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Badger Medley
The Wisconsin Singers perform their Badger Medley Friday, April 12, 2024 at the John and Dori Performing Arts Center in Rhinelander.
DOJ releases file on River St. shooting
Just under three weeks after Oneida County district attorney Jillian Pfeifer announced no charges would be filed against the five officers involved in an incident at a River Street residence on Jan. 20 that ended in the death of 33-year-old Steven Kincaid, the state Department of Justice has released the …
Oneida County Humane Society to host ‘Furball’ fundraiser
The Oneida County Humane Society (OCHS) has announced its annual “Furball” fundraiser will be held on Saturday May 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Rondele Ranch in Harshaw.
Lakeland Times files records request for Pelican River Forest documents
With questions still circulating about the state Department of Natural Resources’s purchase of a conservation easement in the Pelican River Forest, questions ranging from the state’s procurement of a bridge loan to fund it to the lack of coordination with local governments, The Lakeland Times has filed an open records …
Applications for 2024 spring room tax grants now available
The Rhinelander Tourism and Marketing Committee (RTMC) is accepting applications for the spring disbursement of Room Tax Community Grants.
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City announces public meeting on upcoming street projects
It’s road construction season and the City of Rhinelander has a number of projects planned.
DNR, DHS respond after EPA announces new maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in drinking water
On Wednesday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new enforceable federal standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This includes a new enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt) individually for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt individually for PFNA, PFHxS and …
Oneida County 4-H offers free clay program for youth
The Oneida County 4-H Club is offering a free “Clay Explorers” program for students in grades K-2 (public/private/homeschool). This program will take place from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Rhinelander District Library.
Shooting suspect arrested near Rhinelander
A 36-year-old Merrill man wanted in connection with a shooting in Wausau Wednesday morning was arrested by Oneida County officers later the same day at a residence in Pelican.
Evers vetoes PFAS bill, orders JFC to meet
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed legislation last week to provide comprehensive PFAS relief to eligible communities — dollars that have been approved in the state budget — but the governor said the package of bills contained poison pills designed to help polluters, and he ordered the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee to …
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Council OKs skate park design proposal
After more than three years of study and planning, there is an approved design proposal for a skate park to be located at Rhinelander’s Hodag Park.
DA files open meetings complaint against Lake Tom officials
Oneida County district attorney Jillian Pfeifer has filed verified open meetings complaints against the Lake Tomahawk town chairman and a town supervisor, saying she believes the two violated the state’s open meetings laws when they attended an unnoticed presentation on enhanced wake boat regulations last year.
Lopez prevails
Cindy Skinner, center, and Carla Fletcher, right, of the Oneida County Board of Canvassers, confer with Oneida County Clerk Tracy Hartman Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2024 during a recount of the ballots cast on April 2 for the Office of County Supervisor for the 15th District.
Oneida County Teen Court in need of youth panelists
Oneida County Teen Court is recruiting high school students to be panelists for the 2024-2025 school year.
City announces spring yard waste clean-up schedule
City residents must set out brush and leaf bags between 7 a.m. Monday April 15 and 3 p.m. Friday, April 26, to be guaranteed pick-up as part of the city’s annual spring yard waste clean-up program, according to city press release.
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