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The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, which could put abortion access in Wisconsin in a legal gray area. Then, the man accused of killing six people by driving his SUV through a Waukesha Christmas parade is mounting an insanity defense. And the Oneida County courthouse is offering a new walking audio tour to showcase the building’s unique history.

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The Oneida County Court is finalizing details for the trial of Christopher Anderson, who is accused of shooting and killing Hannah Miller near Rhinelander last June. Then, Donald Trump endorsed construction company co-owner Tim Michels for Wisconsin governor. And more than 8,000 people reached out to the StrongHearts Native Helpline in 2021, an 80 percent increase from the year before.

A fire at a Wisconsin anti-abortion office is being investigated as arson. Then, a recently released study done on Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park shows an increase of wolves on the island likely led to a healthier moose population. Wisconsin officials list 52 Wisconsin counties, including Northwoods counties, at a “very high risk” for wildfires, citing dry conditions and high winds. And after a cool spring, people who tap maple trees say this season was one of the most productive in decades for harvesting sap.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has several major projects underway in the Northwoods, including on Highway 51 in Lincoln County. Weinbrenner Shoe Company has expanded its facilities in Merrill. And Nicolet College was recently awarded nearly one million dollars in grants from the Wisconsin Technical College System.

Dry conditions and high winds created dangerous fire conditions yesterday, with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reporting more than 65 wildfires. Seven were in Vilas County. Police are asking the public’s help in tracking down people who vandalized the office of an anti-abortion lobbying group in Madison. Jacob Blake dropped a federal lawsuit against the police officer who shot him. And Feed Our Rural Kids is challenging community members to support the weekend backpack program in Vilas and Oneida counties.