
Michelle Drew

Gov. Evers Signs 2025-27 Biennial Budget
Northwoods to see income tax relief, EMS support, long-term care funding
Gov. Tony Evers signed off on the bipartisan 2025-27 biennial budget July 3 after months of negotiations between legislative leaders. Evers' office applauded the passage as "a win for Wisconsin's kids, families and communities,"
Stella PFAS Investigation Continues After Supreme Court Decision Supports DNR
The Wisconsin Supreme Court handed down a ruling late last month that upheld the DNR's ability to address contamination related to PFAS — or "forever chemicals" as they've been called — without first designating them as a hazardous substance.
This ruling could have big implications on
Revitalization Launches 'Impact Grant' to Boost Businesses
Preliminary Interest Forms Now Open for Local Businesses
The Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP) has launched the new Impact Grant, a competitive funding initiative aimed at fueling capital improvement projects that strengthen the local economy, support job creation, and encourage redevelopment of vacant or underutilized properties within or adjacent to
Pines Names Josh Tilley as New Assistant Principal
Josh Tilley has been named as the new assistant principal of Northland Pines Middle and High School after the Board of Education's approval during its regular board meeting June 30. The move comes after current Assistant Principal Ryan Tienhaara announced his resignation to take a role as a
CNNF Forest Roads Close Temporarily for Culvert Replacements
A portion of Forest Road 2533 at the Deerskin River and St. Louis Road will be closed this week and next for a culvert replacement. Work is scheduled to take place July 7-18.
This closure is in addition to a number of anticipated projects this season, reported by the Chequamegon-Nicolet
Rhinelander District Library Receives $120,000 Gift, Launches Matching Campaign
"Take a Hodag bite out our $7 million goal."
The Rhinelander District Library and the Rhinelander District Library Foundation have received a $120,000 donation to support the library's ongoing capital campaign to renovate and expand its cherished Carnegie building, and the anonymous donor is inviting