Vilas County

Helping Rural Communities Build Their Futures

Thrive Rural program will provide 10 communities with planning assistance and access to grants

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Highlight More Than $49 Million Economic Impact of Five Outdoor Recreation Destinations in Wisconsin

The DIY economic impact reports show local economic impact of outdoor recreation in six Wisconsin counties

Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund

'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'

‘Open’ Records Often Missing Names

Black bars and redactions often leave the names of businesses and people a secret.

Gov. Evers Appoints Gerard Ritter as Vilas County Sheriff

Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Hits $3 Million

Endowment Protects Public Lands Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Vilas County Sheriff

Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology

Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.

Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Announces Invasive Species Action Awards Winners

Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Bill to Give Lifeline to Wisconsin Winter Businesses Impacted by Warm Weather

Baldwin bill ensures small businesses impacted by low snowfall are eligible for disaster relief

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Forest Service partners with Wisconsin to keep forests working and conserve 2,539 acres of private forestland

Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Support Habitat Projects In Calumet, Dane, Florence, Sauk And Vilas Counties

Hunters Can Donate While Purchasing Licenses

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Rustic Roads Guide, Highlighting Wisconsin’s Roads Less Traveled

DNR Awards $6 Million In Grants To Help Restore And Protect Wisconsin’s Surface Water

DNR, DHS Issue Updated Safe Fish Consumption Guidelines

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Interim Forest Management Plan For Spruce Grouse Swamp State Natural Area

Could Wisconsin Become A Climate Haven?

Great Lakes states could become attractive, but full impact is unclear.

DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service

Tribal nation and county agencies to use funding from the State Opioid Response Grant Program to support local needs

AG Kaul Advocates for DCI Funding in Crime Fighting Budget

More Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents Make Wisconsin Safer

Lac Du Flambeau Man Charged with Domestic Abuse in Three Wisconsin Counties

Wisconsin DOJ encourages those with information to come forward

Gov. Evers Appoints Mary Roth Burns to the Oneida County Circuit Court

Climate Change, Earthworms Alter Northern Forests

Earthworm invasion thinning and warming soil in state’s forests.

Residents Charge DNR Allows Improper Logging on Lakes

Companies logging on north woods lakes in violation of state DNR rules?

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

Gov. Evers Appoints Karl Hayes as Vilas County District Attorney

Johnson Says Overwhelmed Hospitals Not a ‘Massive Crisis’

The senator also criticized the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines.

SNAP Food Benefits Fall Short in State, Nation

In 27 counties and 40% of the nation benefits fall short of average cost of a meal.

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Superior and Wausau

Walleye Lakes of Concern Project Targets Four Area Lakes

DNR To Host Virtual Public Meeting March 24

Gov. Evers, WEDC, PSC Announce $100,000 Grant to Assist Drone-based Broadband to Serve Students in Eagle River

City Dwellers Consider Move to Rural Areas

North Woods home sales are hot. Realtor says sales related to pandemic, others not sure.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Treasurer Godlewski, BCPL approves over $8 million Community Projects in July

Will Northwoods Vacations Spread COVID-19?

Many owners of cabins come from hot spots like Milwaukee, Chicago, Twin Cities.

Limited Number of State Shooting Ranges To Reopen May 14

Northwoods Counties Say Stay Out

Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.

Can a Democrat Succeed Duffy?

Yes, if the campaign is run on bread-and-butter issues that appeal to rural voters.

Climate Change Increasing Mercury in Fish

Researchers find rising water levels in state lakes caused by climate change increases mercury in fish.

Woodruff Man Pleads Guilty for Aiding in Murder of Lac du Flambeau Man

“DOJ and other agencies continue to seek justice in this important case.”

DNR Will Plant 100,000 Trees

Donation from private company will fund plantings in several state forests.

Important Reminders for Voters about the February 19 Spring Primary

There will be 294 primary elections in school districts, cities, villages and towns within 41 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, according to data compiled by the WEC.

Medicare For All Becomes Hot Issue

Many Democrats, including Tammy Baldwin, embrace it, as Republicans condemn it.

Snapshot Day on August 18th is a Statewide Water Monitoring Event

Volunteers needed to search for invasive species!

36 Judges Call for Defense Lawyer Pay Hikes

Circuit judges from 18 counties cite difficulties finding lawyers for indigent defendants.

22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan, UW System President Ray Cross and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on “Fab Lab Day”

Governor Walker Announces $7.68 million in Preliminary Broadband Expansion Grants to Connect 46 Rural Communities

Governor Walker also announces application process for next round of grants

DNR Opens Huge Forest to ATV Drivers

200 miles of new routes in North Woods. Big victory for big lobbyist, ATV company Polaris.

More Off-Road Vehicles on State Roads

23 states, including Wisconsin, allow ATVs on some roads, increasing accidents.

Governor Walker Announces Broadband Expansion Grant Recipients

"Internet access is a critical component of education, telemedicine, e-commerce, agribusiness, and tourism, just to name a few."

Governor Walker Appoints Jeff Kuglitsch to the Rock County Circuit Court

Kuglitsch has served as corporation counsel for Rock County since 2007 and previously served as corporation counsel for Shawano County from 1994-2007 and for Vilas County from 1991-1993.

Flawed Hair Evidence Convicts the Innocent

FBI admits errors in 90 percent of hair and fiber cases, including 13 in Wisconsin.

21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch, other key leaders to award WEDC grants during statewide tour on "Fab Lab Day" in Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 41 officers to its ranks

Pourman’s Used To Be Sausage Factory

Yet it's been a tavern for more than a century. This is truly old Milwaukee.

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin commits more than $20 million to statewide behavioral health initiatives

The ultimate outcome of this project is a statewide improvement in behavioral health, improved physical health among those with behavioral health conditions, and improved prevention and healthcare resources.