Brian Jopek
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Officer-involved shooting in Lake Tomahawk investigated by Wisconsin DCI
An officer-involved shooting death at a residence on Lumen Lake Road in Lake Tomahawk on June 17 is being investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
Two people injured in Hazelhurst UTV/pickup truck collision
A Harshaw man was seriously injured late Saturday night as the result of a collision in Hazelhurst of the utility task vehicle (UTV) he was driving and a pickup truck. According to a press release from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the dispatch center received a call at 11 p.m. from a person reporting the collision near the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 51 and Oneida Street.
Lac du Flambeau town board interested in Northwoods EMS District
The Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) will be approached about the possibility of the town of Lac du Flambeau joining the district which currently comprises the towns of Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Presque Isle and Winchester.
Brett La Barge jury trial set for December
A 42-year-old Lac du Flambeau man will stand trial in Vilas County court for attempted first degree homicide as the result of an incident that occurred at a residence on Arnold Stock Lane in Lac du Flambeau in December of last year.
Minocqua’s grant application for Hwy. 70 trail denied for 2026
The town of Minocqua has been turned down as part of the selection process by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) in its Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Minocqua director of public works Mark Pertile notified the town board and others in an email on June 18.
Vilas County highway committee OKs bid for County Highway F work
The Vilas County board’s highway committee last week approved a bid for work on a stretch of County Highway F in Lac du Flambeau.
Minocqua town board changes spring cleanup guidelines
As Minocqua residents prepare for the town’s spring clean up in 2027, they will notice a change in the method of disposal of brush and leaves. That change will be a requirement that instead of plastic bags, paper bags are to be used.
Presque Isle town board moves to talk to Winchester about an administrator
The Presque Isle town board will participate with the town of Winchester in looking at the possibility of establishing the position of town administrator who would oversee day-to-day operations in both towns.
