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'Click It or Ticket' Seat Belt Campaign Returns Ahead of Summer Travel Season

Published on 05/19/2026 under News Northwoods law enforcement agencies are joining partners around the state in encouraging motorists to buckle up when hitting the road. This week marks the return of the annual Click-It or Ticket campaign an effort to increase the use of seatbelts. Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan says, "With an influx of travel expected for Memorial Day weekend, the Click It or Ticket campaign is a timely reminder to motorists that wearing a seatbelt is one of the best ways to protect yourself on the road." Carnahan added, "Whether it's just a quick trip or you're traveling across the state, always make sure everyone in the vehicle is buckled up." Violators may be cited, but the goal of the campaign is to encourage a long-term change in driver and passenger behavior. In addition to increased enforcement during Click It or Ticket, the DoT will also increase public messaging including through traditional and social media as well as electronic road signs. The annual campaign coincides with Memorial Day weekend, which traditionally kicks off the summer travel season. As more vehicles are out on the roads during this holiday and throughout the summer, law enforcement officials are asking all drivers to buckle up, slow down, and remove any distractions behind the wheel. Aerial Enforcement Planned this Week: Speaking of State Patrol Safety campaigns: the agency also announced plans to conduct aerial enforcement around the state this week, watching for speeders and reckless drivers from above. That includes a local patrol heading into the weekend. An eye in the sky above Highway 51 in Oneida County on Friday. We'll have a bit more on these efforts later this week. Tuesday, May 19 · I-94 – Kenosha County Friday, May 22 · WIS 57 – Door County · US 51– Oneida County Sunday, May 24 · I-41 – Outagamie County

Published on 05/19/2026 under News Summer recreation season is right around the corner, and a new video highlights some of the opportunities right here in Lincoln County. In the latest installment of an ongoing partnership with Discover Wisconsin, host Lindsay Hayes takes visitors on tour of several hidden gems of Lincoln County. 'A Family Getaway in Lincoln County', begins in Camp New Wood County Park in Merrill, a scenic sixteen-acre spot right on the Wisconsin River. Thanks to recent county investments, the park now features upgraded electrical campsites, new restrooms, a kayak launch, and direct access to the Ice Age Trail. After a quick round of mini-golf and some food, Hayes heads to the Prairie River for a fly-fishing adventure with local angler Joe Krznarich. Krznarich was featured in a previous Discover Wisconsin short. Over the years, Lincoln County and Discover Wisconsin have teamed up to produce a number of video segments focused on the people, locations, events and activities of Lincoln County. A dog-sled production won a regional Emmy Award last fall. The latest video was released Friday on the Discover Wisconsin YouTube Channel. We'll include a link in the online version of the story.

Published on 05/19/2026 under News The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in an ongoing investigation into a series of copper wire thefts. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report, investigators are looking into thefts of copper wire from approximately ten Frontier roadside work sites in Lincoln County over the last few weeks. They noted that similar thefts have been reported outside of the county as well. Detectives are actively investigating the cases and are collaborating with outside law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and identify the suspects. The Sheriff's Office asks the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious vehicles, individuals, or activities near roadside work sites to local law enforcement.

Published on 05/19/2026 under News A 'jiggly junco' outlasted a massive meadowlark, tubby tree swallow, and ginormous goldfinch in the annual Wisconsin Fat Bird Week fan vote. The annual event is put on by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and Save Out Song Birds. But beyond the social media fun and "junc in the trunk" jokes is an important mission. Organizers say the competition aims to raise awareness for Wisconsin's native birds and their diet, critical for their twice-annual migration. They encourage people to help local birds reach champion weight right at home by planting native trees and wildflowers, which provide the high-fat seeds and insects they need. You can also protect them by treating your windows to prevent collisions, or by joining the Great Wisconsin Birdathon. Shelly Torkelson from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin says, "It can be easy to become overwhelmed and apathetic when you hear about loss of wildlife habitat, invasive species, etc. But Wisconsin Fat Bird Week tries to inspire action through fun and friendly competition." Additional information including all of the photos is available on the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin website.

