3/25/2026

PRESQUE ISLE - A residential fire was reported in Vilas County early Monday afternoon on South Bayview Road, prompting a response from the Presque Isle Fire Department.

Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the garage and the home’s exterior. The homeowner had evacuated safely, and all occupants were accounted for. The house is currently uninhabitable due to damage to the exterior, garage, and attic, along with interior smoke and water damage. Multiple departments assisted. The Presque Isle Fire Department advises the public to store fireplace ashes, which can retain heat, in metal containers away from structures.

3/25/2026

HAZELHURST — The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was called to a UTV accident near Hazelhurst Monday afternoon.  The call for help came in at around 4pm Monday when first responders arrived, they found the UTV operator trapped underneath the UTV.  The operator given CPR at the scene and was then transported by ambulance to a local hospital to be transported by MedEvac for further medical evaluation.

3/25/2026

BUTTERNUT – Next month the Butternut School District in Southern Ashland County will hold a referendum to raise more money for day-to-day operations of the school district.  The Butternut School District is seeking $500,000 dollars per year for three years. Even if the measure passes, the school will still need to trim $500,000 from its existing operating budget. Projections indicate that the new mill rate will be between $8.77 and $9.22 per thousand dollars of property value.  More information can be found on the Butternut school website.