The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public help finding a missing Tomahawk man who went on a hunting trip in November and never returned home. Then, Michigan’s new voting maps went into effect last week. Union workers at a manufacturing company in Sheboygan went on strike. And tomorrow’s Science on Tap presentation is all about wild lakes.

Kelsey Musgrove, a missing hiker from Middleton, WI, was found dead near the Potato River Falls in Iron County Sunday morning. Then, Oneida County is averaging one new COVID-19 case a day. That’s a record low since last summer. Next, demand for PFAS testing is rising. As more cities find evidence of the chemicals, private well owners are also seeking tests. Finally, the spring election is tomorrow. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Local news for Friday April, 1, 2022.

Wisconsin voters will elect new county board supervisors next week, but in wide stretches of Forest County, no candidates are running. It’s a symptom of higher turnover in local government this election cycle. Next, in Vilas County, voters will select a new judge. Hear from one of the candidates about why he’s running. Finally, in the face of a nationwide welder shortage, Lakeland’s new welding program is seeing strong interest.

A local grocery store owner warns customers about a big increase in prices this week, as the cost of food products and fuel continues to rise. The Lakeland Union High School administration is proposing eliminating staff positions to address a looming operating deficit. And Grow North is asking people to take an internet speed test to allow the group to map out internet in each community.

The Rhinelander Kiwanis Club is sending financial aid to the Kiwanis Luxembourg Foundation in Europe to support people in Ukraine. States are increasingly using federal COVID relief aid to focus on providing more affordable housing. The Michigan DNR confirms cases of avian flu in 3 Michigan counties. Finally, counselors offer tips on managing stress when returning to work in-person.

Wisconsin Public Service restores power to more than 100,000 people. Weston becomes latest community to find high levels of PFAS in its drinking water. Rhinelander Mayor candidates share their top priorities. And, AARP sends petition to lawmakers to lower prescription drug costs.

More than 20,000 without power as ice and snow takes down lines. Bill would create new youth prison in southern Wisconsin. Congress passes bill to help shore up the U.S. Postal Service. And, Aspirus focuses on health care accessibility for LGBTQ community.

The Tomahawk School District is asking voters to approve an operational referendum for the third time in less than three years. A Canadian mining company is moving ahead with plans to drill for gold and copper in Marathon and Taylor counties. Then, a new program is seeking to help Wisconsin’s grain farmers. And with the return of spring comes the return of construction.

An Oneida County judge decides what evidence can be used in the trial of the murder of Hannah Miller. Investigators look into a deadly house fire in Juneau County. Northwoods families deal with an infant formula recall. And a Rhinelander wildlife rehab facility is raising three newborn bear cubs after their mother died during a research project.