Vilas County

Vilas County now has two judges, including the first woman to take the bench in the county

A reconstruction project planned for Highway S in Conover would eliminate about four right-hand turns for the sake of safety. But more than 100 people object to the project, and say they would rather keep the highway as it is.

Vilas County officially has a second circuit court judge. Daniel Overbey was sworn in at his investiture ceremony Friday.

Feed Our Rural Kids is thanking the Vilas County community for helping it surpass its fundraising goals last month.FORK held its annual Cash For Kids fundraiser. This year’s goal was $25,000.

A conceptual design for an ATV/UTV challenge trail on the Vilas County forest was presented by the Vilas County ATV Alliance to the county forestry committee.

It happened around 8:30 on County Highway N in Plum Lake.

A home in Conover sustained significant fire damage Friday afternoon, according to the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office.

Radio upgrades and an emergency generator will put costs over budget according to a report to the Vilas County law enforcement committee last week with changes to communication in the Eagle River area in 2025 when the city water tower will be repainted.

The Vilas County highway committee is seeking requests for proposals for a new highway facility.

In late October, Vilas County hired a Milwaukee-based attorney to conduct an “unbiased, third-party independent investigation.” The summary of the investigation makes recommendations for workplace improvements within the county.