Minocqua News

The Minocqua students that took second place in the National Geographic Bee headed back to school today.

A woman stands in front of gas prices at a petrol kiosk in Dal Mar, California March 1, 2011.

"Every airport we'd go into, it was so emotional. People would be wanting to shake your hand, and they were clapping - it was unbelievable.

UNDATED Wisconsin Public Service say it's making progress getting the lights back on from yesterday's high winds and heavy rain.

A piece of United States history, coveted by both the Smithsonian and the National Marine Corps Museum, rests at the American Legion Post 89 in Minocqua.

Lindsey Krueger went 3 for 6 with a pair of home runs, and the game-winning single as Merrill edged... Fourteen-year-old Rahul Nagvekar, of Missouri City, Texas, won National Geographic Bee on Thursday.

Single Sign-On: You can use Facebook account to log in to LasVegasSun.com. Thirteen-year-old Vansh Jain, of Minocqua, Wis., came in second, and will take home a $15,000 scholarship.

A Wisconsin student will be competing again to be the nation's top geography whiz.Vansh Jain from Minocqua is one of ten finalists of the National Geographic Bee, which will be held Thursday in Washington, D.C.The 13-year-old Boy Scout made the cut after a preliminary round with 54 finalists Tuesday.

The Minocqua area's room tax commission was greeted with positive economic news when they met Thursday to disburse room tax collections for the first quarter of 2012.

This ambush predator is a favorite target of many Northwoods anglers, and recent patterns suggest fishing conditions should be good.

Keith G. Schultz made an appearance in Oneida County Circuit Court Monday morning for what was supposed to be a hearing on his competency to participate in his own defense, but the hearing could not go forward because the court has yet to receive a report from the doctor who was ordered to evaluate the defendant.

Minocqua police and state prison officials have announced that a convicted sex offender is scheduled to be released to live in the Minocqua-Oneida County area today, Friday, May 11.

Paul and Jennie Fashingbauer of Minocqua set up a Northwoods version of a lemonade stand along Hwy.

RHINELANDER, Wis. - Visitors continue to make Oneida County one of the top tourism destinations in the state, spending $176 million there in 2011, according to figures released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism in recognition of National Tourism Week.

Several state officials made appearances as well as U.S. Senate candidates Eric Hovde, Jeff Fitzgerald, Mark Neumann, and a representative to speak on behalf of Tommy Thompson.

It was my pleasure to be a participant on the Never Forgotten Honor Flight for World War II and Korean Veterans out of Wausau on April 23.

51 reconstruction project, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation began rolling out letters to property owners finally publicizing its intentions, sparking a year-long skirmish with the community and behind-the-scenes tugs-of-war with the Minocqua town board.

51 reconstruction playout, which ultimately resulted in a signed agreement between the town of Minocqua and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation: The state agency planned early on and was determined to eliminate as many Hwy.

The Oneida County Sheriff's Department deserves kudos for its pro-active approach in training officers to deal with people affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Mark Ferencevich, who had been on paid administrative leave from the Minocqua Police Department after being charged in connection with an alleged domestic abuse incident at his home Feb.