Jessica Djukic

Jul 25, 2024 | wjfw.com | Jessica Djukic

AMHERST, Wis. (WJFW) -- The Stevens Point Chief of Police is asking residents in the Village of Amherst to shelter in place. Thursday night several police agencies are working together in the Amherst area to serve a warrant to apprehend a wanted person who they believe is armed and dangerous.  Stevens Point Police Chief Robert Kussow is telling residents to shelter at home and stay away from windows.

Jul 23, 2024 | wjfw.com | Jessica Djukic

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) -- Ear wax can cause issues, but cleaning your ears can be dangerous. If you go too far you can injure your ear drum or cause hearing loss. “If you’re cleaning your ears at home use solutions,” said Doctor Greg White who is an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor at Aspirus Rhinelander. He says you should never clean your ears with cotton swabs. “Because you can’t see what you’re doing. The ear canal is an hour glass shape," said Dr. White.

Jul 9, 2024 | wjfw.com | Jessica Djukic

MEDFORD, Wis. -- Taylor County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service is confirming a tornado touched down in the town of Medford. The afternoon of Friday July 5 multiple people reported a funnel cloud. Authorities say after reviewing evidence and witness statements it was determined that a weak EF0 tornado touched down northwest of the town of Medford. The tornado was intermittent along a 1 mile path moving toward the southwest with some light tree damage.

Jul 3, 2024 | wjfw.com | Jessica Djukic

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) -- Sinus issues can cause inflammation and pain, but identifying the cause can help you find relief. “We have five areas of sinuses the frontal in the forehead, the cheek sinuses in the maxillary, ethmoid between the eyeballs and sphenoid in the back,” said Dr. Greg White who is an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor at Aspirus Rhinelander. He says sinuses act as a cushion protecting the brain and eyeballs.

Jun 18, 2024 | wjfw.com | Jessica Djukic

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) -- Summer is a great time to get outside and soak up the sun. But there are dangers lurking in summer activities. During this time of the year Aspirus says they see more youth summer related injuries. In tonight’s edition of Feel Great Today we’ll hear how to protect your child and when to see a Doctor. “More fish hook injuries and dog bites in the summer,” said Dr. Greg White who is an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor at Aspirus Rhinelander.