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DNR Launches 2021 'Keep Wildlife Wild' Student Poster Contest Published on 11/30/2020 under News

The DNR is encouraging young artists to enter their annual Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest which launched earlier this month.

The contest is open to Wisconsin fourth, fifth and sixth graders. The goal of the contest is to create a poster that teaches the importance of enjoying and observing wildlife in the wild and not keeping wildlife in homes or as pets.

While the poster contest is relatively new, the Keep Wildlife Wild initiative began in 2014 with a focus on providing information on animal behavior, tips on how to determine if a wild animal is truly orphaned and what to do if someone finds a wild animal in need of assistance.

Amanda Kamps is a DNR conservation specialist who oversees the initiative. In announcing the poster contest, she says, "The young artists never disappoint. The artwork and creativity we saw in the first two years of the poster contest impressed all the judges. It's inspiring to know these future leaders understand the importance of keeping our wildlife wild."

Multiple winners will be selected from each grade level and will be announced during Keep Wildlife Wild week in April. Rules and registration information is available on the DNR website.

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Tomahawk School District Exploring Sponsorships for Upgraded Gym Scoreboard

Published on 01/14/2026 under News The Tomahawk School District is looking to upgrade the scoreboard at their field house and will explore business partnerships to fund the project. At their meeting Tuesday, the Tomahawk School Board approved a recommendation the district to pursue and secure advertising sponsorships to fund the purchase and installation of a video scoreboard in the Field House. This came after a brief presentation from District Administrator Wendell Quesinberry. The district has been working with scoreboard manufacturer Daktronics to provide the upgraded tech. Quesinberry anticipated the scoreboard could be funded through five years of ad revenue at various sponsorship levels based on prominence. Board member Dave Long, who served on the committee pursuing the project, noted that in addition to enhancing field house events, it could also be an opportunity 'to get more kids involved' referring to some of the video production opportunities. And working with a company like Daktronics, whose equipment is widely used could even provide training opportunities for students beyond campus. The Board briefly suggested similar advertising funded opportunities for improvements in the pool area. After some additional conversation, the Board approved the pursuit of sponsorship and to continue exploring this project.

Published on 01/14/2026 under News Wisconsin is well known for its fishing, whether casting a line in the summer, or setting a tip-up during the winter. It takes work and investment to maintain a strong fishery and the DNR will be highlighting some of those efforts. Over the next two months, staffers will be ten conversations on various fishing topics, specifically focusing on northern waters. For example, a Rhinelander session on February 12 will focus on 35 Years Of Fisheries Management In Wisconsin's Ceded Territory. Another session January 27 will highlight trout management in Forest and Florence Counties. In addition to the in-person component, all of the conversations will be coupled with virtual opportunities allowing online attendance. The first of the ten discussions actually begins this evening with a conversation on walleye and sturgeon in the Fox River Valley. A full list of these fishery sessions is available on the DNR website.

Published on 01/14/2026 under News Some of the top senior golfers in the world will visit North Central Wisconsin in the coming years for major tournaments. The United States Golf Association announced that Sentry World in Stevens Point will host the 2028 US Senior Women's Open and 2034 Men's Senior Open Championship. The Champions Tour features some of the top golfers in the world age 50 and older including household names like John Daly, Fred Couples, Annika Soresnstam, and Wisconsin's own Steve Stricker. The announcement comes of the course hosted the 2023 Senior Open. John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer said in the announcement, "We are excited to return to SentryWorld and the state of Wisconsin to conduct these two premier senior events." Mike James, SentryWorld General Manager. "The 2023 U.S. Senior Open showed that the course can challenge the best players in the world when called upon. Hosting two more USGA championships keeps our focus and attention on maintaining the best version of SentryWorld as possible." The tournament will also bring an immediate boost to local businesses and the local economy during the events, while also showcasing the area as a golf destination for those tuning in on TV.

