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Local news for Thursday, February 3, 2022

Wausau’s policing task force is finalizing its recommendations, including increasing resources for people in need of mental health assistance. Then, a ballot drive in Michigan would make it easier to vote. The Rhinelander Hodag Dome celebrates one year of existence. Finally, gas prices keep going up, and an end isn’t in sight.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court allows absentee ballot boxes to remain in place for now. Republican lawmakers push legislation that would legalize medical marijuana. And positive COVID cases and hospitalizations start to trend down in Wisconsin after record high numbers.

Local news for Wednesday, February 2.

COVID cases surge, schools stay open, and Republicans propose incentives to recruit police.

WXPR local newscast for Friday, January 7, 2022

WXPR local newscast for Friday, December 31, 2021

Four Vilas County Board supervisors are not seeking re-election, short-term vacation rentals boom in the U.P. and Three Lakes receives certification for promoting telecommuting opportunities.

Seth Wakefield pleads not guilty, Milwaukee schools go virtual, and Rhinelander needs more housing.