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Funding Gives Copper Peak New Hope for Future Ski Jumping Competitions

Thanks to recent funding from the Michigan legislature, there is a lot in store for the future of Copper Peak - the ski flying hill in Ironwood, Michigan. As part of our We Live Up Here series, Monie Shackleford tells us about Copper Peak’s backstory, as well as what we can expect for its future. In late December of 2018, the Michigan legislature funded 10 million dollars to two ski jumps of the western upper peninsula: Copper Peak, near Ironwood and Pine Ski Jump in Iron Mountain. Copper...

Minocqua Appoints Kim Strasburg As Town Treasurer

Thompson Sees Changes In Markup Law, Gas Tax Hike

By Michael Lieschner WSAU radio • Mar 9, 2019

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- New Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson spent Thursday morning in Wausau touring the city's Metro Ride bus service and potential road projects as he dives into his new job.

Thompson praised the city's bus system but knows there is more that can be done to make it better, which is where Governor Tony Evers' proposal to increase the budget the department comes into play.

WXPR News: Friday, March 8, 2019

By Ken Krall • Mar 8, 2019

Transportation Sec.-designee Thompson says gas tax increase has been proposed, offset by eliminating the minimum markup...
Minocqua town board hires a familiar person to be treasurer,
Vilas County board is again seeking land for expansion of the county landfill,
A Minocqua man sentenced for opioid distribution
A legislative leader disapproves of Gov. Evers capital projects budget.

Minocqua Appoints Kim Strasburg As Town Treasurer

By Dean S. Acheson • Mar 8, 2019

MINOCQUA – The Minocqua town board didn’t have to search far, or long, to find a qualified candidate to fill the newly appointed post of town treasurer.

This week, the board offered a 3-year contract to Kim Strasburg, who has worked in the treasurer’s office the past two tax seasons. Her expanded duties begin April 17.

The board did not post the position externally as they had hopes Strasburg would accept it. “We were happy she took it,” said town clerk Roben Haggart. The appointment marks a departure from decades of having an elected town treasurer.

Another Attempt To Get Forest Land For Vilas Co. Landfill Expansion

By Ken Anderson • Mar 8, 2019

The Vilas County Board of Superviors will get a second try to petition DNR for withdrawl of 72 acres from the county forest for expansion of the Highway G landfill after falling short last month of the 14 votes required due to six supervisors absent and three voting against.

Vilas County Forest Administrator John Gagnon presented a slightly modified resolution to the Forestry Committee for approval by including specific language that identifies the needed vote for DNR consideration.

Funding Gives Copper Peak New Hope for Future Ski Jumping Competitions

By Monie Shackleford • Mar 8, 2019

Thanks to recent funding from the Michigan legislature, there is a lot in store for the future of Copper Peak - the ski flying hill in Ironwood, Michigan.

As part of our We Live Up Here series, Monie Shackleford tells us about Copper Peak’s backstory, as well as what we can expect for its future.

In late December of 2018, the Michigan legislature funded 10 million dollars to two ski jumps of the western upper peninsula: Copper Peak, near Ironwood and Pine Ski Jump in Iron Mountain.

Boil Water Order Lifted In Three Lakes After Tests Prove Negative

By Ken Krall • Mar 7, 2019

After a major fire at the Oneida Village Inn in Three Lakes this week, the Three Lakes Sanitary District issued a boil water notice to town residents.

In fighting the fire, the municipal water supply was drained.

Officials were concerned of what is called a back flow issue which could have resulted in harmful bacteria in the water supply. After testing at a lab, officials say the tests showed no evidence of total coliform bacteria present in the water supply.

Rhinelander Masons Begin Penny Fundraiser For RDL Door

By Ken Krall • Mar 7, 2019

After the Rhinelander District Library restored an entrance to the original Carnegie doors, a local group has come forward to help pay for the changes.

The Rhinelander Masonic Lodge approached the library as Lodge spokesperson Tony Jones explains..

"...Knowing that the Rhinelander lodge was instrumental in laying the cornerstone, I thought this was the perfect opportunity for us to showcase our ability to stand up for the community and put together a fundraiser...."

Jones says they pulled out a campaign from the past...

Wis. Wins Project About To Restart Tobacco Compliance Checks

By Ken Krall • Mar 7, 2019

The program designed to stop retailers from selling tobacco to underage purchasers is getting ready to check outlets again.

Wisconsin Wins helps reduce tobacco’s impact by keeping these products out of kids’ hands.

Program coordinator Maria Otterholt of Oneida County Public Health says the program has been around since 2002...

"...We're just letting Oneida county know here that we're going to start some compliance checks to make sure retailers aren't selling tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18....."

LUHS Board Considers Referendum For Capital Projects

By Dean S. Acheson • Mar 7, 2019

Despite several major remodeling and renovations projects completed in recent years at Lakeland Union High School, the district school board says additional projects are looming – and a referendum might be the best way to raise money for them.

Vilas Co. Adult Entertainment Tavern Owner Charged

By Wi. Dept. of Revenue release • Mar 7, 2019

Criminal charges have been filed in Vilas County Circuit Court against Carrie Jo Neumann of Eagle River for violations of Wisconsin alcohol beverage laws.

Ms. Neumann is the owner of the Frontier Tavern, an adult entertainment business located at 2545 Columbus Road, Eagle River.