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Ides of March performing Live in Minocqua
Since 1964 Chicago’s Ides of March have been thrilling audiences with their mix of rock, brass and heartfelt vocals. Powered by the unforgettable songs of Grammy-Winner Jim Peterik. In honor of 60 years as a band, all four original members are getting ready to rock the night away with...
Michigan awards Ironwood $11 million to replace water pipes
IRONWOOD, Mich. (Northern News Now) - Water service in Ironwood, Michigan will soon be more reliable, thanks to money from the state. An $11 million grant will help replace nearly three miles of Ironwood’s water pipes. The money is part of $28 million in state grants awarded to Michigan...
Hilight Zone Podcast: Ouimettes Unite
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WSAW) - Don’t stress, the Ouimette sisters of Minocqua will still play Division 1 basketball together. It’ll just be in a different city than originally planned. Julianna is transferring from Lehigh after her freshman season to play for UW-Green Bay and naturally, her sister Kristina followed...
A local childcare center warns of state funding cuts
Have you ever wondered what life would look like with no childcare and how it would affect your family? That’s exactly what one local day care is trying to get folks to think about by raising awareness for childcares value to society. It’s called it a day without childcare.
Lakeland Union Clinches GNC Soccer Crown
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW)- The reign of the Lakeland Union girls soccer team atop the Great Northern Conference will last at least one more year. The T-Birds game plan in conference games, especially against fellow teams at the top of the standings in consistent. Score early and then keep the ball out of the net at all costs.
Lakeland Union defends home field to complete sweep of Antigo
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW)- Two of the top pitchers in the Great Northern Conference went at it in Minocqua when Lakeland Union hosted Antigo on Tuesday. It was Saylor Timmerman, coming off of a 15K perfect game, going up against Bethany Lewis, coming off of a 16K win the previous day. The first time these two teams faced off, it was Lakeland Union getting the 4-3 win in 10 innings.
Michigan Reconnect programs could be changing the age requirement
BESSEMER, Mich. (WLUC) - 110th State House District Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock) was at A.D. Johnston High School this afternoon to tell students about benefits of the Michigan Reconnect Program. Markkanen said this program currently awards two years of free college to eligible people older than 21. He added lawmakers...
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