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The Wisconsin DNR reduces its fall wolf quota, an area of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest area reopens and a newly formed consortium focuses on climate-driven problems facing the Midwest.

A recent question on the television game show Jeopardy! Wanted to know what the most boring year in the twentieth century was. The answer was 1954, and more specifically, the most boring day was April 11, 1954. Was it really that boring, including here in the Northwoods?

Opening statements begin in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial for homicide, Martha Milanowski is sworn in as the new Vilas County Circuit Court judge, and gun dealers struggle with ammunition shortages.

Missing Lac du Flambeau man found dead, statewide deer harvest is down from last year, and Wisconsin DHS reports its highest single day total of new COVID cases in 2021.

Dozens injured after an SUV speeds into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin DHS expands its recommend for booster shots, and protests break out across the country following Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal.

WXPR local news for Friday, November 19

Rhinelander was founded as a sawmill town, and in its earliest years little thought was given to the need for a National Guard unit. When one was established, an armory was needed as a storage and training facility. For most of its history, Rhinelander’s armory served as an important community center.

Police search for missing Lac du Flambeau man, Rhinelander city administrator talks infrastructure projects, and local mayors raise money for the arts.

The 9-day gun deer season is a busy time for DNR Conservation Wardens.