WJJQ Radio

Recent News

ADRC Continues to Deliver Meals, Resources for Lincoln County Seniors

Published on 09/22/2026 under News For many Lincoln County residents, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) provides invaluable support, from nutritional assistance to navigating complex senior care options. As the local population continues to age, these services are becoming more essential than ever. Unlike most county-based ADRC offices, the ADRC of Central Wisconsin operates as a regional partnership serving Lincoln, Langlade, Marathon, and Wood Counties. During last week's meeting, the Lincoln County Board received an annual update from Executive Director Michael Rhea detailing the organization's regional impact. The ADRC's most visible initiative remains its nutrition program. Between home-delivered Meals on Wheels and congregational dining sites, the organization serves hundreds of meals in Lincoln County each week—and provided more than 170,000 meals across its four-county service area over the past year. Maintaining that reach has come with financial hurdles. Rhea noted that the ADRC continues to navigate rising food costs while operating on a relatively flat budget. These economic pressures have led to operational adjustments, including a reduction in the total number of meals delivered. To help offset budget deficits, the organization established a fund with the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin to encourage private donations. Volunteer support remains critical to keeping costs down. Approximately 384 volunteers contributed more than 26,000 hours of service over the past year—a contribution valued at roughly $855,000. Beyond nutrition, the "Resource" aspect of the ADRC remains a vital lifeline. Staff members help residents navigate public benefits, healthcare coverage, transportation assistance, and home care options. Ultimately, these efforts share a single focus: helping local seniors "age in place" and remain safely in their own homes for as long as possible.

Published on 09/22/2026 under News The School District of Rhinelander recently celebrated a major community investment in its students and the region's future workforce. On Monday afternoon, community members, district staff, and local leaders gathered for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a major capital improvement project. The highlights include a cutting-edge technical education area outfitted with new fabrication, welding, woodworking, and machining labs. District leaders say these state-of-the-art upgrades are designed to provide students with hands-on training to jump-start careers with local manufacturers and trade employers. "When our students walk into these spaces, we want them to see possibility," said Superintendent Eric Burke. "We want them to know that our community believes in them and is willing to invest in their success." The enhancements at Rhinelander High School are part of a broader $26 million capital improvement project approved by voters in April 2024, which includes investments at both the high school and James Williams Middle School. Following the ceremony, attendees toured the new facilities to see the community's investment in action firsthand.

Published on 09/22/2026 under News The Lincoln County Health Department is inviting new parents, grandparents, and caregivers to mark their calendars for its upcoming Community Baby Shower. Now in its fourth year, the free outreach event next month serves as a one-stop shop for local families looking for resources, support, and essential guidance on topics like safe sleep practices, car seat safety, and regional childcare options. The event features a variety of informational booths and community partner organizations, with new vendors joining each year to expand services for parent and child well-being. After holding its spring event in Tomahawk, the health department is bringing the shower back to Merrill at a new venue: the Merrill Enrichment and Expo Center. Local agencies, organizations, and groups interested in hosting a vendor booth still have a brief window to get involved. Event organizer Allie Renzelmann noted that a few spots remain open, with a registration deadline of Wednesday, September 23. Additional details and reminders will be released as the October 7 event approaches.

Published on 09/22/2026 under News A motorcycle operator was injured after a collision with a deer over Fall Ride weekend. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, responders were sent to County D in the Town of Harrison on Friday for a reported motorcycle vs deer crash with injuries. Deputies located a 57 year old man from Hurlbert Michigan, who reported the deer walked onto the road in front of his motorcycle and he was unable to avoid the collision. The man was treated for rib and leg injuries.

Published on 09/22/2026 under News Today marks the official start of autumn, but health professionals at Aspirus are using the season to shed light on a different kind of fall, the kind that impacts older adults. The warning comes during Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Physical therapists say a fall rarely comes completely out of nowhere. In fact, one of the earliest warning signs is simply a growing fear of losing your balance, which often leads people to slow down and skip out on everyday activities. "When people get the indication that their balance isn't very good, they tend to not want to move as much," said Aspirus Health physical therapist Jessica Brandt. "It creates a cycle where people limit what they do and where they go." Brandt emphasizes that physical decline doesn't have to be a given as we age. While going for walks is great exercise, adding targeted lower-body strength training is key. That is especially true for your ankles, which act as your body's first line of defense when you step on an uneven surface. "I think people have the misconception that getting weak and getting immobile is part of the aging process, and it doesn't have to be," Brandt said. "You can keep yourself moving and combat a lot of those things that make you more susceptible to falls."

