Hodags swimmers roll to eighth straight GNC title
The cast of characters may have changed significantly from last year, but the end result was still the same for the Rhinelander High School boys’ swim team in the Great Northern Conference.
Showcasing student skills
Third-grade student Sophia Taylor looks at artwork during the Opening Reception for The School District of Rhinelander K-12 Art Show on Thursday, Feb. 5, at ArtStart in Rhinelander. The artwork will be on display at ArtStart through Feb. 28.
Kraemer to reduce role with RHS track program
Aaron Kraemer is taking a lesser role with the Rhinelander High School track program this coming spring. Kraemer, who has led the program since 2019, will scale back to a volunteer assistant’s role on an interim basis while Rod Olson will be promoted to interim head boys’ coach.
Lindner wins title at inaugural GNC/WVC girls’ tourney
Rhinelander junior Cassidy Lindner cemented herself as part of history in the blossoming sport of girls’ wrestling on Friday.
Hodag Hoops fends off Pines 47-40
Devon Feck scored a game-high 19 points, Rowan Wiczek added 10 and the Hodags held off Northland Pines 47-40 in a GNC contest in Eagle River.
Sieker signs to play football at Winona St.
A recurring shoulder injury kept the Rhinelander High School football team from seeing Caden Sieker’s full potential over the last couple of seasons, but the times he was healthy enough to play have allowed him a chance to play at the next level.
New police captain chosen at Rhinelander police and fire commission meeting
The Rhinelander police and fire commission has selected Chad Brown to be the next police captain of the Rhinelander Police Department. Brown’s appointment took place at a meeting Thursday, Feb. 5, after a closed session in which the commission interviewed candidates for the role.
Public involvement meeting for Kemp Street bridge to be held Feb. 16
A public involvement meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 16, at 5 p.m. to discuss plans for a bridge replacement on Kemp Street over the Wisconsin River. Discussion will also include impacts to adjacent properties, traffic impacts and construction schedule of the project.
Lady Hodags overcome slow start, down Northland Pines
Offensive struggles had the Rhinelander High School girls’ basketball team on its heels for a better part of a half, but the Hodags eventually found enough of a stride to take care of Northland Pines.
Hodag gymnasts down Lakeland, remain undefeated in GNC Small
Junior Emeline Hintz won two events and the all-around, fellow junior Alexis Smith won the other two events and the Hodags cruised to a 119.9-112.875 win over Lakeland/Northland Pines Thursday, Feb. 5 in Minocqua.
RHS/Pines Alpine ski team competes at Granite Peak
The Rhinelander/Northland Pines boys’ Alpine ski team likely saw its chance for a Northern Conference title disappear Thursday, Feb. 5.
Kingsford controls rematch with Hodag hockey
The Rhinelander High School boys’ hockey team had trouble slowing down Kingsford’s top line Thursday, Feb. 5 in non-conference play.
More teams, state qualifiers in D2 swimming in 2026-27
More teams will compete in Division 2 in boys’ and girls’ swimming and the division will have more individual state qualifiers in 2026-27 following changes approved by the WIAA Board of Control during its meeting Wednesday, Feb. 4 in Stevens Point.
OC executive committee approves UW-Extension restructuring
The Oneida County executive committee has approved a restructuring of the county’s UW-Extension office operations in a bid to create flexibility for the office’s full-time administrative support staff. Specifically, the plan calls for the UW-Extension office manager to assist other county departments when workloads allow. The move, described as a …
SDR announces upcoming community education events
According to a press release from the School District of Rhinelander, there are three events for the community to participate in this month including a breathwork and intuitive drawing class, food preservation class and a snowshoe clinic.
No injuries from Hwy. 47 rollover in Lake Tomahawk
A Rhinelander man escaped serious injury on Feb. 3 in rollover of the pickup truck he was driving at the intersection of Fawn Lake Road and State Highway 47 in Lake Tomahawk, near the unincorporated town of McNaughton.
