5/21/2025

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Chris Taylor becomes the first liberal candidate to enter the 2026 race. The past two Wisconsin Supreme Court elections were won by liberal candidates and broke spending records.   Liberals will hold the majority until at least 2028.

5/20/2025

WESTERN U.P. / N. WISCONSIN – After the fire danger was considered low following rain late last week it’s starting to creep up again and is now at VERY HIGH due to low Relative Humidity and gusting winds. East winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph are forecast for this afternoon and early evening.  Minimum relative humidity values of 22 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. NO OUTDOOR OPEN DEBRIS BURNING is allowed today.  A WIND ADVISORY WILL GO IN EFFECT AT 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM TOMORROW for Bayfield County in our listening area.  You can Check burning restrictions and fire danger by going to the DNR Website. 

5/20/2025

LAND O' LAKES — A driver was uninjured after hitting a moose on Highway 45 just south of Land O' Lakes early yesterday morning.   The driver of a car struck the moose around 3:30 in the morning, striking the moose's back legs, according to Vilas County Sheriff's office.   The Vilas County Sheriff's Office and Wisconsin DNR responded to the scene and euthanized the moose, the Sheriff's office confirmed.  The DNR took possession of the moose.