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WPS Power Restoration Update: 95,000 Restored, Efforts Ongoing

Published on 04/01/2025 under News Restoration efforts continue across the Northwoods following a weekend ice storm which left tens of thousands without power. Wisconsin Public Service provided another update Monday evening. In that report, they said they had restored power to more than 108,000 customers across their region. As of Tuesday morning, their outage tracker showed approximately 30,000 customers without power, and that number has been dropping through the morning hours. Crews are working around the clock, and the company has also brought in line workers from elsewhere in Wisconsin and neighboring states to help in the massive effort to repair snapped utility poles, downed power lines and damaged electric equipment. According to the report, there have been more than 1,600 outage locations. While final details are still being gathered, WPS believes this response will be one of the largest restoration efforts in company history. As for restoration timelines, their goal is to restore power to more than 90% of affected customers by the end of Tuesday.

Published on 04/01/2025 under News It's Election Day in the state of Wisconsin, with voters heading to the polls on a variety of races and questions. There are a pair of high-profile state races including Supreme Court Justice and State Superintendent, and an amendment related to the state constitution related to voter ID. But the spring election also includes non-partisan local races like school boards, town boards, city councils and mayoral races. Ballots will differ based on where you live. Voters can visit myvote.wi.gov to preview their ballot. Here in Tomahawk specifically, the school board race features just two candidates for three seats, meaning a write-in will determine the third. Tomahawk City Council; three incumbents run unopposed. The City of Tomahawk has also placed an advisory question on the ballot related to the fluoridation of the city's water supply. Around the state, there are more than 85 school funding referendum questions on the ballot. Here in Northern Wisconsin, that includes voters in the Rhinelander, Elcho, Three Lakes and Wausau school districts. A quick reminder for voters up in Rhinelander. Due to storm damage at the Hodag Dome, they have moved their polls to James Williams Middle School, right across the parking lot.

Published on 04/01/2025 under News With thousands of people without power, and refrigerators, local health officials are reminding about food safety amid the outages. General guidance is perhaps the simplest, "When in doubt, throw it out." They recommend throwing out any food with an unusual odor, color, or texture. Never taste food to determine if it is safe to eat. To keep food safe, a refrigerator should maintain a temperature below 40 degrees, the freezer zero degrees. According to the CDC, perishable foods can go without refrigeration from around 4 hours. Danger items include meats, poultry, dairy and some produce. As for freezers, that actually depends on how much food is in there at the time. A half-full freezer will last about day without power, while a full freezer may last for two days as the frozen food provides its own insulation. Of course, to maintain the cold in your fridge or freezer, minimize opening and closing the doors while the power is out. The Oneida County Health Department has some additional tips, graphics, and information on their Facebook page.

Published on 04/01/2025 under News The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a hit and run crash over the weekend. Deputies were dispatched to an area of Highway 64/107 and County E in the Town of Scott on Saturday. The reporting party, a 64 year old Merrill man, said another vehicle struck his vehicle from behind. He said the suspect was traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the collision, and left the scene traveling north on County E. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspected vehicle. It is described as red, possibly a Nissan, with Illinois tags. The Sheriff's Office says it would have sustained substantial front end damage. No other information was provided. Anyone with information about the crash or the that vehicle are encouraged to call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 715-536-6272.

Published on 04/01/2025 under News Today marks the official start of the new Wisconsin fishing season. Before casting a line, anglers are reminded to review any new rules that may affect their favorite fishing spots and grab a new license. Although Wisconsin's general inland fishing season doesn't open until May 3, the DNR notes there are still some outstanding angling opportunities available throughout the state. That includes catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, open year round on most inland waters. A number of other locations have species specific opportunities for fish as well. This includes portions of the Wisconsin River starting near Tomahawk, as well as the five lakes that comprise the Northern Highlands Fishery Research Area up in Vilas County. Anglers can check out the DNR regulation guide or the DNR website to see which waters are open. It's also time to purchase a new fishing license, which runs from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. A single license for a Wisconsin resident will run $20; spouses get a discount when purchased together at $31. And anglers are also encourages to do a preseason check on fishing gear, boats, and trailers to ensure aquatic invasive species aren't being spread.

