Lincoln County News

MERRILL -- The City Council could consider a proposal later this month to hire the Lincoln County Highway Department to provide administration for the city streets department.

In accordance with Wisconsin law, the Merrill Police Department is alerting the public a convicted sex offender will be released into the community.

Leaders of a Lincoln County domestic violence shelter and prevention program are disappointed they will not receive state funding for a new building.

Do you think there should be a wolf hunting season in Wisconsin? Yes, it would be good to protect livestock and pets.

Anthony Totzke's great-grandpa began farming nearly 105 years ago, carving out a living in western Marathon County that has tied the family to cows, cropland and volatile markets ever since.

MERRILL --A Lincoln County judge sentenced a Rhinelander woman Friday to five years in prison for her role in a brutal April 2007 stabbing death -- a sentence that exceeded even the requests of prosecutors.

People often believe that you have to have animals and live on a farm to be a 4-H member.

MERRILL - Traffic was slowed for more than six hours Monday in Lincoln County after a trailer carrying paper broke in half on an off ramp, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The National Weather Service in Green Bay is tracking a thunderstorm this morning that could bring heavy rain to parts of Marathon and Lincoln counties.

Lauri Ann Frank, 57, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, June 18, from a very rare form of untreatable cancer.

Our View: Child support workers do more with less June 19, 2009 We're certain that myriad factors contribute to Lincoln County's high rate of success in collecting child-support payments from noncustodial parents.

Eighteen Merrill-area organizations dedicated to improving the lives of others hoped to find a few good volunteers Wednesday.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is investigating a house fire than sent two firefighters to the hospital Wednesday.

MERRILL -- Prospective volunteers can find an opportunity tailored to their interests and talents during a forum with 18 local agencies Wednesday afternoon.

Caseworkers at the Lincoln County Child Support Agency are shouldering the fifth heaviest workload in the state but beat most other counties in collection rates, recent figures show.

A young equestrian who honed her talents through 4-H projects at the Langlade County Youth Fair is vying for the title of 2010 Lincoln County Rodeo Days queen.

Tuesday was an emotional night for the D.C. Everest High School Class of 2009. After years of studies and fond memories, the graduates gathered to collect their hard-earned diplomas, bid farewell to their school days and commence their journey into an uncertain future.

MERRILL -- Lincoln County businesses hope the thousands of people expected in town for this weekend's rodeo will give a much-needed boost to the economy.

MERRILL -- A year ago, the Lincoln County Humane Society was in such dire economic straits that it considered closing its doors.

An Antigo man accused of providing heroin to a Tomahawk woman was charged this afternoon with two felonies, first degree reckless homicide and delivery of a controlled substance.