Published on 05/19/2026 under News It's National EMS Week, and the Pine River First Responders have a major reason to celebrate, and residents will be safer. Thanks to a state grant of over $15,000, the department has purchased critical new equipment including three new AEDs. This means every single first responder in the township, along with several front-line fire vehicles, is now equipped with a lifesaving defibrillator. Formed in 2006, the Pine River First Responders team handles about 75 medical calls a year, and they're looking to invest remaining funds into growing their team through recruitment, training and equipping additional first responders Pine River residents interested in learning more can stop by their monthly meetings, the second Wednesday of each month at 6pm at the fire station.

Published on 05/19/2026 under News Those looking to cast a line this summer in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest may have some new fishing docks. Utilizing funding from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, Forest Service crews installed new fishing docks on five lakes located within the forest lands. That includes three spots in Price County at Sailor, Round, and Blockhouse lakes in Price County. The upgrades were funded through the CNNF staffer Chris Geidel says, "These improvements help provide safe, reliable, and accessible recreation opportunities for residents and visitors enjoying National Forest lands." The new docks are designed with durable, low-maintenance materials that can stand up to Wisconsin weather while improving safety and accessibility for anglers of all ages and abilities. Recreation leaders say the project not only improves outdoor access, but also supports tourism and rural communities that rely on visitors enjoying the Northwoods experience.

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Hatchet Spring Sports Recap 5/18/26

Published on 05/18/2026 under Sports Hatchet Baseball Survives in 7th, Sweep Antigo The Hatchet baseball squad overcame five errors to edge out Great Northern Conference foe Antigo on the road Monday night, winning, 4-3. The win by Tomahawk is their third straight overall and second straight Great Northern Conference victory. Wally Horabik went two for four with two triples. Horabik also picked up the win on the mound, allowing just one run over three innings of relief. Horabik would also score the go-ahead run on an error off a ground ball by Brody Hilgendorf. Nick Arndt also went two for four on the day. Jonah Dickens went four for four with a double and a run scored. Starting pitcher Cash Olsen gave up two runs in four innings of work. The win puts Tomahawk at 8-9 on the season and 6-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action against #6 in Division 3 Stratford at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field today. First pitch is at 5:00. Tomahawk Golf Places Third in Mosinee To Wrap Up Regular Season The Hatchet golfers would wrap up their regular season placing third in their final Great Northern Conference meet at Indianhead Golf Course in Mosinee Monday. The Hatchets finished with a team score of 349, tied with Merrill and two strokes ahead of Rhinelander. The top Hatchet golfer was Jake Albert, who placed sixth overall and finished with an 81. Rocco Carew and Brayden Lamer tied for second on the team and 15th overall with an 89. Rounding out the top five were Jaxon Kaiser with a 90 and Oliver Childers with a 96. This concludes the 2026 Hatchet Golf Regular Season. The WIAA Division 2 Golf Meet is next Tuesday at Turtleback Golf Course in Rice Lake. Tee-off is at 9:00.

Published on 05/16/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's field throwers competed at the Thunder Throw in the Woods Invite in Minocqua Saturday morning. For the Hatchet boys, two athletes finished in the top ten in shot put. Michael Samundsen finished with a 42'7.5" throw. Ethan Gibeault had a 38'10" toss. The two seniors joined Elliot O'Connor in the top ten in discus. Samundsen was the top Hatchet with a throw of 114'4". In the female shot put, it was two freshmen that placed in the top ten. Abbigail Doleshal had a throw of 26'8". Lillian Rigby had a throw of 21'4". In the discus, both Doleshal and Rigby placed in the top five. Doleshal had a throw of 94'1". The Great Northern Conference Track & Field Meet is Tuesday at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander.

