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Wisconsin Valley Fair Announces Grandstand Line-Up Published on 04/18/2022 under News

Organizers of the Wisconsin Valley Fair have put the final touches on their entertainment, announcing their grandstand line-up and performers. The Fair in Wausau is scheduled to take place August 2 through the 7th.

Kicking off the fair on the evening of August 2 with Lee Greenwood, best known for his patriotic anthem "God Bless the USA." That performance will be followed by a fireworks display. On Wednesday, August 3rd, southern rockers .38 Special will take to the stage. And on Thursday August 4th it's modern country star Carly Pearce.

For the weekend, music will give way to some other activities including a rodeo on Friday and Saturday August 5th and 6th. And the Grand Stand Activities will close out Sunday August 7th with a Draft Horse Show followed by a Demolition Derby.

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Wisconsin Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week

Published on 04/07/2025 under News As we well know, Wisconsin's weather can be unpredictable and this week is dedicated to some of the extreme weather emergencies we see in the Badger state. The state is observing Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness week. Over the next few days, we'll share what you need to know about Wisconsin's weather concerns and how to make sure you and your family are safe. As we saw in Northern Wisconsin just last week with a major ice storm, severe weather can quickly cross the area and leave a lasting impact. In addition to winter weather, Wisconsin had more than 40 tornadoes touch down last year. Other common weather concerns include lightning, flooding, and wildfires. Greg Engle, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator says,"It is essential people take time during this important week to ensure each Wisconsinite knows what to do when a tornado warning or severe storm is in their area." We'll have a bit more throughout the week. It all leads up to the annual statewide tornado drill scheduled for Thursday.

Published on 04/07/2025 under News It's been just over a week since a winter weather storm crossed Northern Wisconsin, and clean up efforts continue in many communities. Resources are currently being made available; the DNR's recently announced that they'll provide Wisconsin Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants. The funding became available with last week's declaration of a state of emergency, signed by Governor Evers and with the backing of local legislators. The grants are distributed to municipalities, counties, tribal governments and 501(c)(3) organizations. They are earmarked for tree repair, removal or replacement within urban areas affected by the storm in the declared region. The application period will be open through June 2, with the grants to be awarded this summer. They'll range from $4,000 to $50,000 and do not require a recipient match.

Published on 04/07/2025 under News A brand new motorcycle will be raffled off at this year's Fall Ride in Tomahawk. We got a sneak peek of the bike over the weekend. This is the third year for the motorcycle raffle, which serves as a fundraiser for WaWui. The non-profit maintains and operates the SARA Park Arena. Fittingly, that is where they unveiled motorcycle. That bike is a 2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide in Iron Horse metallic with chrome trim. If you missed the motorcycle this weekend, Wawui's got it featured on their Facebook. They will also be showcasing the bike at various locations throughout the spring and summer. People can purchase the $20 raffle tickets at Tomahawk Shell, Tomahawk BP, Kracker Barrel BP, and Northwoods Harley-Davidson. Tickets will not be sold online or via mail. The drawing will take place on September 13. In sharing information about the bike raffle, the Wawui Board also teased another big announcement in the coming days. Stay tuned to WJJQ for that news, as well.

Published on 04/07/2025 under News Boy Scouts around the Northwoods were busy over the weekend, restocking local food pantries. The first weekend of April marked the return of an annual collection known as 'Scouting for Food'. Here in Tomahawk, Troop 548 took part in the effort. Last week, the scouts went to homes, inviting residents to take part in their collection effort. Then on Saturday, the scouts returned to those homes to collect the non-perishable food donations. Following Saturday's collection we heard from the Tomahawk Scout leaders. They said 25 scouts were able to take part in the effort. And thanks to the generosity of the community, they were able to gather more than 500 pounds of food. The donations will be used to restock the Tomahawk Area Food Pantry. The scouts wanted to thank everyone who took part in the collection and made it a success. This is part of a larger effort across the entire Samoset Council which serves scouts across the Northwoods.

