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Officers involved in January incident cleared to work
The five law enforcement officers involved in a critical incident on River Street late last month have been authorized to resume their duties.
Nicolet College now enrolling students in Private Pilot Ground School
Nicolet College will offer its next Private Pilot Ground School as part of the spring 2024 term.
Report shows struggles of local news across the country
There was “both good news and bad news for local journalism this past year,” according to a report published by Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism on Nov. 16, 2023, called “The State of Local News.”
Indoor farmers market
An indoor farmers market is held at the YMCA of the Northwoods in Rhinelander on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon throughout the winter.
Group files open records request for gun rule documents
Earlier this month, the watchdog group Empower Oversight said that whistleblowers inside the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are drafting a rule that would require background checks for all guns sales in the country, effectively banning the private sale of firearms.
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St. Germain town board removes supervisor from zoning committee
During its Jan. 25 meeting, the St. Germain Town Board voted to relieve supervisor Brian Cooper of his duties as a member of the town’s zoning committee.
Alzheimer’s and dementia workshop Feb. 20
The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is offering an educational workshop Feb. 20 covering the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia. This workshop provides a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed.
Cobblestone construction
Workers building the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, 735 W. Kemp Street, were greeted with bright sunshine and mild temperatures Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.
PFOS-based fish consumption advisories issued for Hat Rapids Flowage, Moen Chain
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Department of Health Services (DHS), has released an online publication with updated guidelines for safe fish consumption.
Habitat for Humanity announces Bids for Builds Facebook auction
Habitat for Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin has announced its fourth annual online auction fundraiser.
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Tiffany encourages counties to challenge PRF easement
The funding may have been secured and the easement recorded, but U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany still believes the massive Pelican River Forest easement can be legally challenged, and this week he encouraged the impacted counties to do so.
Park City Cares Foundation donates $800 to Rhinelander Fab Lab
The Park City Cares Foundation has announced it has made contributions totaling $6,500, reinforcing its commitment to education and community support.
State Dems push government-subsidized journalism
Three legislative Democrats have introduced a suite of bills they say will help revive an ailing local newspaper industry, including a tax credit for subscribers and the creation of a newspaper partnership with the UW System.
LdF town board approves latest payment to keep roads open
Following a relatively short closed session on Jan. 31, the Lac du Flambeau town board approved a motion to make the latest monthly payment to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians to keep four roads open.
19-year-old accused of possessing child pornography
A 19-year-old man with a Lake Tomahawk address has been charged with four counts of possession of child pornography, a Class D felony carrying a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison.
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