 | | | News | | |  | | Near miss at bus stop alarms bus company | Last week, a surveillance video captured a driver passing a Bowen's Bus Service school bus on the right side of U.S. Highway 8 just as a student was boarding. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:17
| Evers appoints economic development advisory council | Gov.-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-elect Mandela Barnes announced this week the formation of a Next Generation Workforce and Economic Development Policy Advisory Council which they say will bring experienced economic development stakeholders from across Wisconsin to work with their transition team to create an economy that works for everyone. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:19
| Defendant in sexual assault 'cold case' bound over | A Northwoods man charged last month with first-degree sexual assault of a child after a five-year-old sexual assault kit was tested as part of a statewide effort to clear a backlog of untested kits has been bound over for further proceedings following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Oneida County Circuit Court. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:20
| Oungst retains new 'top-rated' criminal defense attorney; substitute judge to hear homicide case | An appeal challenging probable cause in the case of an Arbor Vitae facing a homicide charge in Iron County has been denied by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Meanwhile, the defendant has retained a third criminal defense attorney. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:22
| Frozen road law now in effect in northern Wisconsin | Wisconsin's frozen road law took effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday for the region designated by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) as Zone 1 which includes US 8 along with numbered state and federal highways north of US 8. The frozen road determination for other portions of the state will be made once conditions warrant, according to a DOT press release. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:23
| Guild calls for reorganization of Rhinelander government | A little more than 60 days into his tenure as Rhinelander city administrator, Daniel Guild has had a chance to roll up his sleeves and get into the machinery of city government. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 11, 2018 17:29
| RHS student brings styrofoam concerns to city's public works committee | Rhinelander High School student Maile Llanos addressed the city of Rhinelander Public Works committee Dec. 3 on the subject of styrofoam and its potential negative effects on the community. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 11, 2018 17:31
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| | | Community | | | | | Rhinelander Lions Club to host annual Christmas Dinner | The Rhinelander Lions Club will host a free Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 25 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 125 E. King St. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:32
| Getting a flu shot now can help protect you and your holiday guests | Health officials are encouraging Wisconsin residents to include flu shots in their planning for upcoming holiday get-togethers with family and friends. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:34
| Still reeling from the Project North Launch Party | After having a few days to reflect, we've had a chance to take in all the support and efforts from those who made the Project North Launch Party possible. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 11, 2018 18:00
| Rhinelander Lions build display for 'Lights' event | The Rhinelander Lions Club built a display of three Hodags pulling a Lions' sleigh that will be part of the Lights of the Northwoods event Dec 14-16 and Dec 21-23 in Hodag Park. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 11, 2018 18:02
| Food pantry within $810 of Social Media Challenge goal | The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry is within $810 of its Social Media Challenge goal, but more help is needed soon as the Crowdfunding Challenge ends on Dec. 15, the organization announced in a press release. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 11, 2018 18:03
| Ashlei Smith joins RE/MAX Property Pros | RE/MAX Property Pros has announced that Realtor® Ashlei Smith is the latest addition to the growing real estate franchise. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 11, 2018 18:04
| 2018 Ced Vig Holiday Book Fund campaign underway | The Rhinelander District Library Foundation (RDLF) kicked off its 33rd annual Ced Vig Holiday Book Fund campaign Dec. 1 and is asking for contributions to support the Rhinelander District Library's purchase of books in 2019. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 11, 2018 18:06
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| | | Opinions | | | | | It's official: Tony Evers, Gov.-elect of Madison and Milwaukee | Well, that didn't take long.
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:50
| Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault issues statement on Ellen Tran sentencing | It has been an honor and a privilege to work with Lori Edwards and her family throughout the pendency of the trial of Ellen Tran.
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 11, 2018 18:09
| Reader urges Wisconsinites to wake up and demand better | To the Editor:
When are the people of Wisconsin going to wake up and demand better? I would say "demand better from our elected representatives" but I do not believe that most of them are here due to the results of fair elections.
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 11, 2018 18:10
| Reader remembers those who served
| To the Editor:
What a good article for the holidays: (Nov. 27, 2018 River News) honoring our veterans that are no longer with us, because they chose to join the forces in all wars, to defend us. (subscriber access)
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 9, 2018 18:08
| Wisconsin Republicans should be ashamed | To the Editor:
Wisconsin's Republican Party has just made crystal clear its basic political strategy: obstruct democracy and thwart the will of the people. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 6, 2018 18:35
| Tony Evers, the Gov.-elect of ... what? | If you listen to the governor-elect these days, and to his Democratic allies, the calling of a special session to consider reforms the Legislature didn't get around to before the election is nothing short of a coup d'etat.
