Vilas County News

A man suspected of killing his wife in Rockford, Ill., has been arrested in northern Wisconsin.

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

As part of national efforts to create jobs and provide immediate economic benefits to Wisconsin and the country, Governor Jim Doyle has signed a $2.8 million contract to improve eight miles of US 45 between Vilas County K and the Michigan state line in Vilas County.

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

With final revisions that more closely mirror regulations Vilas County has had for a decade, the state unveiled last week its proposed revisions to NR 115, the state's shoreland zoning code.

The 16th annual Fishing Has No Boundaries on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes Friday through Sunday brought 118 participants and more than 100 volunteers together for a weekend of fishing.

One Lac Du Flambeau woman is dead and two others are hospitalized.. in what police are calling a likely drug overdose.

Despite a recession that weighed heavily on many sectors of Wisconsin's economy in 2008, tourism remained strong in Vilas and Oneida counties, bringing more than $470 million into the local economy, officials said.

The Vilas County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a 22-year-old Lac du Flambeau woman.

Jun. 8, 2009 1:50 p.m. Eagle River, Wis a ' . - Supporters of a four-year private high school in northern Wisconsin for students interested in the environment and outdoors have lost another legal battle.

Elvern E. Beck, 86, 3006 Norma Ave., Weston, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston.

What: Habitat for Humanity Plant Sale When: Saturday, May 30 Where: M&I Bank Parking Lot 516 Clermont St.

What: Spring Choir Concert When: May 27, 7:30 p.m. Where: Park Falls High School Harry Frojker Auditorium What: Flea Market and Craft Show When: May 27, 8:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Every Wednesday now through September 2 Where: Rhinelander, Rhinelander Ice Areana What: Farmers Market When: May 27, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Hwy 45, North of the bridge in ...

A DNR Integrated Science Services researcher standing well in from the shore does a survey of plants at Sand Bar Lake in Bayfield County.

Armstrong Creek native and current town of Goodman resident Sandy Stankevich has been notified by Jennifer Donnelly, state director of the Office of Employment Relations, that she has "... been selected to be recognized as the recipient of an an honorable mention at this year's Virginia Hart Special Recognition Ceremony." Working out of the ...

The number of new single- family homes constructed last year in Vilas County dropped 31.6%, while total permits issued by the zoning department declined 24%, officials said last Friday.

An Illinois man accused of drunk driving a snowmobile and causing a Wisconsin crash that killed a Chicago TV journalist has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

The New Waterboarding: In April, the district attorney in Vilas County, Wis., announced that he was seeking volunteers for a forensic test to help his case against Douglas Plude, 42, who is scheduled to stand trial soon for the second time in the death of his wife.

In April, the district attorney in Vilas County, Wis., announced he was seeking volunteers for a test to help his case against Douglas Plude, 42, who is scheduled to stand trial soon for the second time in the death of his wife.

Birthday party for shooting victim It was a celebration complete with birthday cake, balloons, streamers and music.