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PHOTO: Lincoln Street accident puts down power line
According to the Rhinelander Police Department, a pickup truck on Wednesday occupied by two crashed into a power pole near Lincoln Street after the driver encountered a medical event causing him to black-out and the powerlines to come down.
Groundbreaking ceremony set for major project at Rhinelander high school, middle school
The School District of Rhinelander is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for a transformative construction project at Rhinelander High School and Middle School. The event will take place on Monday, April 7, at 4 p.m.
District provides update regarding Hodag Dome
The School District of Rhinelander issued the following press release Monday morning, providing a update regarding damage that has led to the temporary closure and deflation of the Hodag Dome.
City of Rhinelander names JWMS alternate polling location for April 1 election
The City of Rhinelander Common Council has approved the recommendation by Austyn Zarda, City Clerk, to relocate the City of Rhinelander Polling Location for the upcoming April 1 Spring Election to the gymnasium of James Williams Middle School, located at 915 Acacia Ln, Rhinelander WI 54501.
Phillip Street project expected to wrap up in about three weeks
There has been no shortage of detours and orange cones in the Rhinelander area over the last several months, as multiple infrastructure improvement projects are taking place simultaneously.
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School district recognizes Brown family for contributions to auditorium, performing arts
Friday, Sept. 1 was the first official day of high school for the Rhinelander High School Class of 2027. The milestone day ended in the school’s auditorium where a brief ceremony was held to recognize the contributions of local resident Dori Brown and her family to the district’s performing arts …
City to investigate complaints about golf course management
Two weeks ago, in response to a “letter of concern” signed by approximately 80 members of the city-owned Northwood Golf Club, the Rhinelander Common Council directed city administration to begin the process of forming a golf course advisory committee to consist of members and players.
Complaint outlines case against suspect in Lac du Flambeau stabbing case
A criminal complaint recounting the law enforcement investigation of a fatal stabbing at a Lac du Flambeau residence in the early morning hours of Aug. 19 was filed in Vilas County Circuit Court on Aug. 23.
School board approves updates to Appendix A
With the first day of school for School District of Rhinelander students right around the corner, the district’s board of education voted Aug. 21 to update Appendix A, the portion of the employee handbook that governs compensation for the district’s coaches and advisors.
Oneida County will hire outside counsel on DNR challenge
On a 16-2 vote at its most recent meeting, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors has approved spending up to $10,000 for the county’s zoning committee to hire outside counsel for advice on the DNR’s challenge to its proposed shoreland ordinance changes.
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Reckless homicide charge filed after fatal stabbing in Lac du Flambeau
The names of the two men involved in a fatal stabbing during the early morning hours of Aug. 19 at a residence in Lac du Flambeau have been released.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against the LdF tribe
A lawsuit filed in federal court by Lac du Flambeau property owners against the tribal council of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians was dismissed earlier this month by U.S. district judge William Conley.
Oneida zoning suspends TRH permit
After numerous complaints and warnings, the Oneida County zoning committee earlier this month suspended the permit for a Minocqua tourist rooming house and set a time frame of 60 days for the owner to work with zoning staff to create a reasonable business plan that resolves the problems neighbors have …
Evers brings child care funding campaign to Rhinelander
Hours after announcing his decision to call a special session of the state legislature for the purpose of addressing the state’s workforce challenges, including child care accessibility, Gov. Tony Evers visited children being cared for at the YMCA of the Northwoods in Rhinelander Tuesday afternoon. He received an enthusiastic welcome, …
Rhinelander Country Club celebrates 25 years of rallying against cancer
What started as one-hole event during Ladies League play in the late 1990s has evolved into one of the biggest — and most important — events of the year at Rhinelander Country Club.
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