August 18, 2026 at 5:55 a.m.

City considering proposal making shoplifting an ordinance violation

Shift away from misdemeanors would ease DA’s load
From left to right, Rhinelander police captain Chad Brown helps explain to alderpersons Luke Kramer, left, and Linnaea Newman a proposed ordinance concerning offenses against public and private property at the Aug. 10 meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council. (Photo by Ardith Carlton/River News)
From left to right, Rhinelander police captain Chad Brown helps explain to alderpersons Luke Kramer, left, and Linnaea Newman a proposed ordinance concerning offenses against public and private property at the Aug. 10 meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council. (Photo by Ardith Carlton/River News)
By ARDITH CARLTON
Reporter
The Aug. 10 regular meeting of the Rhinelander common council saw the introduction of a …

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