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Convicted sex offender to move to Carter
The Forest County Sheriff's Department is advising the public that a registered sex offender will be moving to the community of Carter.
Rhinelander High School teacher charged in domestic incident
A Rhinelander High School teacher is facing misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct charges in connection with a domestic incident.Jason S. Kremer, 36, was arrested following a May 2 incident in which he allegedly struck a woman in the nose during an argument. He has since posted a $500 cash bond …
Three Lakes superintendent charged in domestic incident
The Three Lakes School District administrator is facing a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct in connection with an April 19 domestic incident.
ATTIC asks city to allow halfway house as 'reasonable accommodation' to disabled individuals
A letter from an attorney representing ATTIC Correctional Services - obtained through an open records request submitted by the River News - sheds light on the legal issue that has delayed the City Council's decision on the agency's proposed halfway house. (Subscriber access)
Behrle announces re-election bid
Brenda Behrle, Oneida County's clerk of circuit court, announced Monday that she would seek re-election.
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Four individuals arrested in Pine Lake meth bust appear in court
Four people arrested this week in connection with the manufacturing of methamphetamine made their initial appearances in Oneida County Circuit Court Thursday. (subscriber access)
Four arrested in Pine Lake meth bust
Four Rhinelander area residents have been arrested on drug charges following the execution of a search warrant in the town of Pine Lake.
Alsteens pleads guilty to causing injury by negligent use of a dangerous weapon
A Rhinelander man accused of shooting his uncle in the stomach has resolved his case with a plea agreement.Marcus Alsteens, 24, entered a guilty plea in Oneida County Circuit Court Tuesday to one felony count of causing injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon. (Subscriber access)
Open meetings complaint filed against room tax committee
A city of Rhinelander official has filed a complaint with the Oneida County District Attorney's office alleging the Rhinelander Tourism Marketing Committee has committed an open meetings violation. (Subscriber access)
Oneida County supervisor sued for libel
Oneida County Supervisor Bob Mott has been sued for libel over an email he sent more than a year and a half ago.County resident James Kroeger filed the lawsuit last month in Oneida County Circuit Court, claiming that as a result of the email, he "has suffered loss of his …
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AG asks Supreme Court to reinstate abortion provider law
Wisconsin attorney general J.B. Van Hollen has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a 2013 state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. (Subscriber access)
Sentence modified in meth case
The sentence for a Rhinelander man accused of selling methamphetamine has been modified, but the outcome will likely remain the same. (subscriber access)
Hwy. Y lawsuit heats up
Two Oneida County residents who filed a lawsuit last year against the county over a construction project on County Highway Y argue they shouldn't have to reveal who is paying their legal fees or how they became involved in the suit. (Subscriber access)
Probation ordered in meth case involving restaurant manager
Drug charges against a local restaurant manager were resolved Wednesday in Oneida County Circuit Court.Randy Zadnik, 45, manager of Zadnik's Brick Oven Bistro on Brown Street, entered a no contest plea to a single felony count of possession of narcotic drugs. Two other charges, including possession of methamphetamine, were dismissed …
Charges filed in connection with 2011 Three Lakes home invasion
A man has been charged in Oneida County Circuit Court in connection with a home invasion and shooting that occurred three years ago in the town of Three Lakes. (Subscriber access)
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