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 Crusade for Children to begin Monday
WACD and WATK is partnering up with the Antigo Police Department, the Langlade County Sheriff's Department, and the Langlade County... more >>
11/20/09Keeping hunters warm and safe this season
With the 2009 gun deer season only hours away from starting, area hunters are getting final preparations underway. That may include... more >>
11/20/09Thanksgiving dinner to cost less this year than in 2008
With a little less than a week before Thanksgiving dinners are served, people are preparing for the feast by buying the usual items... more >>
11/20/09Jobless rate inches down
Wisconsin's unemployment rate decreased in October but not by much. The state's unemployment rate is at its lowest point of the... more >>
11/20/09Local law enforcement activities from November 19
The Antigo Police Department reported 14 incidents from a total 39 calls. Some of those include: -They received word of a window... more >>
11/20/09Propane shortage hits farmers
A late harvest combined with a rather wet fall has resulted in a growing demand for propane. Wisconsin Farmers Union President Doug... more >>
11/20/09Recap of 'On the Town' in Antigo
The latest "On the Town" broadcast for WACD-FM was a success. Our latest broadcast was on Thursday and focused on the Antigo area,... more >>
11/20/09Oneida County hit by recent business burglaries
The Oneida County Sheriff's Department is asking for assistance from the public regarding a series of commercial burglaries. In... more >>
11/20/09A pick-up on traffic projected this Thanksgiving holiday season
More Wisconsinites plan to drive home for Thanksgiving. The state AAA says about three-percent more people will hit the road than... more >>
11/20/09Report highlights rising health care costs
A new report shows the cost of health insurance coverage in Wisconsin continues to climb. The annual Mercer survey looks at the... more >>
11/19/09Shooting accident/attempted suicide in Summit Lake area Wednesday
A Summit Lake woman is recovering from a self-inflicted gun shot wound which occurred Wednesday afternoon. According to information... more >>
11/19/09Tips for hunters and landowners regarding trespassing this season
With the gun deer season only two days away from starting, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is reminding hunters to be aware... more >>
11/19/09Hunters: watch for illegal marijuana growths in the woods
State officials are asking deer hunters to watch for marijuana-growing operations that might sprout in the middle of nowhere. And... more >>
11/19/09The latest in the state drought condition
Wisconsin's drought condition held steady over this past week. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest Drought... more >>
11/19/09Tax dollars go to non-existant districts
Six Wisconsin House districts that don't exist are listed as getting over $2 million from the federal stimulus package. The state... more >>
11/19/09Local law enforcement activities from November 18
The Antigo Police Department reported 18 incidents from a total 42 calls. Some of those include: -They cited a high school student... more >>
11/19/09H1N1 could be leveling off
There have been more swine flu deaths in the past week than in the first nine months of the year. Officials at the Wisconsin Health... more >>
11/19/09Wittenberg man innocent on sexual assault charges
A Wittenberg man who faced charges of sexual assault to a child, child abuse and incest has been found not guilty. 39-year-old Paul... more >>
11/19/09Back 'On the Town' in Antigo Thursday afternoon
WACD-FM will be once again "On the Town" with another program broadcast scheduled for this Thursday afternoon. The program gives... more >>
11/19/09Antigo High School helps those in need all this week
All this week students at Antigo High School have been assisting their student government with an annual event to help out an area... more >>
11/19/09Putting a stop to backyard dumping
Household waste could no longer be dumped on your own property, under legislation being considered at the Capitol. Current state... more >>
11/18/09Fire destroys three building east of Wausau
Three buildings several miles east of Wausau were destroyed in a fire early Wednesday morning. The Marathon County Sheriff's Department... more >>
11/18/09Winter jacket/clothing distribution in Antigo Wednesday evening
This Wednesday evening an area church will be holding an event for distributing winter clothing to those who needs help getting them. The... more >>
11/18/09Another big Powerball winner in the area
The person who bought a Powerball ticket in Antigo for last Wednesday's drawing and won $200,000 has still not come forward to claim... more >>
11/18/09Wisconsin gains in healthiest state ranking in 2009
Wisconsin is the 12th healthiest state in the country, up from 17th a year ago. That is according to the new health rankings released... more >>
11/18/09State does better preventing premature births
Wisconsin is doing better in preventing premature births. Doctor Jennifer Howse, President of the March of Dimes, says premature... more >>
11/18/09Local law enforcement activities from November 17
The Antigo Police Department reported 15 incidents from a total 36 calls. Some of those include: -They arrested a 24-year-old male... more >>
11/18/09Local government meetings for November 18
A third straight day of a full local government meeting schedule is on tap for this Wednesday. Starting off will be the Langlade... more >>
11/18/09Local program to focus on upcoming gun deer season
This Wednesday morning you will have a chance to learn more about the upcoming gun deer season and get some of your questions answered... more >>
11/18/09White Lake school discuss their H1N1 sitatuion at board meeting
The H1N1 virus was a key discussion point at Tuesday evening's White Lake Board of Education meeting. Principal Bob McCune told... more >>
11/18/09Governor skeptical of competing MPS plan
An alternate proposal for reforming Milwaukee Public Schools gets a cool reception from the governor. A pair of Milwaukee-area... more >>
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