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LAC DU FLAMBEAU - A snowmobile crash was reported at around 2:00 this afternoon in the town of Lac Du Flambeau. The accident happened on Crawling Stone Lake. According to dispatchers there were two people in critical condition from the crash. Emergency personnel were called to the scene.

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) - Winter is the ultimate survival test for animals... that's why some fly thousands of miles away just to avoid it. Of course, mammals don't have that option, so they've evolved different ways to make it through to spring. Spring doesn't always come on animals' schedules as...

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAW) - Buying a home can be a hassle, especially when there’s a lack of available housing. A shortage of homes in Oneida County is making it harder for people to get jobs in the area. The lack of housing in the Oneida County area has caused...

State tax funding for Wisconsin parks declines as use goes up, Oneida County snowmobile trails to close after this weekend, North Central Health Care hopes for additional state funds to help operate nursing homes.

A deer had a musky lure stuck in its mouth in SpringsteadPhoto bySubmitted photo / My Northern Wisconsin. A photo of a deer with a musky fishing lure stuck in its mouth was making its rounds on social media. Many people were concerned about the deer and were making comments and sharing the photo and its caption, which stated the DNR would not do anything to help the deer. The deer was seen in the Springstead area.

The Oneida County snowmobile trail system, including all state-funded and club-funded trails are scheduled to close at noon Monday, March 27. The Oneida County Forestry Department offered thanks to all the snowmobile clubs and volunteers for their “hard work and dedication in keeping our trails safe and in great shape” this season.

The Spring Election is on April 4th. Voters will decide the next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, whether to make constitutional changes to the state’s bail laws, and select their choice in a handful of local races. This guide is to help voters find out what’s on their ballot, information...

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAW) - The Oneida County snowmobile trail system, including all state-funded and club-funded trails, are scheduled to close Monday, March 27 at noon. The Oneida County Forestry Department would like to thank all the snowmobile clubs and volunteers for their hard work and dedication in keeping the trails safe and in great shape this season.

ARBOR VITAE, Wis. (WJFW) - Spring is here technically. But the Northwoods is still snow and …

RHINELANDER, Wis (WJFW) – Finding available homes in the Northwoods is tougher than you may think. Businesses who want to attract and hire new workers have the added challenge of those employees not having a place to live. According to Cecily Dawson, a realtor with Lakeland Realty in Rhinelander...

Spanning 1300 acres of private and public land, the trails offer mountain biking, hiking, classic and skate skiing, groomed and ungroomed snowshoeing, and winter fat biking. Location: From Boulder Junction, follow Hwy K west, to Hwy W. North on Hwy W approximately 2 miles to the trailhead. For more information,...

MANITOWISH WATERS, Wis. (WJFW) - A new era for the North Lakeland Discovery Center is just around the corner when the site will open a new nature center later this spring. Volunteers are busy with putting the exhibits together for the center that's considered by many to be the only one of its kind for the Northwoods.

The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association has announced Isaiah Deitz of Chequamegon and Olivia Close of Wauwatosa East as the 2023 student recipients of the Legacy Leadership Award. The award was established in 2019 to honor the legacy, leadership, and lives of WBCA Executive Board members John Cary (former MACC Fund...

ARBOR VITAE, Wis. (WJFW) - Smoke alarms are your early advance warning in the event of a house fire, since alarm sensors can wear out its recommended to replace them every 10 years. "Over the years perhaps just from sitting there accumulating dust the components ware out they die out they may not operate," said Mike Sipin. Mike Spin from the Arbor Vitae Fire Department says homeowners should check their smoke alarms even after putting in a fresh battery. “That's a gamble it’s a big gamble, we want to make sure that advance warning that’s your last resort once a fire starts," said Sipin.

RHINELANDER, Wis (WJFW) – Car seat safety is a top priority for the Oneida County Health Department. A common misconception that car seats are dependent on a child’s age. Breanne Vos is a public health nurse with the Oneida County Health Department, and she’s also a certified car seat technician. It’s her job to ensure parents know how to choose the proper car seat for their child, based on height and weight. She says it’s her goal, “To make sure you’re putting them in the correct and safest car seat.”

This hilly trail surrounds Fallison Lake, offering spectacular lake views with a picnic area half way around the lake. Booklets on wildlife, flora and trail history are available from the DNR Crystal Lake Ranger Station. No pets please. Length: .5, 1.0, 2.0 and 2.5-mile loops. Location: From Boulder Junction, continue...

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) - Most people learned in high school that low supply and high demand drives prices higher. That's exactly what's happening in the housing market. While that trend has been happening for years, the Federal Reserve's recent moves to increase interest rates are pushing home-buying out of some people's price range.

NOKOMIS - Road construction season is coming up and engineers are eying up future projects. Oneida County is looking into improving a portion of Highway L in Nokomis outside of Tomahawk. The proposal would include work on the 6 mile stretch of County L from the Lincoln County Line north to Highway 51.

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The last weekend of winter on the calendar feels a lot more like mid-February in North Central Wisconsin. Highs on Saturday topped out in the low to mid 20s. Lake effect snow far north and snow showers during the day on Saturday have exited, yielding to some clearing. A cold start on Sunday but milder with sunshine during the afternoon. The next weather maker could bring accumulating snow to parts of the area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Northwoods youth summer camps create memories that last a lifetime. Summer camp has been a part of local history since the early days of tourism in this region in Northern Wisconsin. Below are three camps that bring the wilderness alive and build character in youths from near and far. Camp...