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Tomahawk National Night Out Returns Tuesday; Continues to Grow

Published on 08/04/2026 under News Tomahawk residents will once again have the chance to meet local first responders and enjoy a family-friendly evening as National Night Out returns to Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday. National Night Out is part of a nationwide campaign spanning more than four decades aimed at strengthening relationships between community members and public safety agencies. Two years ago, the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce led the effort to bring the campaign to the area. Now in its third year, the local event continues to grow, featuring more than 20 interactive booths with obstacle courses, bounce houses, coloring stations, games, and activities for all ages. Attendees can also meet members of local law enforcement, fire crews, and EMS. Tomahawk Chamber Director Charis Lau says the event's success is made possible by strong support from local businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community members. Proceeds from the first two years have been donated to Tomahawk's volunteer fire departments to support their work in the area. Beyond public safety agencies, several other community groups and organizations will be present, including the WJJQ booth, along with a variety of local food vendors. National Night Out is free to attend and runs from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at Veterans Memorial Park.

Published on 08/04/2026 under News One person is dead and another is in custody following a single-vehicle rollover early Saturday morning in Taylor County. According to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, first responders were dispatched shortly after 1:00 a.m. to Highway 73 in the Town of Aurora. Investigators say the vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch before re-entering the highway, rolling over, and coming to rest in the middle of the road. Authorities identified the victim as 36-year-old Nathan Burke of Black River Falls, who was ejected from the vehicle and later succumbed to his injuries. The second occupant, 45-year-old Bradley Olson, also of Black River Falls, was treated for injuries before being taken into custody on drug-related charges. Investigators noted that neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation and was the first of two fatal crashes in Taylor County within a few hours of each other early Saturday morning.

Published on 08/04/2026 under News One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash involving a house being transported along a Taylor County road early Saturday morning. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office reported that the crash occurred just after 3:00 a.m. on County Highway O near Oak Drive in the Town of Holway. According to investigators, a tractor pulling a house westbound was struck on the corner by an oncoming eastbound car. The car traveled beneath the house structure and collided with a pickup truck following behind the load. The driver of the car, 19-year-old Dylan Mickelson of Abbotsford, died at the scene. His passenger was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Authorities stated that the tractor operator and the pickup driver, both men from Thorp, were uninjured. The Wisconsin State Patrol is assisting with the ongoing investigation. This was the second of two fatal crashes in Taylor County occurring within a few hours of each other early Saturday.

Published on 08/04/2026 under News Members of the Merrill Fire Department recently traveled south to Wisconsin Rapids for a special assignment. Year-round, firefighters from across Wisconsin donate their time to keep the Wisconsin Fire and EMS Memorial pristine. Volunteers assist with mowing, landscaping, and maintenance around the park grounds and museum. This past week was Merrill's turn to step up. A team of current firefighters, department retirees, and family members made the trip to lend a hand. In a message thanking the crew, memorial organizers noted that their hard work ensures the grounds remain a dignified, beautiful place to honor Wisconsin's fallen heroes. The project hits close to home for Merrill firefighters. Former Chief Adlord Talbot, who led the department in the 1930s and '40s, is among those honored at the memorial.

Published on 08/04/2026 under News The Kwahamot Water Ski Team is helping introduce the next generation to the sport in Tomahawk. With the team's competition season complete, dozens of young skiers have spent the past several days learning the basics during the club's annual youth ski camp. Organizers say many participants got up on water skis for the very first time. Ahead of tonight's regular Ski Show, the public will have a chance to see what the campers have learned during a Junior Show Tuesday evening at 6:30 in Kwahamot Bay. The free performance will showcase the new skills the young skiers have developed over the course of the camp while giving family, friends, and the community a chance to cheer them on.

Published on 08/04/2026 under News Fair season is in full swing, and one of the oldest and largest in the area kicks off today. The Wisconsin Valley Fair in Wausau got underway a bit earlier this morning. Over the past few weeks, organizers have been preparing Marathon Park for the tens of thousands of fair-goers expected over the next six days. The fair is rich in history, this marks the 158th edition. All the classic fair elements will also be back from fried food and carnival games to rides and 4-H exhibits. Many pick their date to attend the fair based on the grandstand performance. Those performances kick off this evening with Chris Janson. Another country act follows Wednesday with Shenandoah. On Thursday rockers Skillet will take to the stage. Musicians will give way to cowboys and cowgirls with a rodeo on Friday and Saturday. The Fair will wrap up on Sunday matinee demolition derby. The Wisconsin Valley Fair runs through Sunday.

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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.

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