Eagle River hit with property tax, double-digit sewer increases
Eagle River residents and businesses were dealt a double-whammy of levy and utility increases when the common council of the city of Eagle River voted during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 to raise both property taxes and water and sewer rates.
Respiratory illness activity increasing in northern region
Based on emergency department visit data, respiratory illness activity is currently moderate in Wisconsin’s northern region which includes Oneida County. More specifically, these data show increasing activity of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, with influenza A rising more quickly than other respiratory illnesses.
State Senate launches DOJ oversight committee
A newly formed state Senate committee charged with conducting a comprehensive investigation into the operations and priorities of the state Department of Justice convened its first meeting on December 18, voting to request agency documents as part of its inquiry into whether outside organizations are influencing agency actions.
U.S. House passes Representative Tom Tiffany’s bill to delist the gray wolf
On Thursday, Dec 18, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 211 to 204 to pass Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07-R) and Lauren Boebert’s (CO-04-R) Pet and Livestock Protection Act. The bill would delist the gray wolf and not allow for judicial review of the delisting. Tiffany has said many times that the …
Gary F. Ives
Gary F. Ives, 81, of Hurley, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Gary was born on October 22, 1944, in Green Lake, to John and Leona (Quade) Ives. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who recently went on the Honor Flight with his daughter. …
Kathleen E. Felker
Kathleen E. Felker, 95, Greendale, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and the warmth of an Irish heart. Born on October 9, 1930, to the late William and Agnes (Sheehan) Monahan. Kathleen’s family was the centerpiece of her world. She is survived …
The dumbest assumption in all of politics
One of the most persistent mistakes in modern politics is the insistence on flattening all ideologies — pretending that all human beings think the same way, want the same things, and are motivated by the same forces. Every time policymakers fall into this trap, the result is not compassion or …
Rob Reiner and Donald Trump
At first, when I saw it on Facebook, I thought someone had fallen for some AI slop, was reposting “fake news.” Even President Donald Trump could not be that tasteless. He could be. He is. This is the full post: “A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob …
Reader laments ‘Christ-less’ Christmas concert
To the Editor: Isn’t the birth of Jesus the reason we celebrate Christmas? My heart was crying as I left the “Winter Concert 2025,” to see my great-granddaughter in pre K. Yes, the kids were all excited and happy and they did an awesome job. But not one song included, …
Michael Fashingbauer
Michael Fashingbauer, 72, a lifelong resident of the Lakeland area, passed into eternal life on December 18, 2025. Mike was a Dr. Kate baby, delivered in Tomahawk, on November 15, 1953, to Joseph and Rosalie Fashingbauer from Lac du Flambeau. He grew up on Moss Lake, attended LdF Grade School …
Frozen moments
Sadie Jones, left, and Mia Gignac skate to “Snow” during the Lakeland Figure Skating Club Holiday Show “Christmas Magic” on Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena in Minocqua.
Snowmy Kromer returns to Minocqua at new location
Construction of Snowmy Kromer, Minocqua’s iconic giant snowman, began this week at a new location, Torpy Park. Snowmy Kromer stands about 30 feet tall with a roughly 16-foot waist, making him a must-see roadside photo stop and a symbol of winter fun in the Northwoods. His appearance each winter depends …
Eagle comeback nets first win of the season
A comeback effort provided the Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op its first win of the season on Tuesday. Before their win, the Eagles fell 6-0 to Beaver Dam on Friday, Dec. 12. The following day, the Northland Pines co-op tied the Icebergs 1-1 in double overtime in Stoughton. The Eagles …
Wolf advisory committee updates prompt questions from Conservation Congress
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) wolf advisory committee met this month at the Mead Wildlife Area in Milladore to hear updates on wolf management efforts in the state, including progress on the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) re-established wolf advisory committee.
Lac du Flambeau man charged in assault
A Lac du Flambeau man has been charged with first degree attempted intentional homicide in connection with an attack of a woman in Lac du Flambeau on Saturday, Dec. 13. According to a press release from the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department, tribal police officers and deputies with the …
GLITC class teaches everyone how to butcher and can venison
A free class was held in Lac du Flambeau the weekend of Dec. 6-7, teaching people how to butcher a deer, properly prepare and can the meat and how to safely store it. The two-day class, at the Old Bingo Hall on Little Pines Road, was put on by the …
