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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.

Wisconsin reports first case of omicron virus variant, Gov. Tony Evers allocates federal coronavirus relief funds to schools, and a winter storm hits Wisconsin.

Children’s Wisconsin still treating victims from Waukesha parade crash, Wisconsin DHS urges hunters to test deer for CWD, and Antigo Public Library reduces its hours.

WXPR local newscast for Wednesday, December 22, 2021

In the 1930s the price of a tree averaged two dollars, which is about thirty-four dollars when adjusted for inflation. This was a lot of money during the Great Depression, which meant that tree theft became a problem.