At 100 years old, Marshfield Marine veteran Donald Sleeter finally visited the Iwo Jima memorial in D.C. — the battle that wounded him 80 years ago. His Honor Flight reminds us the window to honor WWII heroes is closing fast.

At 93, Rhinelander’s Larry Rappley still logs the Northwoods, splits firewood, and raises funds for homeless veterans—proving age is just a number when you love the work.

As Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race heats up, Act 10 — the controversial 2011 law that limited public employee bargaining rights — is back in the spotlight, with major implications for Northwoods workers and taxpayers.

A 27-year-old man was injured Monday morning near Belmont when a hit-and-run driver struck him as he cleared debris from Stratton Lake Road. Portage County authorities seek tips on a dark sedan.

Three Lakes’ oldest building, the 1882 Johnson House, is getting an $81,000 community-funded restoration. The project preserves pioneer-era craftsmanship and Northwoods heritage for future generations.

Metal artist Don Gaber transforms century-old logging tools into an 8-foot Hodag sculpture for downtown Rhinelander, immortalizing donated artifacts and family history in public art.

Nearly 100 Northwoods veterans waited three hours on a Mosinee tarmac when their Honor Flight to D.C. hit TSA clearance issues. For men in their seventies and eighties, every delay matters.

Lincoln County Health Department’s Social Connection Challenge asks residents to complete 15 social activities by June 5, tackling the region’s loneliness crisis one bike ride, cookout, and phone call at a time.

The 55th Never Forgotten Honor Flight brought Northwoods veterans home to a 3 a.m. heroes’ welcome after delays and a full day touring D.C. memorials — proving no obstacle could diminish their long-awaited recognition.

Marathon City’s new $4.2M sports complex opened May 6th, built entirely through donations and community support. The donor-funded model offers a blueprint for small Northwoods towns.

Wild Instincts in Rhinelander is caring for over 100 baby animals this spring. Here’s what to do—and not do—when you find wildlife during yard work.

Marathon City’s new $4.2M sports complex opened after six years of community fundraising, transforming farmland into ballfields, courts, and a playground that signals the village’s commitment to young families.