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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.

Seth Wakefield, accused of helping plan the murder of Hannah Miller, is set to go to trial in September on a homicide charge. The Wisconsin GOP-ordered 2020 election investigation has been extended through the end of April. Feed Our Rural Kids is expanding its Weekend Backpack program to Three Lakes. And the task force charged with developing the community square in Eagle River started reviewing plans last week.

A partisan investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election ended yesterday. In his report, Michael Gableman urged lawmakers to decertify the state’s election results. Meanwhile, Wisconsin lawmakers had mixed reactions to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Rhinelander’s city administrator speaks about standards for PFAS chemicals. And the world’s largest cheese competition is underway.

In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about changing ice conditions.

Local news for Thursday, March 3, 2022.

The holiday weekend came to an early end for outdoors enthusiasts Monday after rain forced some trails in the area to temporarily close. Then, “Final Five voting,” an emerging alternative to standard elections, is gaining some traction in Wisconsin, as grassroots organizers tout its benefits. And finally, children’s Tylenol is hard to find on pharmacy shelves amid an ongoing shortage.