs are due by Friday, January 26. The 74th annual Musky Fest will be June 21-23, 2024.