2/09/2026

WISCONSIN - Wisconsin has recorded a total of eight snowmobile deaths since January 1st, compared to 11 deaths for all of 2025.  The DNR said it’s not clear what’s behind the increase in deaths, but more favorable snow conditions compared to previous winters, is resulting in a lot more trail activity.   The DNR reminds snowmobile operators to have headlights on, obey stop signs, and stay on marked trails. 

2/09/2026

MINOCQUA - The annual American Pond Hockey Invitational in Minocqua was this past weekend. The championship featured over 50 teams, including a premier division for former college players, from several states and the UK and a kid’s division. Pond hockey uses smaller rinks with four players per team. Games were all scheduled to end by 7 p.m. on Saturdays to encourage players and spectators to visit local restaurants and businesses. The championship game was played Sunday afternoon. Find more information including standings on the American Pond Hockey Facebook page.

2/06/2026

BAYFIELD - A Bayfield woman faces multiple felony charges, including fleeing, threatening a legal official, and spitting at an officer following a Jan. 7 traffic stop. Deputy Ryan Miller attempted a traffic stop of Kasie Gokee, 33, for expired registration, but Gokee fled at 65 mph on snowy roads until her truck entered a ditch. After ignoring commands, she advanced on the deputy and was tased. While being detained, she resisted, cursed, threatened, and repeatedly spit on Miller, necessitating a spit hood. Officers noted the odor of marijuana and intoxicants, finding two open Fireball bottles. Gokee, facing over 15 years if convicted, is seeking an attorney and has prior 2025 felony convictions for child abandonment and bail jumping.