Published on 01/14/2026 under Sports The winning ways continued for Tomahawk Hockey Tuesday night as they would defeat fellow Division 1 opponent Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln at SARA Park, 5-2. After allowing the first goal in the first two minutes of the game, the Hatchets rolled off three in the first period to go ahead for good. Four different Hatchets found the back of the net. Jonah Dickens had two goals on the night. Jake Albert, Beau Stromberg, and Cole Peterson each scored. Tomahawk now stands at 12-3 on the season after the victory. The Hatchets have their fifth game in eight days coming up Thursday at SARA Park against Great Northern Conference foe Medford. Puck drop is at 7:00.

Published on 01/14/2026 under Sports The Hatchet girls' basketball squad would struggle at Great Northern Conference Powerhouse Mosinee Tuesday night, losing 68-20. Tomahawk would struggle offensively, putting up just four points in the first half. Anita Ziert led the way with ten points on the night, The Hatchets played their second game without starting guard Lizzy Long. The Hatchets fall to 8-4 on the season and 3-3 in Great Northern Conference play. Tomahawk heads back out on the road Friday night for another GNC Showdown at Medford. Tip-off is at 7:15.

Published on 01/14/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's boys basketball squad continued their rough season on the court Tuesday night, losing at home to Great Northern Conference foe Mosinee, 75-20. The Hatchets would struggle offensively, scoring just nine first half points. The loss drops Tomahawk to 2-9 on the season and 0-5 in Great Northern Conference action. The Hatchets are back at home Friday night to take on Great Northern Conference foe Medford. Tip is at 7:15.

Published on 01/14/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's female wrestlers came away with their second consecutive first-place scramble finish in back-to-back days at Edgar Tuesday night. The Hatchets came away with five first-place individual finishes. The top finishes came from Kylie Peissig, Abbie Rosenmeier, Lillian Taves, Cadence Thompson, and Aubrey Tollefson. The Hatchets now have three top-two finishes across four invites. The Hatchets travel to the other side of the state for a quad at Shawano Thursday. Events begin at 5:00.

Published on 01/14/2026 under News The Hatchet boys' swimmers notched their second dual victory of the regular season, defeating Lakeland at the Hatchet Pool Tuesday, 68-18. Tomahawk placed first in every event except for the 100 yard backstreoke. Bruce Peetz placed first in the 50 yard and 500 yard freestyle. Dane DeKiep took the top spot in the 200 freestyle. Aidan Sigl took first in the 100 yard freestyle. Max Amelse placed first in the 100 yard backstroke. Tomahawk's dual record now stands at 2-5. The Hatchets' next time in the pool is a double dual Thursday in Shawano. Events begin at 5:30.

Published on 01/14/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's hockey squad continued their undefeated stretch in Great Northern Conference play at SARA Park Monday with a dominating 8-0 victory over the Antigo Red Robins. After getting off to a slow start in the second period, the Hatchet offense picked up with seven goals in the final two. Jonah Dickens and Jett Reilly chipped in two goals a piece while Jake Albert and Brayden Lamer also found the back of the net. The win improves Tomahawk to 10-3 on the season and 6-0 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets turn right back around tonight and have a showdown with fellow Division I Sectional Opponent Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln at SARA Park. Alex Koch and Zach Garner are in the broadcast booth with the Fehrman Orthodontics Pregame Show at 6:35. Puck drop is at 7:00.

Published on 01/14/2026 under Sports The Hatchet girls' wrestlers notched their first top finish in an invite in the 2025-26 season Monday, placing first in the Lakeland GNC Scramble. Tomahawk placed first out of six teams with 155 team points. The Hatchets also finshed 10.5 points ahead of the host, Lakeland. Across weight classes, Tomahawk had three first-place finishes. Those came from Aubrey Tollefson at 113 points, Kaylee Roberts at 139 pounds, and Alena Cerkes at 147 pounds. Tomahawk turns right around and goes back on the road today for a quad out at St. Croix Falls. Events begin at 5:00.

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