Groups want more planning for future wolf hunts Vaccine eligibility to expand in Wisconsin later this month COVID relief bill expected to help rural communities in Michigan Great Lakes water levels down a bit, but still high

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WXPR News, Friday, March 12, 2021

Wisconsin to announced COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expansions Local school districts working to vaccinate educators Newbold referendum calls for expansion of town hall and shop

WXPR News: Thursday, March 11, 2021

Wisconsin’s Green Fire says Wisconsin is falling behind in renewable energy production Walleye populations are recovering in Forest and Florence counties Vilas County adding 21 sites and possibly a playground to Torch Lake RV Campground First whooping crane hatched at a Wisconsin foundation dies

WXPR News: Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Wisconsin is reporting its lowest daily COVID-19 count since June Grant funding will help North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board fill need for healthcare workers in rural areas Northern Wisconsin’s economy is recovering slowly from the pandemic, but some things will likely never be the same

WXPR News: Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Northland Pines School District partners with Wisconsin Telelift to spread internet access to rural areas Public health officials encourage residents to test well water for manganese and bacteria A growing number of people with Alzheimer’s disease takes a toll on health care systems Northwoods wildlife rehabilitation center urges drivers to slow down as exposed carcasses draw wildlife to roadways

WXPR News: Monday, March 8, 2021

Hotline will answer vaccine questions in Wisconsin Water levels high, just a decade after low water concerns Political expert things COVID-19 response swung Wisconsin against Trump LUHS Board reaches contract agreement with administrator

WXPR News, Friday, March 5, 2021

Wisconsin Superintendent Candidates Square Off in Virtual Debate Michigan Business Groups Urge Return to the Office Rhinelander City Council Approves Vruwink as new City Administrator Minocqua Chain to See Some Boating Changes Millions May Become Available to Cities to Address PFAS Issues

WXPR News: Thursday, March 4, 2021

Pick ‘n Save will start receiving COVID-19 vaccine doses as COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin continue to decline Michigan will loosen virus limits for businesses and nursing homes starting Friday Feed Our Rural Kids’ fundraising campaign kicks off with $50,000 matching grant Wisconsin bill seeks to ban transgender athletes from participating in girl’s and women’s sports

WXPR News: Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Wisconsin will receive 47,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine Local school leaders and GOP lawmakers are calling on Gov. Evers to give emergency funding to rural school districts holding in-person classes Crandon woman receives scholarship through the Aspirus Scholars Program Bipartisan bill boosts pay for state public defenders

WXPR News: Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Wisconsin teachers, childcare workers and other newly eligible groups can begin getting vaccinated today A snowmobile accident killed a 50-year-old man in Mercer, WI over the weekend Thousands of Michiganders could be eligible for the state’s Tuition Incentive Program, but aren’t enrolled Lac du Flambeau canoe builder Wayne Valliere will be recognized in a video presentation hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts Thursday

WXPR News: Monday, March 1, 2021

DNR compiling data from wolf hunt that exceeded quota New group of Wisconsinites to receive COVID-19 vaccine Star Spangled Banner Act would require national anthem be played at taxpayer funded venues Voting proposals face veto threat

WXPR News: Friday, February 26, 2021

Wisconsin plans to enter next phase of COVID-19 vaccine rollout next week Wisconsin National Guard testing stations can now administer COVID-19 tests to children Wisconsin Assembly passes bipartisan unemployment bill Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development Chief Economist Dennis Winters will speak about the COVID economy at next month’s Science on Tap

WXPR News: Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Access to the Apostle Island National Lakeshore ice caves is becoming increasingly rare Wisconsin’s wolf hunt season has started, with more than 2,000 harvest permits approved Gov. Evers proposes $2.4 billion for building projects across Wisconsin Advocates for older residents support Gov. Evers’ state budget proposal

WXPR News: Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Wisconsin lists no coronavirus deaths for first time since September Gov. Tony Evers calls for investment in state roadways Appeals court denies DNR request to stop Wisconsin’s wolf hunt Apostle Ice Caves will remain closed this winter Rhinelander Area Food Pantry prepares for annual spring challenge

WXPR News: Monday, February 22, 2021

New snowmobile trail connects Taylor and Price counties Pilot version of COVID-19 vaccine registry to be launched Historic mansion in Merrill to be demolished Special enrollment period open for health insurance marketplace

WXPR News, Friday, February 19, 2021

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