Thursday, December 6, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 4, 2018 17:43
| Reader sounds off on Lynne mining vote | To the Editor:
On Nov. 6, 62.6 percent of voters in our county advised our county government not to lease the Lynne site for a sulfide mine on our county forest. (subscriber access)
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 2, 2018 17:23
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| | | | | Sports | | | | | Wojtusik records hat trick, Hodags down Mosinee 6-3 | Harlan Wojtusik recorded three goals, which proved to be the difference in a 6-3 Rhinelander victory in a Great Northern Conference contest Thursday at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 13:54
| Medford edges Hodags in GNC wrestling opener | Jake Rau dominated a battle of ranked wrestlers at 220 pounds and the Raiders defeated Rhinelander 41-34 at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 13:52
| Edge pulls away from Medford, wins 7-2 | Madi Losch recorded a hat trick and had a hand in all seven goals as the Northern Edge pulled away to a 7-2 victory over the Raiders Thursday night at the Langlade County Multi-Purpose Building in Antigo.
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 13:51
| Photos: JV2 basketball
| The Rhinelander High School JV2 boys' and girls' basketball teams took on Lakeland Monday, Dec. 10 at the LUHS fieldhouse in Minocqua.
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 13:49
| RSC competes in Tomahawk meet
| The Rhinelander Swim Club traveled to Tomahawk last Saturday for a Central Wisconsin Swim Conference meet.
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 13:45
| Youth Hockey Scoreboard | The RIA bantam and peewee hockey teams split games last weekend.
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 13:47
| RHS gymnastics team to hold youth camp
| The Rhinelander High School gymnastics team will hold a four-day gymnastics camp Dec. 26-29 at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 13:44
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| | | Outdoors | | | | | Cost Share Program helps local landowners with projects | Each year counties set money aside to help landowners with projects to protect and enhance shorelines, improve habitat for wildlife, and create other environmental benefits. There is a Cost Share Program in each county which reimburses landowners for a portion of their expenses. The program typically reimburses landowners 50 percent of their expenses, with a cap in Oneida County of $8,000. Each year, if more projects come in than there is money allotted for, projects are ranked in several areas of importance. (Submitted photo)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:44
| WHIP steering panel gets updates on grants and projects | The Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership (WHIP) met last month to discuss grants for nonprofit as well as ongoing projects. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:45
| Vilas County committee discusses future of CBCW program | Last summer there were complaints by some lake associations that the interns from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh were not fulfilling their duties as described in regards to the Clean Boats Clean Waters Program. This caused a great deal of strain on the time of Cathy Higley of the Land and Water Conservation Department. Several attempts were made over the course of the summer to contact Emily Harrington, the contact for the program at UW-Oshkosh, but there was no response. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:47
| Northwoods Wildlife Center successfully releases another bald eagle | The Northwoods Wildlife Center (NWC) recently released another bald eagle back into the wild. The eagle was admitted on Aug. 23 of this year, according to Amanda Walsh, director of wildlife rehabilitation at NWC. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 6, 2018 18:28
| Fish Like A Girl | According to the Department of Natural Resources website, "Fall 2016 marked the beginning of the largest and most comprehensive deer research project ever undertaken in Wisconsin: The Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Study." (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 6, 2018 18:29
| Fish Like A Girl | According to the Department of Natural Resources website, "Fall 2016 marked the beginning of the largest and most comprehensive deer research project ever undertaken in Wisconsin: The Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Study." (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 6, 2018 18:29
| Early ice can bring great results | Early ice can be a great time to go fishing in northern Wisconsin. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 6, 2018 18:31
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| | | Education | | | | | RHS theater students receive nine nominations from Jerry Award reviewers for 'Mamma Mia' production | It's not the Tony Awards, but a number of Rhinelander High School theater students have been recognized for their work on the school's recent production of "Mamma Mia". (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:37
| Rhinelander FBLA/DECA holding annual Jeans for Teens drive | The Rhinelander High School FBLA/DECA Club is once again collecting gently-used jeans for teens and others in the community who need them. (Subscriber access)
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 13, 2018 17:39
| RHS construction trades class
builds house for Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity and the Rhinelander High School construction trades class have joined forces to build a home for a family in need. The 1,267 square-foot, three-bedroom home will eventually be located at the intersection of Crescent and Phillip streets in Rhinelander, according to Jeff Musson, architect and chairman of the Habitat for humanity Northwoods Wisconsin Affiliate. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 6, 2018 18:23
| November Students of the month
| Rhinelander High School recently announced its November Students of the Month. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 6, 2018 18:25
| EDUCATION PAGE SUBMISSIONS | The Northwoods River News and Diel Insurance are working together to produce a weekly Education page featuring articles and photos illustrating the varied activities taking place in local schools.
Thursday, December 6, 2018 | | Read more... | |
December 4, 2018 17:42
| Miazga receives Distinguished Alumni Award from UW-Oshkosh | Jim Miazga of Rhinelander received a 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in ceremonies Oct. 19-20 at the UWO Alumni Welcome and Conference Center and on the field during halftime of the Titan homecoming football game. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | | Read more... | |
November 29, 2018 17:18
| Schools to host holiday concerts | Rhinelander students are preparing to perform holiday concerts this month. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | | Read more... | |
November 29, 2018 17:22
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