CITY
Newbold town board election profiles
In the Town of Newbold, incumbent chairman Dave Kroll isn't running for re-election and town supervisor Dan Hess is running unopposed to succeed him. (subscriber access)
Former Newbold supervisor pleads not guilty in election fraud case
Former Newbold town supervisor Jim Staskiewicz entered a not guilty plea Monday afternoon to one count of election fraud, a Class I felony carrying a maximum penalty of 3 1/2 years in prison. (subscriber access)
Supreme Court race heads to the finish line
News analysisFormer state Supreme Court justice Daniel Kelly and Milwaukee County circuit judge Janet Protasiewicz are heading toward election day in a battle that has now surged past $20 million, easily the most expensive state Supreme Court race ever, with millions of dollars still to go. (subscriber access)
PFAS issue shadows race for Stella town chair
The discovery of high levels of PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in the drinking water in the Town of Stella in late 2022 has upended the lives of a number of local families and motivated both candidates for town chairperson to seek election. (subscriber access)
Organizers gearing up for Project North 2023
Project North, a collaborative music, art, and sustainability festival, will return to downtown Rhinelander on Sept. 15 and 16. Now in its third year, Project North continues to grow and offers a diverse music lineup, interactive art workshops, sustainable and eco-friendly practices, family friendly events, food trucks and more, organizers …
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Dinky Diner 'a total loss'
A historic building that housed a well-loved Rhinelander eatery was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening. R&T's Dinky Diner is a considered "a total loss," Rhinelander Fire Chief Brian Tonnancour said Wednesday. (subscriber access)
Schiek, Burns vie for Oneida County judgeship
Earlier this year, during the spring primary season, The Lakeland Times asked the candidates for Oneida County circuit judge - incumbent judge Mary Roth Burns and Oneida County district attorney Michael Schiek - a set of the same questions and both responded in timely fashion. (subscriber access)
Fire damages Dinky Diner
A well-known Rhinelander eatery located in an historic building was damaged by fire Tuesday evening.At approximately 6 p.m. the Rhinelander Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Dinky Diner (230 Thayer Street).
La Follette resigns; Evers appoints Godlewski as secretary of state
Wisconsin secretary of state Doug La Follette stepped down abruptly last week, bringing to an end a long run in Wisconsin politics both for himself and his family name, and Gov. Tony Evers immediately appointed former state treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski to fill out the term. (subscriber …
Rhinelander duo wins team welding competition at regional event
Nicolet College recently hosted its annual High School Competition Day where students from high schools across the Northwoods come together to compete against each other in 13 different areas of academic interest. (subscriber access)
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School board approves new hires in response to literacy testing data
In response to testing data showing a decrease in reading growth at the early elementary level, the School District of Rhinelander Board of Education voted unanimously to hire additional elementary school staff members. (subscriber access)
'Brace for it': City street and utility improvement projects to begin soon
City of Rhinelander public works director Randy Myrum did not mince words in discussing the impact upcoming street and utility improvement projects will have on the community. (subscriber access)
Bangstad defamation trial set for late October
A trial date of October 23 has been set for Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker's libel and defamation lawsuit against Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) owner Kirk Bangstad. (subscriber access)
Minocqua ad hoc committee to pursue bringing Holtz Builders solution to town board
Minocqua's ad hoc committee on labor and housing has decided to move forward with putting together a presentation to go with its final report for the town board showcasing one solution that would potentially address housing needs for seasonal workers in the area. (subscriber access)
City lodging representative still needed to round out tourism marketing committee
The new-look Rhinelander Tourism Marketing Committee (RTMC) held its first meeting of the year on Monday morning but the panel remains short a member as the city lodging representative position is still unfilled. (subscriber access)
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