WJJQ Radio

Recent News

Music on the River Kicks Off 19th Season with BD Greer and the Gents

Published on 06/24/2026 under News After a rainout for last week's season opener, Tomahawk's Music on the River is set to return for its summer season this evening, as long as Mother Nature cooperates. Tomahawk Music on the River is entering its 19th season with seven weeks of Wednesday concerts at the Memorial Park Pavilion. The scenic setting on the shores of the Wisconsin River allows concertgoers to enjoy the show not only on land, but also from the water. It's not unusual to see groups of people watching by boat near the shore. Kicking off the shows this year will be a newcomer to Music on the River. BD Greer and the Gents will be entertaining the crowd this evening. The band is based out of Milwaukee. Greer is renowned for her versatile voice, described as reminiscent of classic legends like Aretha Franklin and Peggy Lee. She delivers captivating performances that seamlessly blend soul and jazz, while her high-energy stage presence easily engages crowds. With some rain in the forecast this afternoon, a venue change to SARA Park is possible. Organizers hope to make a decision by 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. Stay tuned to WJJQ for any announcements. Music begins at 6 p.m.

Published on 06/24/2026 under News Property owners can play a critical role in protecting the world's declining pollinator population. This week marks National and State Pollinator Week, and a number of local agencies are educating the public on the vital role that pollinators play while encouraging people to create their own pollinator habitats. All week long, groups will be hosting pollinator events, seminars, and workshops. While much of the focus is typically on bees and butterflies, other key pollinators include moths, native fly species, beetles, hummingbirds, and even bats. These pollinators are crucial not only to our food chain but to our entire ecosystem. Pollinated plants also help feed local wildlife, clean the air, and stabilize the soil. Over the years, there has been a concerted effort to expand pollinator gardens and habitats across the Northwoods. These natural spaces are filled with native plants that attract pollinators by providing both food and shelter. They are simple projects that can easily be created in backyards and home gardens by leaving small, natural areas undisturbed. We'll have more details on how to create your own pollinator space this week.

Published on 06/24/2026 under News Another generation of peregrine falcons has taken to the skies of North Central Wisconsin. No longer balls of fluff, Wisconsin Public Service announced that all four chicks at the Weston Power Plant near Wausau have successfully taken their first flights. This year's cast of falcons were named after local television and radio personalities: Kyle Prey-zorski, Matt Tweet, Featherson Lehmann, and Jade Eggshell. The young peregrines will spend the next month sharpening their flying and hunting skills before heading off on their own. Each bird is carrying a solar-powered tracking tag, allowing researchers to follow their travels after they leave the nest. This is the first time WPS has used the technology, and only the second time it has been used with peregrine falcons in the United States. The successful fledging season continues a conservation success story that has helped peregrine falcons recover from near-extinction in Wisconsin. Since the early 1990s, WPS and We Energies have banded and named 476 peregrine falcons at their facilities across the state.

Published on 06/24/2026 under News The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking for public input as it develops a new master plan for the Langlade County portion of the Wolf River State Trail. The planning effort follows the end of a cooperative management agreement between the DNR and Langlade County earlier this year. The state agency has now assumed planning authority for the trail and will update a management plan that was originally created in 2006. The 44-mile Wolf River State Trail follows a former railroad corridor through Langlade and Forest counties. In Langlade County, trail users currently enjoy activities including hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV and UTV riding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Residents are invited to learn more and share their ideas at a public meeting July 15 at the Antigo Public Library. An open house begins at 5:30 p.m., with a DNR presentation scheduled for 6 p.m. Public comments and survey responses will also be accepted through July 31 as the DNR works to guide future management and recreational use of the trail.

Published on 06/24/2026 under News Governor Evers made a stop in the Northwoods Tuesday, shovel in hand. The Governor is once again on his annual Pothole Patrol tour, a campaign designed to highlight state funding for roads. Yesterday, he made his way to Antigo. Joined by city officials and the local street crew, he helped fill several potholes along South Dorr Street. While the actual filling of the potholes is symbolic, the Governor is also using the tour to discuss efforts to boost local infrastructure funding. Since Evers took office, the state has improved more than 9,600 miles of roads. Officials note that this is enough distance to drive from Wausau to Disney World in Florida and back three times, with miles to spare. They said these investments ensure that the state's infrastructure can meet the needs of a 21st-century workforce and economy, which remains a top priority for the administration. The Pothole Patrol Tour has been an annual tradition for Governor Evers since he took office, dating back to 2019. Yesterday's visit to Antigo was one of two stops on the day, along with a visit to Montello.

