Local Rhinelander Headlines

WESTON - A 13 year old central Wisconsin boy needed to be rescued from a muddy hole dug by utility crews. The boy was playing with his brother at the Green Acres mobile home park in Weston on Wednesday. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants to add the greater prairie chicken to a statewide incidental take permit. Incidental take permits essentially allow people to unintentionally kill a limited number of endangered or threatened animals in the process of pursuing an otherwise legal activity. Full story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - Many people choose to vacation in the Northwoods. That brings a lot of money to the local economy. Counties have increased advertising efforts in areas like Milwaukee and Madison to attract more tourists. Full story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - Our teachers taught us the Earth is the only habitable planet in the universe. But a Northwoods astrobiologist thinks there could be another earth-like planet. Wednesday, the University of Wisconsin-Madison held its monthly Science On Tap event at the Minocqua Brewing Company. Full story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - Plans for a new pavillion in Minocqua's Torpy Park meant the town would cut down 11 pine trees. Many people in the community don't want that to happen. But now, those plans are on hold. The town will consider different options for the park. More than 170 people told town board members about their concerns at a meeting yesterday. Full story: WJFW

CHICAGO/ANTIGO - Earlier on Wednesday, we told you a federal judge stopped the John Doe investigation of Gov. Scott Walker. But now a Court of Appeals stayed that decision. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Some may view aging as a depressing process, but some Northwoods seniors learned it doesn't have to be that way. They got a chance to learn about new ways to better their lives in the later years. The Oneida County Department on Aging hosted their annual Alive to Life conference. Full story: WJFW

STEPHENSON, WI - A pilot is recovering from injuries suffered when his single-engine plane crashed into a farm field near Crivitz. The 66-year-old man from Lena was taken to Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette Tuesday. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Spring time means more of us are getting outside. Biking may be among the activities that you like to do. But it's important to stay safe while doing it. The Oneida County Health Department reminds everyone to stay safe on the roads. That means drivers need to pay attention to bikers. And bikers need to follow the rules of the road. Full story: WJFW

MANITOWISH WATERS - You may see or hear the loons singing across the lakes. But bird lovers across the Northwoods will get their chance to see all types of birds this weekend. Full story: WJFW

WOODBORO - The U-S Supreme Court won't hear the case about the proposed bible camp in Oneida County. The Jaros brothers petitioned the court in March asking it to consider hearing their case. The brothers wanted to build the Eagle Cove Bible Camp on Squash Lake west of Rhinelander. Full story: WJFW

SHAWANO - The man accused of holding a McDonald's employee hostage in Wittenberg needs $50,000 to get out of jail. 28-year-old Travis Keiler appeared in Shawano County Court Tuesday. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - We know donating blood can help save lives, but getting people to donate can be difficult. The Community Blood Center organizes fun events to get people to donate. This week they're hosting Battle of the Badges. Full story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - Health experts want people to watch what they eat to lower their risk of type 2 diabetes. They believe many people get the disease from having a poor diet. But some health experts believe history plays a role in the disease as well. Full story: WJFW