The law banned smoking in indoor, public places

WXPR news for 7-4-25

In WXPR’s new seasonal series “Rooted Up North”, we’re highlighting our local farmers markets and sharing what you’ll be able to find.

Every year, fireworks send thousands of children in the U.S. to the emergency department.

A reminder that Rhinelander had to move its fireworks from Hodag Park to Westside park this year.

The impacts of shoreline development is well documented.It can lead to habitat loss, shoreline erosion, decline in fish populations, and increased algal blooms among other issues.But a remaining question is can those declines be reversed if shoreline is restored? That’s what some researchers in Vilas County are trying to figure out.

WXPR News 7-3-25

Lawmakers were rushing to pass the plan and get it signed into law before federal law changes take effect that could cost Wisconsin hospitals $1.5 billion

Nineteen people have been killed in ATV and UTV crashes so far this year, their ages range from just 10 years old to 97.

The Vilas County Health Department issued a health advisory for Big Arbor Vitae Lake Beach.There’s currently a blue-green algae bloom near the beach off Buckhorn Road.