How did the Lumberjack World Championships end up in northern Wisconsin?

The Lumberjack World Championships happen every year in Hayward, Wisconsin in the state’s Northwoods. Why? WUWM speaks with historian Willa Hammitt Brown to find out more about the logging industry in that area and how it inspired competitive lumberjacking …

Wisconsin football extends offer to top class of 2027 defensive lineman

Wisconsin football extended an offer to coveted class of 2027 defensive lineman Nate Kamba on Thursday. Kamba becomes the third highly-ranked class of 2027 target to receive an offer from the Badgers over the past few days, joining four-star wide receiver …

Two Area Families Lose Loved Ones in Fatal Car Accident in Wisconsin

(Montevideo, MN)  Two area families have now lost loved ones due to a central Wisconsin vehicle crash. From the West Central Tribune, Brady Heiling, 19, of Clara City, was declared deceased, his mother, Jen Heiling, posted on his CaringBridge site on …

Woodchucks Top Wisconsin Rapids, Ignite Split Twinbill

Wausau Woodchucks WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI — After the Woodchucks went 6-0 in their longest homestand of the summer, there were questions about whether the Woodchucks could replicate that same success on the road. Wausau answered those questions by picking up …

Wisconsin DNR reports 14% rise in 2025 spring turkey harvest

MADISON (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported a successful 2025 spring turkey season with hunters registering 50,287 birds. This marks a 14% increase from the five-year average. The DNR released the preliminary totals on …

Wisconsin teens' art on display at CVA

By Mikayla Pozorski The Association of Wisconsin Artists has announced in a press release that the Wisconsin Regional Art Program-Teen State Conference Exhibit is now on display at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau. The exhibit features 41 works of …

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Launches Campaign for Wisconsin Governor

Madison, Wisconsin — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez confirmed on her 50th birthday that she is running for governor of Wisconsin. Rodriguez, a former emergency room nurse, made the announcement on Friday, just one day after incumbent Gov. Tony Evers declared he …

Wisconsin Police Departments Launch Heartfelt Fundraisers for K9 Units

MANITOWOC, WI - The Manitowoc Police Department (MPD) has launched a fundraiser for its K9 unit that is fun and meaningful, selling plush versions of its K9s Riley and Rolo. A Facebook post from MPD states that each plush pup costs $20 and 100% of the …

Wisconsin Gubernatorial race draws national attention

Wisconsin Iowa Football

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