HOMEPAGE
Minocqua man avoids jail time, but must register as sex offender
A Minocqua man found in possession of child pornography in 2024 was sentenced on Sept. 5 and will avoid jail time. Marathon County judge Gregory Strasser handed down the sentence to Jacob Riley Collins, 23, for four misdemeanor class A charges of possessing harmful material exposing a child and one …
League of Women Voters local watch party and webinar on state constitutional amendments
The League of Women Voters of the Northwoods invites community members to a timely webinar: “Wisconsin Constitutional Amendments: Consequences and Better Practices” on Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rhinelander District Library, 106 North Stevens Street.
Empty calories, full curiousity
One-year-old Barak Green plays with toys in the childrens area on Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Rhinelander District Library.
State’s best BMXers flock to Rhinelander
The Hodag BMX race track in Rhinelander, which is home to riders from all over the Northwoods, hosted for the first time the Wisconsin State BMX Championship. Hodag BMX track operator Robbie Deede explained the state championship, which took place this last weekend, Sept. 6-7, was a USA BMX sanctioned …
‘Do not eat:’ Fish, deer consumption advisory issued for Stella, nearby waters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning Oneida County residents and visitors to limit consumption of fish and deer in the town of Stella and nearby waterbodies due to the contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
728 X 90 AD
Stella board seeks multi-town stakeholder committee as PFAS plume grows
The town of Stella has been found to have some of the highest concentrations of PFAS in the state. PFAS includes a number of compounds used in everything from non-stick pan coating to firefighting foam. There has been concern by residents, the Stella town board, and the surrounding areas about …
Potentially deadly disease identified in 8 southern states
The brisk chill of autumn swept into the Northwoods this past week, a reminder that winter is not far away and prompting seasonal residents to circle calendar dates for their trips to warmer climates.
City council approves upgrades from sidewalks to sidearms
The Rhinelander city council took up several items under new business at their last meeting on Sept. 8. The first was the upgrading of the Rhinelander Police Department’s service pistols, moving from .40 caliber weapons to 9 mm. The cost would be $28,855.50, which included the service pistols themselves, sights, …
My Money Camp returns to Rhinelander this fall
My Money Camp, the fast-growing nationwide financial literacy program for teens, is returning to Rhinelander this fall in partnership with the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program.
Light Up the Night for Recovery event in Rhinelander on Sept. 17
Mental health and substance use disorders affect all communities, people from all walks of life, and all age groups. Every September, National Recovery Month celebrates communities who are proud and stand together in recovery. It reminds us that “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.”
728 X 90 AD
Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally soars past expectations, raises nearly $40K for area non-profits
To say the organizers of the first Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally at Rhinelander’s Countryfest grounds at the beginning of August was a success is an understatement. Lake Tomahawk residents Nancy and Steve Woller spent part of their morning at Camp American Legion (CAL) on Aug. 25 making check presentations, the …
Rhinelander Reflections
Editor’s Note: In a new, periodical feature, the Northwoods River News presents “Rhinelander Reflections,” which will takes a look back at stories that made headlines of our paper, formerly known as the Rhinelander Daily News, in 1925, 1950, 1975 and 2000. We hope you enjoy this look back at our …
Lightning strikes twice: Two major storm-induced fire calls stretch area crews
A storm system with plenty of air to ground lightning rolled through the Lakeland area Tuesday and the result was a large number of Oneida and Vilas county fire departments called to reports of structure fires in Sugar Camp and St. Germain.
Monthly child find screening at School District of Rhinelander
Child Find Screenings in the School District of Rhinelander for the 2025-26 school year. Screenings are for children ages 3 and older who are not enrolled in school.
Kennedy takes heavy criticism as vaccine debate heats up
For anyone looking to preview the flavors of the 2026 midterm elections, right now it looks like the usual hot-button issues — crime, immigration, climate change, and forever wars — will remain at the center of the table, along with the economy, which is always the signature dish on the …
728 X 90 AD