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Tomahawk Hatchets Claim First High School State Hockey Championship

Published on 03/10/2025 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet hockey team capped off the most successful season in school history by capturing the program's first State Championship. The Hatchets defeated the Amery Warriors 5-3 to claim the division 2 crown. Known for their explosive offense throughout the season, Tomahawk wasted little time jumping out in front with Jett Reilly scoring on a breakaway just 42 seconds into the game. Amery tied the game a few minutes later when forward Jacob Maxon beat Hatchet goaltender Trevor Seliskar from distance. While the Hatchets controlled play in the first, they were unable to regain their lead. The second period saw Amery take their first lead of the game when Elliot Greene put a tough angle shot into the net for a power play goal. The Hatchets tied the game and then regained the lead with successive goals, Jonah Dickens then Brayden Lamer with the power play. Sawyer Hanna scored what was eventually the game-winning goal early in the third period, tucking in a rebound off a Lamer shot from the point. The teams then traded scores to close out the game, with Reilly providing an insurance goal, followed by another Amery power play goal by Gavin Humpal. While Amery pulled their goaltender for an extra skater for the final three minutes, they were unable to generate many scoring chances, and the Hatchets held on for victory. Tomahawk was the consensus number 1 rated team in division two throughout the season and finished with a 25-3 record including the regular and postseason. The victory was deemed 'mission accomplished' by coach Dewey Reilly after the Hatchets, the smallest school to field a hockey program, were knocked out in the first round of the state tournament in 2024.

Published on 03/02/2025 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet Girls Basketball Team had their season come to an end on Friday, February 28 with a WIAA Regional Semi Final loss at Menomonie Nation. The final was 59-26 in favor of the Eagles. Tomahawk finishes their season with a 12-13 record. The twelve wins for Tomahawk are the most wins in a season since the 2002-03 season and tied for the fourth most wins in a season. Tomahawk won a playoff game for the second consecutive season, with their 50-35 win over Sturgeon Bay in the WIAA Regional Quarter Finals. Tomahawk finished the Great Northern Conference season with a 4-8 record. The Hatchets had three members of their team recognized on the all conference team. Junior Freya Alberg was Second Team All-Conference. Senior Claire Albert and Freshman Lizzy Long were both Honorable Mention All-Conference. Freya Alberg led Tomahawk with 348 points and 261 rebounds. Claire Albert had 249 points and led the Hatchets with 93 assists and 69 steals. Albert also set the school record for most career assists with 296 and most career steals with 239. Albert holds or is tied for five additional school records. The Hatchets tied a school record in their win over Elcho in December, when they held the Hornets to just 10 points. Tomahawk will graduate three seniors, Claire Albert, Gracie Long and Lydia Ziert.

Published on 03/01/2025 under Sports The Hatchet girls' basketball squad had their season come to an end at Menominee Nation High School in Keshena Friday, losing in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal, 59-26. In her final game, Claire Albert finished with 10 points. Freya Alberg had 15 points. Unfortunately, Alberg, Albert, and Anita Ziert were the only three Hatchets to find the scoreboard. Tomahawk finishes the 2024-25 season with a 12-13 record and a 4-8 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate three seniors, who are Albert, Lydia Ziert, and Gracie Long. The 12 wins by the Lady Hatchets is the most wins by a Hatchets squad since the 2002-03 season and the seventh most wins in a season in school history.

Published on 02/28/2025 under Sports The Hatchet boys' basketball squad finished their 2024-25 season on a sour note, losing to Antigo Thursday night, 72-52. Tomahawk will finish the season on a 15-game losing streak, a 4-20 record, and an 0-12 record in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are the #11 seed in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal. Tomahawk begins postseason play against #6 seed Menominee Nation Tuesday night. If the Hatchets pull of the upset, they will play at #3 seed Seymour next Friday. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 6:35 and opening tip at 7:00. Alex Koch and Terry Timm will be in the broadcast booth.

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