Local Rhinelander Headlines

MADISON - A bill designed to make chemotherapy drugs in pill form more affordable for cancer patients is one of the last proposals up for a vote in the state Senate this year. The bill is among more than 50 the Senate is scheduled to pass on Tuesday before adjourning to begin the campaign season in earnest. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - The state Senate should vote today on a bill that would require Wisconsin police departments to use outside investigators to look into officer-involved deaths. The Assembly passed the bill in February. Full story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - Police believe a Tomahawk man shot his brother-in-law because of an argument about condiments. 68 year old Charles Lawn of Tomahawk faces five charges. That includes one charge of attempted first degree intentional homicide. Full story: WJFW

WAUSAU - A Wausau teacher and coach faces charges of keeping child pornography. He's been in jail since he was arrested earlier this month. Full story: WJFW

WISCONSIN - With the health insurance enrollment deadline getting closer, counselors across Wisconsin are prepared for an increase in activity. Midnight will mark the deadline for open enrollment for most people to purchase insurance coverage under the federal law initiated by President Barack Obama. Full story: WJFW

PHILLIPS - You might not think that students start thinking about the future until High School. But some Northwoods middle school students are already thinking about their careers. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The Women, Infants and Children program ,WIC, helps mothers and young kids buy healthy groceries. The number of people enrolling in WIC is dropping in Oneida County. The number of people using WIC in Oneida County has been dropping since 2010. Full story: WJFW

WISCONSIN - With the health insurance enrollment deadline getting closer, counselors across Wisconsin are prepared for an increase in activity. Midnight will mark the deadline for open enrollment for most people to purchase insurance coverage under the federal law initiated by President Barack Obama. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - We usually see our police officers and firefighters wearing badges and protective gear. But Monday in Rhinelander, they'll be wearing aprons. Full story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - Karaoke night can bring out the best and worst voices. But some people competing at Northwoods Idol on Saturday weren’t concerned about hitting the right notes. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The last time the Badgers made it to the Final Four was in 2000. The No. 2 seed in the West faced No. 1 seed Arizona Saturday. You better believe Northwoods bars were jam-packed with fans hoping to witness history. Full story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - When the snow finally melts, you may notice damage the snow and cold weather has done to your home. Some winter damage to homes can’t be ignored in the spring. Many people went to the Minocqua Home Show to find renovation options. Full story: WJFW

LAS VEGAS - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says the GOP's next presidential nominee must be someone ``from outside Washington.'' The Republican says he's not focused on the 2016 race. But he says the nation's governors are better positioned to win the presidency because of their state-based accomplishments. Full story: WJFW

STEVENS POINT - A jury will decide whether a 50-year-old man should be released from a mental health institution in the 1989 murder of his grandfather. Steven Feck requested the jury trial Friday through his attorney under an old statute in effect during the time of the crime. Prior to 1990, committed suspects could request trials to determine whether they could be treated in the community. Full story: WJFW