Published on 05/15/2026 under Sports Hatchet Baseball Comes Alive, Holds Off Crandon The Hatchet baseball squad notched their second consecutive win in as many days, outlasting the Crandon Cardinals, 6-3. Tomahawk scored in every inning but the first, going ahead for good in the third. The Hatchets were able to withstand a Cardinal rally in the fifth to seal the victory. Jonah Dickens picked up the win on the mound, allowing just three runs on four hits while striking out six. Wally Horabik, Colin Black, and Brody Hilgendorf each had an extra-base hit. Dickens went two for four with an RBI while Max Larson went two for three. The win puts Tomahawk at 7-9 on the season and 5-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets will take the weekend off and get set for their final road game of the season in Antigo Monday. First pitch is at 5:00. Childers Propels Tomahawk Golf to 2nd in St. Germain The Hatchet golfers bounced back and finished second in their invite at St. Germain Golf Club, hosted by Northland Pined Friday afternoon. Tomahawk finished with a team score of 352, 17 strokes behind first-place Rhinelander. Two Hatchets placed in the top ten overall. Oliver Childers placed fifth with an 82. Jaxon Kaiser placed ninth overall with an 89. The final Great Northern Conference meet of the season will be Monday at Indianhead Golf Course in Mosinee. Tee-off is at 1:00.

Published on 05/14/2026 under Sports Tomahawk Softball Wraps Up 2026 With Extra Innings Thriller The Hatchet softball squad would wrap up Great Northern Conference play Thursday evening with a thrilling victory over the Merrill Blue Jays in eight innings, 8-6. Tomahawk would notch their first six runs of the day in the fifth and sixth innings. Sophie Olsen ripped a two-run double to tie the game at two. Averi Petta would follow that up with a two-run home run to put the Hatchets ahead. The other runs scored were on wild pitches. After Merrill tied the game and forced extra innings, the Hatchets would score their final two runs in the top of the eighth on errors. Camryn Kraklow allowed just two earned runs in the victory. Cracklow and Ellie Micke crossed the plate twice in the game. The Hatchets improve to 10-11 and 6-8 in Great Northern Conference play. Tomahawk wraps the regular season Tuesday at St. Croix Central. First pitch is at 4:00. Sixth-Inning Rally Leapfrogs Tomahawk Baseball Over Merrill Tomahawk baseball's bats woke up Thursday night at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field as they would come back to defeat Merrill, 8-4. The Hatchets trailed 4-3 headed into the bottom of the sixth inning before rolling off five runs to seal the victory. Tomahawk tied the game on a run scored by Wally Horabik off of Nick Arndt reaching on an error. However, The unsung hero was Hudson Evans, who hit a pinch-hit two-run single to put Tomahawk ahead. The Hatchets would add two more runs with a Logan Norman RBI double and a run scored by Jasper Ertl on a passed ball. Wally Horabik would pick up the win on the mound, pitching three scoreless innings. The win puts Tomahawk to 6-9 on the season and 5-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back on the diamond tonight for a non-conference showdown with Crandon at TK Field. First pitch is at 6:30. Childers Takes Top Spot, Hatchet Golf 5th in Lakeland The Hatchet Golfers would place fifth in their Great Northern Conference Invite at Trout Lake Golf Course in Minocqua Thursday afternoon. Tomahawk would finish with a team score of 338, two strokes behind the host, Lakeland. However, the biggest bright spot came from Oliver Childers, who took the top spot in the meet with a 75. Jake Albert was second on the team and 11th overall with an 82. Tomahawk is back on the course today with an invite at the St. Germain Golf Club today. Tee-off is at Noon.

Published on 05/13/2026 under Sports The Hatchet golfers would fall back to the middle of the pack in their Great Northern Conference meet Wednesday at Northwood Golf Club in Rhinelander, placing fourth. Tomahawk would finish with a score of 354, five strokes behind Rhinelander and eight strokes ahead of Northland Pines. The finish marks the sixth GNC Meet in which Tomahawk placed fourth or lower. Oliver Childers placed ninth overall with an 84. Rounding out the top three for the Hatchets are Jaxon Kaiser with an 86 and Jake Albert with an 87. Tomahawk is back in action today for their next Great Northern Conference meet at Trout Lake in Minocqua. Tee-off is at 3:00.

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