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Judge denies Bangstad motion for new trial, reduced damages
A judge has denied a motion by Kirk Bangstad for a new trial and for reduced damages in a case in which a jury found that Bangstad defamed River News and Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker, and did so with express malice.
March jury trial set in human trafficking case
A 58-year-old Rhinelander man facing multiple counts of human trafficking is scheduled to stand trial in early March after invoking his right to a speedy trial.
City alderman resigns
The Rhinelander Common Council was scheduled to convene a special meeting Monday evening, Jan. 29, to discuss the process for filling the District 4 aldermanic seat left vacant by the resignation last week of longtime councilman Tom Kelly.
Snow-no-bile season
It’s nearly February and snowmobilers are still unable to ride the numerous trail systems the Northwoods is known for.
Evers: DNR completes Pelican River Forest easement purchase
Gov. Tony Evers used his State of the State address last week to announce that he had completed the largest land conservation easement purchase in Wisconsin history, despite opposition not only from Republicans in the legislature but from impacted counties and towns.
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Nicolet College announces dean’s list
Nicolet College in Rhinelander has released its Fall 2023 Dean’s List of Academic Excellence.
Biden bets the bank on Bidenomics
News analysis It’s an age-old question when presidential elections roll around: Are you better off than you have been?
St. Germain Town Board votes to issue citation for clear-cutting
During a meeting of the St. Germain Town Board on Monday, Jan. 8, supervisors voted unanimously — despite a heated exchange of words — to issue a zoning violation citation to Peter Baltus.
County supervisors approve PFAS-related resolution
Tom LaDue is expecting his grandchildren to visit his Snowden Lake home this summer, but he doesn’t know whether they’ll be able to spend much time in the water.
Sheriff’s office explains role in weekend power outage
The Oneida County sheriff’s office is explaining why electrical power was turned off for a period of time last Saturday evening while officers responded to a “critical incident” in the Town of Crescent that ultimately resulted in the death of one of the subjects.
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Sugar Camp Winter Regatta returns this weekend
The “Winter Regatta,” northern Wisconsin’s largest outdoor winter cornhole tournament, will take place in Sugar Camp this Friday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 27.
Tiffany listening session
U.S. Rep Tom Tiffany listens as Mary Possin, a Lac du Flambeau property owner impacted by the ongoing dispute between the Town of Lac du Flambeau and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians over easement and right of way issues involving four local roads, pleads for …
OC board torpedos HIPAA compliance software
On a 11-6 vote this month, the Oneida County board of supervisors shot down a request by three county agencies to purchase software they billed as a tool to help keep them compliant with federal HIPAA laws, or medical privacy regulations.
Downtown Rhinelander Inc. announces Taste of Chocolate
Attention chocolate lovers! Starting this Friday there is an opportunity to purchase locally made chocolate and support local businesses at the same time.
Airpro donates $10,000 to food pantry
Airpro Fan & Blower Company of Rhinelander recently donated $10,000 to the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP).
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