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Suspect caught in Forest County after break-in, chase
A suspect is in custody after reportedly breaking into the Probation and Parole Office in Crandon and leading police on a chase. The Forest County Sheriff's Office says they got word from Crandon Police around 9:00 p.m. Thursday that a male subject had stolen a vehicle from the Crandon Probation and Parole Office.
Why FOX6 cuts into programming when severe weather hits
FOX6 took messages and phone calls from viewers upset about the weather team cutting into programming when severe weather hit on Sunday, May 26. FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell explains why we did what we did.
ATV/UTV trails to open soon in the Pelican River Forest
As we walk down a logging road in the Pelican River Forest, Gary Dominski reflects on what it took to get to this moment. He’s the President of the Pel-Cho Mudd Nutz ATV/UTV Club. “We founded the club in 2014 with the intent of creating a recreational hub in...
William’s House of Hope secures building
ANTIGO — A new homeless shelter will be in Antigo soon. William’s House of Hope is a nonprofit that began following the death of a local homeless man in January. The organization recently signed a contract to purchase the old Pearl Vision building behind Two Angels, according to Vice President Dylan Johnson. “We have rented the building with the contingency to purchase,” Johnson said. “I believe in three months, we...
Thousands raised for Rhinelander Area Food Pantry at luncheon
RHINELANDER, Wis. - The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) hosted its annual Salad Bowl Luncheon and over $7,500 was raised for the pantry. Local businesses and individuals donated to the raffle and silent auction to contribute to the RAFP's mission. 115 guests attended the event. Food was prepared by members...
Northwoods National Cemetery hosts Memorial Day ceremony
HARSHAW, Wis. (WJFW) - Memorial Day is a somber day meant to reflect on those who lost their lives in service, and Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw is remembering the true meaning of the holiday. Bryon Gleisner is the manager of Northwoods National Cemetery. He said this is their third memorial ceremony since they opened, and it is especially important to him because he is a veteran himself.
Rhinelander's Libbey Buchmann prepares for second straight State Track Meet appearance
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) - It’s been a record-breaking season for Rhinelander’s Libbey Buchmann. After a phenomenal freshman campaign that saw Hodag’s discus thrower make it to the state meet, Buchmann said “let’s run it back” and had herself an even better year two. The sophomore tore through the GNC this season and ever set a new school record with her incredible throw of 133 feet and nine inches.
Man accused of stealing vehicle from Crandon probation office
CRANDON, Wis. (WBAY) - A male suspect is facing multiple felony charges after the Forest County Sheriff’s Office says he stole a vehicle from a probation office. Around 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Officers from the Crandon Police Department reported to the Forest County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center that a male subject had stolen a vehicle from the Crandon Probation and Parole Office.
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge makes most of this year’s move to Rhinelander
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAW) - For nine years strong, the Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge has pedaled its way into being the largest adventure race in the country. Despite its namesake, Rhinelander was this year’s host for all the right reasons. “There’s DNR property, there’s local private property, there’s forest land...
North side business temporarily paralyzed Friday afternoon following outage
ANTIGO — Much of Antigo’s north side commercial district lost power Friday afternoon after high winds snapped a tree south of Menards on Pioneer Rd., causing it to topple into a power line. The tree fell around 12:30 p.m., when wind gusts reached around 40 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Throughout the afternoon, the downed tree and live wires lay across the road, which was blocked off by...
Antigo hosting their 16th annual farmers market
ANTIGO, Wis. (WJFW) - There are many different farmers markets around the Northwoods, but one local market has been around for almost two decades. Vicky Adamski is the President of the Antigo farmer’s market. She said they are celebrating their 16th year of operation, and Adamski thinks it’s going to be the biggest one yet.
Source of mysterious Highway 64 grass fire under investigation
ELTON — A grass fire that nearly started a building on fire last Saturday, May 18 was likely sparked by debris from an untended burning barrel at a property on Highway 64 near Stegall Rd., according to firefighters and a forest ranger familiar with the incident. Assistant fire chief Mike Holbrook and captain Brandon Helmer of the Wolf River Volunteer Fire Department both said the house on the property looked like a vacation home, so who started the fire in the burning barrel — and...
Antigo based homeless shelter has a new physical location
ANTIGO, Wis. (WJFW)- William’s House of Hope is a nonprofit organization that started after the passing of Billy De Hart earlier this year. The organizations goal is to help everyone have access to safe emergency housing and assist people in the transition to permanent housing. “We saw an outstanding...
Tornado Warnings for Waushara and Langlade County
Tornado Warnings for Waushara and Langlade County (5/21/24)
National Weather Service reports tornado west of Wausau Tuesday night as storms move across central Wisconsin
A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadic activity moved across central Wisconsin for about two hours Tuesday night. The National Weather Service issued a number of severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings for Clark, Wood, Marathon, Portage, Lincoln and Langlade counties before the severe weather moved out of the area shortly before 9 p.m. The...
Forest administrator speaks out on county’s woodland management
ANTIGO — A total of 4,380 acres of trees were harvested through 51 separate timber sales from the county’s public forests in the past three years, according to Al Murray. The Langlade County Forest Administrator provided an overview of his Forestry, Parks, and Recreation department’s accomplishments in the past year at a county board meeting Monday night. Of the $1,741,348 in revenue the department generated in 2023, $1,495,827 was earned through timber sales. ...
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