safety

Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly more popular for their ability to store a lot of power without taking up a lot of space. But they also come with a higher risk of fire if they’re damaged or not being used properly.One on an E-bike is being blamed for a house fire in Vilas County last week.

ATV and UTV trails are opening across the region.Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about what riders need to know to safe stay on the trails.

The weather has turned cold and ice has formed on area lakes but a DNR warden says think safety first when heading out on the hard water.DNR Conservation…