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In June 1929, hikers found the charred body of a man near the town of Three Lakes. It was a mystery that led to a flood of speculation and a surprising conclusion.

In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto dive to ice safety.

WXPR local newscast for Thursday, December 9, 2021

WXPR local newscast for Friday, December 10, 2021

Oneida County judge finds enough evidence to move forward with case against Christopher Anderson, deadline passes for Aspirus employees to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and Vilas County is on track to get a roundabout.

Public decorations are part of the holiday tradition in towns and communities across the Northwoods. Streets are gaily decorated, and a community Christmas Tree is put up for all to enjoy. But where did this tradition come from?

Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republicans in redistricting ruling, deer harvest numbers were up in the Northwoods, and trail groomers are optimistic about early season conditions.

WXPR local newscast for Friday, December 3rd, 2021

Vilas County is named after William Freeman Vilas, who represented Wisconsin in the United States Senate. But there was another man from the Vilas family who had an impact on the Northwoods. Logan Vilas was an adventurer who set several Northwoods firsts.

Aspirus doctors encourage people to get a COVID-19 booster dose, the man accused of killing Hannah Miller wants a new attorney, and Science on Tap is back in-person.