4/10/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from tomorrow night through the middle of next week. A couple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms, especially to our south in parts of Northern Wisconsin could occur during the early to middle part of the week, with the best chance occurring Monday evening. Elevated water levels will continue along many rivers, with minor flooding at a few locations throughout the weekend. Runoff from heavy rainfall and rapid snow melting in the Upper Peninsula could cause river flooding to become more widespread and significant during the early to mid-part of next week.

4/09/2026

VILAS COUNTY - A St. Germain man is scheduled for trial in Vilas County in early 2027 for the fatal stabbing of his 61-year-old sister, Kelly Johnson, in the Town of Cloverland on March 21st of last year. 57-year-old James Johnson is charged with first-degree intentional homicide with a dangerous weapon. He has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, necessitating a dual legal process regarding the facts and his mental state. A judge set the trial to begin on February 9, 2027, with a pre-trial conference on December 15th of this year.

4/09/2026

MERCER – In the only contested race in Iron County in Tuesday’s election was for two Mercer Board of Supervisors seats.  Results from that 4-way race were released yesterday.  In voting the winners of those 2 board seats are Kevin Towne with 307 votes and Roxanne Lutgen with 297 votes.  James Schmidt had 233 votes and David McNutt with 219 votes.  Christan Brandt did not seeking re-election.