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Family, friends, colleagues of Larry Bromberek reflect on longtime Tomahawk cop’s life, career, legacy

2 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

By Jalen MakiTomahawk Leader EditorTOMAHAWK – In speaking with those who knew Lawrence “Larry” Bromberek best, two common themes emerged. First was his height. Standing at 6’4”, Larry was the tallest officer in the history of the Tomahawk Police Department. Couple his stature with his job, and Larry could come off as intimidating to those who didn’t know him.
County housing study: Over 1,300 units needed by 2030

2 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Heather Schaefer

Oneida County remains a desirable place to live but more than 1,300 additional housing units will be needed in the next five years, according to a newly released housing study compiled by the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) and the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC).
Nystrom resigns from city council

3 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

By Jalen MakiTomahawk Leader EditorTOMAHAWK – The City of Tomahawk Common Council is looking to fill a vacant seat following the resignation of a member. Alderman Ed Nystrom resigned from his post last week. He represented Wards 1 and 2 in District 1.
Local veterans recognized with 2025 Honor Banners

3 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

By Jalen MakiTomahawk Leader EditorTOMAHAWK – Tomahawk Main Street Inc. (TMS) last week shared its 2025 Honor Banners. Honor Banners pay tribute to area residents who served in the armed forces, featuring names, photos and ranks. The banners, which are sponsored by families and friends of local veterans, are hung along W. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Tomahawk.
DHS launches campaign to raise awareness of Wisconsin’s ADRCs - Tomahawk Leader

1 month ago | tomahawkleader.com

This Aging and Disability Resource Month and Older Americans Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting a statewide campaign to increase awareness of and improve access to Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and Tribal partner agencies.
Fatal one-car crash on State Rd. 107 claims Merrill woman’s life

1 month ago | tomahawkleader.com | Tina Scott

By Tina L. ScottEditorLINCOLN COUNTY – A Merrill woman died this week after a single-vehicle crash on State Rd. 107 south of Tug Lake Rd., according to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. “A Lincoln County Deputy responding to a call for service” came upon the crash, the release said. Allison M. Jones of Merrill, a passenger in the vehicle, was fatally injured when the northbound vehicle she was riding in collided with a tree after failing to negotiate a curve.
Oneida County works to keep its recovery coaches as AmeriCorps program is gutted

1 month ago | tomahawkleader.com | Katie Thoresen

By Katie ThoresenWXPRFor three and a half years, Erika Kleinschmidt served as an AmeriCorps Peer Recovery Coach. She is now the Peer Support Coordinator for Oneida County Human Services overseeing the current recovery coaches. “It helps assist people that are usually at their lowest, and we come in as nonjudgmental people that want to help support them in any way that they feel is important to them,” said Kleinschmidt.
Five takeaways from the Packers’ 2025 schedule

1 month ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

Well folks, the most important sports day of the year has finally happened: The National Football League has released the 2025 schedule. This will remain the most important sports day of the year for the next 365 days, give or take, until the 2026 schedule comes out.
The Rock Church acquires vacant Kaphaem Rd. building from city, plans to launch community center

1 month ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

By Jalen MakiTomahawk Leader EditorTOMAHAWK – The Rock Church of Tomahawk has big plans for a recently-acquired property. Last month, the City of Tomahawk Finance Committee put out a request for bids for the city-owned property at 1775 Kaphaem Rd. Although several parties expressed interest in the property, The Rock Church was the lone bidder. After the church’s vision for the property was reviewed and discussed by the committee, the church’s $45,000.00 bid was accepted.
Movies You Gotta See: With ‘Dazed and Confused,’ Richard Linklater captures a moment in time

1 month ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

Everyone’s been asked this question before: “What movies would you bring with you onto a desert island?”Although it’s not a very easy question to answer, if you can hypothetically bring, say, ten movies, there’s not a terrible amount of pressure. I mean, most people could feel pretty confident in their ability to compile a list of ten films that they would be able to watch for the rest of their lives. Picking five movies, however, is tougher.