Published on 09/22/2026 under News Just a head's up for residents here in the City of Tomahawk. The water department will begin conducting pressure testing on fire hydrants throughout the city this week. The testing may temporarily cause rusty or discolored tap water in affected areas. Waterworks officials advise residents who experience discoloration to run their cold water until it flows clear. The Water Department thanks the community for its patience during this routine maintenance. Locations scheduled for pressure testing include: • Tannery Rd at Tomahawk Iron & Metal • Bridge St at Bronsted Ave • W Mohawk Dr at Industrial Packaging Co. • N 4th St at Erv's Sale & Service • N 4th St at Mohawk Dr • N 4th St at Ace Hardware • N 4th St at Prospect Ave • W Lincoln Ave at N Tomahawk Ave • W Somo Ave at the WisDNR Building • S Tomahawk Ave at Wisconsin Ave • S 4th St at Spirit Ave • 1010 Theiler Dr • Southgate Dr at Brief St • Anna St at McKinley St • Whitetail Dr at the cemetery • Entrance to LP

+ Read More

Sports Headlines

Hatchet Cross Country Place in Top 20 at Smiley Invite

Published on 09/19/2026 under Sports The 2026 Smiley Invite at 9-Mile Park Saturday saw Tomahawk's Cross Country squads each finish in the top 15. The Hatchet girls placed 14th out of 28 Division 2 and 3 squads. Tomahawk's Top runners finished in the Top 20 individually. Elise Gibeault placed 16th with a time of 20:46. Charlee Lund placed 19th with a time of 20:50. As for the Hatchet boys, they would place 13th overall among Division 2 and 3 schools. Connor Zorn finished as the Hatchets' top runner, placing 50th with a time of 18:30. Jordyn Carew placed 70th with a time of 18:51. The next invite for Tomahawk will be at Big Stone Golf Course, hosted by Three Lakes. Events begin at 4:00. Girls Team Finishers: Prentice/Rib Lake - 4th Tomahawk 14th Three Lakes/Phelps - 18th Chequamegon - 20th Northland Pines - 22nd Boys Team Finishers: Prentice/Rib Lake - 3rd Chequamegon - 12th Tomahawk - 13th Laona-Wabeno - 17th Northland Pines - 18th

Published on 09/17/2026 under Sports The Hatchet girls' swimmers had their closest Conference dual meet of the season, losing at home to Ladysmith Thursday, 66-56. Tomahawk as a team had three first-place finishes in the dual meet. Kami Gabrich had two of them, coming in the 50 and 200 yard freestyles. Aubrey Tollefson placed first in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:27.09. The loss drops Tomahawk to 0-6 in Dual meets this season. The Hatchets are back in the pool next Thursday for another GNC Dual meet against Antigo. Events begin at 5:30.

Published on 09/17/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's volleyball squad's struggles would continue at the Hatchet House Thursday night as they would lose to non-conference perennial powerhouse Stratford, 25-22, 25-14, 25-16. Despite the strong start, the Hatchets were unable to overcome the consistent power and strength of the Tigers. The loss drops Tomahawk to 4-14 on the season and 0-3 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back on the court for a Great Northern Conference match in Antigo Tuesday. The match will be broadcast on the WJJQ app, online at wjjq.com, and on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Prematch Show at 6:35 and First serve at 7:00. Alex Koch and Matt Theiler will be in the broadcast booth.

Published on 09/15/2026 under Sports In the battle for Lincoln County Volleyball, Tomahawk was swept at the Hatchet House by the Merrill Blue Jays Tuesday night, 25-13, 25-12, 25-10. The Hatchets were unable to compete with the Blue Jays' serving and serve-receiving Tuesday. Lauren Reibe led the way with five kills for the Hatchets as they fall to 4-13 on the season and 0-3 in Great Northern Conference play. Tomahawk will have a night of practice before returning back to the Hatchet House Thursday for a showdown with perennial powerhouse Stratford. First serve is at 7:00.

Published on 09/13/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's volleyball squad would split their four matches at the Waupaca Invite over the weekend, improving their record to 4-12 on their season. The Hatchets' two losses were to the host, Waupaca, and fellow Sectional opponent Wittenberg-Birnamwood. However, their two wins would be over Wisconsin Rapids and Two Rivers. The Hatchets' win over Two Rivers came in three sets, 25-16, 21-25, 16-14. The Hatchets' record now stands at 4-12 on the season and 0-2 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets resume Great Northern Conference play Tuesday at the Hatchet House against Merrill. The Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Prematch Show will begin at 6:35 with first serve at 7:00. Alex Koch and Matt Theiler will be in the broadcast booth Tuesday night.

+ Read More

Current Weather

Quick Links

WJJQ Daily Features

5:00 until 10:00AM
Jeff in the Morning
Zach with the News

9:35AM
Monday - Friday
Morning Conversation

8:30am - 9:00am
Monday – Saturday
Trig’s Trading Mart
Call (715) 453-4481 to buy, sell, wanted, trade or help your neighbor.

Listen Live While On The Go!
Stream 92.5FM Live To Your Mobile Device.