Published on 04/07/2025 under News The Rhinelander School District has been planning a major construction project. They'll take a ceremonial first step a bit later today, and they're inviting the community to be a part. The district announced a groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon for this renovation and expansion project at the High School and James Williams Middle School. As we've previously covered, upgrades at the High School will focus on the Technical Education space and science rooms; while the middle school upgrades will target the art, music, special education and office areas. The district says these enhancements will provide students with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, fostering hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for future success. For those that would like to attend, the groundbreaking will take place at 4pm on the campus.

Published on 04/07/2025 under News Firefighters responded to RV fire in Oneida County late last week that is being investigated as intentional. According to the Pine Lake Fire Department, crews were dispatched to a motor home on fire at a residence on County C Thursday evening. Firefighters arrived on scene find an RV fully engulfed. They were able to control and extinguish the fire. The RV is a loss, no injuries were reported. Crews were on the scene for about an hour. During their investigation. an individual on the scene admitted to starting on fire in order to get rid of the RV. Once firefighters completed their work, the scene was turned over to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office and the DNR for further investigation.

Published on 04/07/2025 under Sports The Hatchet Distance Runners competed in the UW-Stevens Point Distance Carnival at the MAC Center Friday night. Four total runners finished in the Top 40 overall. In the 3200 Meter Run, Senior Alli Palmer came away with the highest finish, placing eighth. On the boys' side, the top finisher was Dominic Boos, placing 31st. In the 1600 meter runs, Junior Lydia Shaney placed 33rd for the girls and Sam Zastrow placed 34th for the boys. For the 800 meter runs, Abbie Rosenmeier placed 47th and Jeremiah Johnson placed 48th. The first outdoor meet of the season for Tomahawk will be Friday in Little Chute.

Published on 04/04/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's track & field squads came away with a good showing at the Northland Pines Indoor Invite Thursday. The Hatchet girls placed second and the boys placed fourth. On the girls' side, Tomahawk got seven first-place finishes. The Hatchets placed first in both the 4x800 and 4x200 relays. Other top place finishers were Abbie Rosenmeier in the 200 meter hurdles, Elise Gibeault in the 200 meter dash, Kaylynn Sandry in the High Jump, Alicia Voermans in the Pole Vault, and Siennah Caulkins in the triple jump. For the boys, Tomahawk got three second-place finishes. Jonah Dickens placed second in the 200 meter dash. Nathan Rosenmeier placed second in the high jump. Hudson Seymour was second in the shot put. Tomahawk is right back in action tonight for the Distance Carnival at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The meet begins at 5:30.

Published on 04/04/2025 under News Wisconsin Public Service is thanking customers for their patience and encouragement during this week's massive storm restoration. A snow, ice and wind storm last weekend knocked out power to more than 193,000 customers. On Thursday, crews largely wrapped up their restoration efforts to repair snapped utility poles, downed power lines and damaged electric equipment. Their outage company Friday morning indicated fewer than 10 isolated outages which many require some additional work from the property owner. In their update, WPS said, "Over the past few days, customers and communities have been thanking field crews for their hard work. From a honked horn or a wave, to a positive social media comment, countless customers took time to show their appreciation." They said, "Those kind gestures did not go unnoticed and helped keep WPS crews going through 16-hour shifts and day after day of difficult work." WPS says this is one of the largest restoration efforts in company history.

Published on 04/04/2025 under News The Rhinelander School District provided an update on the Hodag Dome, and their efforts to repair the facility. The air-filled Dome sustained damage during the weekend storm, after power loss and back-up generator failure caused it to partially deflate and sustained some tears. According to an update provided Thursday, the district says they are working with both their insurance company and the Dome's manufacturer. Both will be on site in the coming days to inspect the facility and schedule repair work. While a definitive timeline is not yet available, they anticipate having a clearer understanding of the repair schedule once the process is underway. They'll continue to provide updates. Events scheduled for the dome over the next few weeks will be cancelled or rescheduled if possible. The district also says they are looking into the cause of the generator failure. They plan to implement protocols and procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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