Published on 06/24/2026 under News A Spring Valley man was arrested following a brief vehicle pursuit in Lincoln County on Sunday. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report, a patrol deputy initially attempted a traffic stop for speeding on Taylor Street in the City of Merrill. The deputy reported that the driver initially sped off, resulting in a brief chase before eventually pulling over and stopping. The driver was taken into custody for fleeing or eluding an officer in a vehicle. He was transported to the Lincoln County Jail. Also on Sunday, a driver was injured and arrested following a crash in the Town of Corning. According to the Sheriff's Report, deputies were dispatched to South Branch Road and Natzke Road for a single-vehicle crash. The driver told deputies she swerved to miss a deer, causing her to lose control of the vehicle, which ultimately wound up in the ditch. The deputy noted signs of impairment when speaking with the driver and requested field sobriety tests. As a result of those tests, she was placed under arrest for a first-offense OWI. She sustained minor injuries in the crash. The number of vehicle-versus-deer collisions remains elevated, with 13 reported this past week on Lincoln County roadways.

+ Read More

Sports Headlines

Gibeault Places 3rd in 400 meter dash

Published on 06/06/2026 under Sports In the WIAA Division 2 State Track & Field Meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse this weekend. Elise Gibeault and Ellie Micke competed in three separate events. Gibeault's top finish came in the 400 meter dash, placing third with a time of 56.7 seconds. Gibeault would finish 2.26 seconds behind state champion Harper Sheehan of Hayward. In her final event, the Hatchet Junior would set a brand new school record in the 200 meter dash with a time of 25.38 seconds, a full second behind Sheehan. As for Micke, her season would end in the High Jump Preliminaries. Micke would finish tied for 12th with Martin Luther's Dynasty Fancher. This concludes the Tomahawk Track & Field Season.

Published on 06/03/2026 under Sports The Hatchet golfing season would end in the WIAA Division 2 Sectional Meet at Spooner Wednesday, placing ninth at the Spooner Golf Club. Tomahawk would finish with a 345, 13 strokes behind St. Croix Central. The top Hatchet golfer in the Sectional meet was Jake Albert, who placed 28th overall with an 82. Rounding out the top three were Rocco Carew with an 83 and Oliver Childers with an 87. Jaxon Kaiser finish with a 93 and Brayden Lamer finished with 100. This concludes the Tomahawk golfing season.

Published on 05/29/2026 under Sports Junior Athlete Elise Gibeault and Sophomore Athlete Ellie Micke would become the only Hatchets to qualify for the WIAA Division 2 State Track & Field Meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse next weekend. Gibeault would finish second in both the 200 and 400 meter dashes. Gibeault would re-set personal bests and school records in both events. The Junior finished with a run of 25.74 seconds in the 200 meter dash and a run of 56.39 seconds in the 400 meter dash. Gibeault would place behind only Hayward's Harper Sheehan in both events. As for Micke, she was the last qualifier in the field in the High Jump. Micke tied for the 4th spot in the sectional and would advance by way of tiebreaker. Micke's leap in the High Jump was 5'3". Gibeault and Micke will compete in the WIAA Division 2 State Meet in La Crosse Friday. Field Events begin at 3:00 PM. Running events begin at 3:30 PM.

Published on 05/28/2026 under Sports Despite coming back from down four runs in the fifth inning, Tomahawk's baseball squad would fall in extra innings in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field to the Crandon Cardinals, 8-5. The Hatchets trailed 5-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning before tying the game up behind two-run hits from Nick Arndt and Max Larson. After the Hatchets stranded the winning run on third in the seventh, Crandon rolled off three runs off Hatchet pitcher Logan Norman to take the lead. Tomahawk would bring the tying run to the plate, but Arndt flew out to center to end the game and the season. Arndt finished two for five with a triple and two RBIs. Max Larson finished one for five with a double and two RBIs. Despite pitching five scoreless innings and retiring ten straight, Norman absorbed the loss on the mound. The Hatchets finish the 2026 season with a 9-11 record and a 7-7 Great Northern Conference record. Tomahawk graduates Norman, Arndt, Jonah Dickens, Wally Horabik, Colton Seslar, and Brody Hilgendorf.

Published on 05/27/2026 under Sports The Marawood Conference Champion Prentice Golf Team won the WIAA Regional Championship on Tuesday at the Inshalla Country Club. The Bucs set a school scoring record with a 297. Ladysmith finished 30 strokes behind Prentice. Eliah Harding led the way with an even par 70, Matti Heikkinen shot a 74, Hagan Isaacson a 76, Evan Lord a 78 and Jackson Isaacson shot a 79. Prentice will compete in the WIAA Sectional Meet on Tuesday at Big Fish Golf Club in Hayward. The first tee times are at 9:00 am.

+ Read More

Current Weather

Quick Links

WJJQ Daily Features

5:00 until 10:00AM
Jeff in the Morning
Zach with the News

9:35AM
Monday - Friday
Morning Conversation

8:30am - 9:00am
Monday – Saturday
Trig’s Trading Mart
Call (715) 453-4481 to buy, sell, wanted, trade or help your neighbor.

Listen Live While On The Go!
Stream 92.5FM Live To Your Mobile Device.