A three-day ice storm in northern Michigan early this spring left 145,000 people without power, some for weeks. Three months later, clean-up efforts are focused on millions of acres of the state's forests, where broken and fallen trees could affect the forest's long-term health.

A new rule removes race and gender considerations from federal farm programs. The move comes after the Trump administration terminated or paused millions of dollars worth of funding meant to support small farmers and ranchers, as well as diversity efforts.

The Wisconsin DNR says forecasts call for the air quality index to drop to the Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels.

The Rhinelander City Council wants feedback on whether to convert the main downtown street into a one-way.

A look at the Antigo Farmers Market, but a recipe for radishes.

WXPR Local news for Friday, July 11 2025.

Five members of the task force as well as three K9s left Wisconsin Tuesday morning from the Regional All-Climate Training Center located at Volk Field in Camp Douglas.

A Milwaukee-based apprenticeship-readiness program is expanding statewide.The President and CEO of WRTP Big Step was in Rhinelander this week meeting with local businesses and Nicolet College about how it could have an impact in the Northwoods.

President Donald Trump’s "Big, Beautiful Bill" shifts more Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to states. Lawmakers and officials in support of the new measure say it will cut down on waste and fraud, but food advocates warn it could mean fewer people receiving the benefit.

WXPR news for 7-10-25