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Update: Lincoln County Zone 1 Snowmobile Trails Opening Thursday

Published on 12/30/2025 under News Update: The Lincoln County Forestry, Land, and Parks Department announced that the Lincoln County Snowmobile trails in Zone 1 will open as of Thursday, January 1. The Hiawatha Trail is already open. Trails in Zones 2 and 3 will remain closed at this time._____ Winter weather over the weekend was a welcome sight for snowmobilers across the Northwoods. Not only did it refresh the snow conditions on area trails, but also allowed some additional segments to open. The Lincoln County Forestry, Land and Parks Department announced the opening the Hiawatha Trail effective as of Monday afternoon. The Hiawatha allows a corridor for Lincoln County riders to travel north and access the trails in Oneida County, which were previously opened. Local clubs are also continuing their efforts to inspect and prepare the remainder of the trail system. That includes removing debris and hazards from the weekend snow. As of Tuesday morning, all other trails in Lincoln County do remain closed. Riders should stay off of trails until they are officially opened. For trails to our north, Oneida County and Vilas County are reporting much improved trails thanks to the additional snow. Riders are encouraged to use a little extra caution as the heavy snow may leave sagging branches. Stay tuned to WJJQ in the coming days for any additional trail openings. Again, as of Monday afternoon, the Hiawatha Trail in Lincoln County is now open.

Published on 12/30/2025 under News Snowmobile clubs in Vilas County are hoping to make it a little safer for riders crossing lakes at night. The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance recently announced plans to place flashing beacon lights on the shorelines of some lake access points. The beacons, along with the traditional lake markers, will let riders know where it is safest to cross lakes and where the shorelines and trail exits are. The beacons were purchased with safety funds. The goal is to improve visibility and awareness, particularly when riding at night. The lights will have a two nautical mile visibility range. They will flash in a sequence of red, white, and green. In addition to the new beacon lights, the Alliance also invested in night, speed limit signs, reminding riders of that 55 mile per hour speed limit during darkness. The law was put in place to keep snowmobiles from outrunning their headlights. The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance is made up of the eleven member clubs located in Vilas County.

Published on 12/30/2025 under News If you're waking up a little sore this morning after clearing snow, you're not alone. But some simple changes can make snow removal an easier task when the next winter storm arrives. According to the National Institutes of Health, snow shoveling results in about 11,500 injuries per year on average. Aspirus occupational therapist Nathaniel Kropidlowski says improper body mechanics, lack of preparation, and poor equipment are leading causes of these aches, strains, and accidents. Kropidlowski explained the importance of warming up before heading out to shovel with some quick shoulder, hip and back stretches. While shoveling he recommends focusing on using the entire body to lift the snow, rather than bending at the back. He says modern ergonomic shovels can improve form and protect your body from the added strain. It's also a good idea to pace yourself and take some breaks. And if you begin to notice pain or discomfort while shoveling, or if it persists in the days after, talk to you provider.

Published on 12/30/2025 under News Winter storms over the weekend left thousands without power...36 hours later restoration work is winding down. Wisconsin Public Service provided an update Monday. The heavy, wet snow Sunday afternoon and evening knocked out power to more than 20,000 customers across northern and northeastern Wisconsin. As of daybreak Tuesday, they were addressing a small number of isolated outages in the Northwoods, fewer than two dozen between Vilas and Oneida Counties. They also have some work to do in the Marinette area with a few hundred outages. Rhinelander had 7 inches, Boulder Junction 14. And over in Iron County, Hurley had 18 inches; Gile 21. We also had some strong winds at times, with a 40 mile per hour gust recorded at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport.

Published on 12/30/2025 under News A child was located safe early Monday morning following an overnight search in Taylor County. Resonders were initially dispatched to help locate the youth who walked away from a home in the Town of Lublin Sunday at just before midnight. The crews dealt with winter weather conditions during the search, and multiple agencies participated including Wings of Hope which provides thermal imaging drone service. Officials say the child was found at around 2am Monday in a wooded area in the town of Roosevelt. The youth was checked by responders and released to the family without further medical treatment. Officials did not provide any additional information, including the age of the juvenile.

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Hatchet Hockey Team Loses First Game of Season

Published on 12/29/2025 under Sports The Hatchet Hockey Team would suffer their first loss of the 2025-26 season in the first round of the Rocket Red Nose Classic in Neenah Sunday afternoon, losing to #1 in Division 1 Stevens Point, 10-4. Tomahawk would surrender five goals in the first period after jumping ahead in the first minute of the game. Tomahawk would cut the lead to 6-3 after outscoring SPASH 2-1 in the second period. Jett Reilly found the back of the net twice. Jonah Dickens and Breck Stromberg each contributed a goal. The loss drops Tomahawk to 8-1 on the season and 4-0 in Great Northern Conference Play. The Hatchets will play in the consolation semifinals today of the Tournament against Eau Claire North. The puck drops at 4:30.

Published on 12/22/2025 under Sports The Hatchet Hockey team's undefeated season would continue at SARA Park Saturday afternoon, defeating the West Bend Bears, 9-1. Tomahawk would score at least two goals in every single period during the game. Jonah Dickens notched five goals on the day. However, his biggest achievement came with his fourth goal of the game. Dickens surpasses former teammate Austin Lamer as Tomahawk's all-time leading scorer with now 234 career points. Dickens also has the Hatchet all-time goals record at 155. The Hatchets also got goals from Caiden Reichelt, Rex Reilly, Cole Peterson, and Beau Stromberg. Jett Reilly had four assists, and Rex Reilly and Jake Albert each had two assists. Tomahawk's record improves to 8-0 on the season and 4-0 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets begin the Rocket Red Nose Classic in Neenah December 28th. Their first game is against #1 in Division 1 Stevens Point at 4:30 PM.

Published on 12/19/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's boys' swim squad would finish the 2025 calendar year with a 115-43 loss to Rhinelander at the Hodag Pool Thursday evening. The Hatchets would come away with one first-place finish in the dual meet. Bruce Peetz would win the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:32.26. The loss drops Tomahawk's dual record to 1-6 on the season. The Hatchets will take a couple of weeks off before their next meet, a double dual in Medford with the host and Lakeland January 6th

Published on 12/17/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's hockey squad continued their dominant start to the season with their second straight shutout win Tuesday night, defeating Waupaca, 7-0. The Hatchets got consistent and persistent offensive output from their top line once again. Jonah Dickens came away with a hat trick. Tomahawk also got goals from Landyn Seymour, Oliver Childers, Brayden Lamer, and Jett Reilly. The win puts Tomahawk at 7-0 on the season and 4-0 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets will return home for a non-conference showdown at SARA Park Saturday afternoon against West Bend. Tune in for the broadcast on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 12:35 and opening faceoff at 1:00 PM. Alex Koch and Zach Garner will be in the broadcast booth.

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