Local Rhinelander Headlines

MADISON - State attorneys want a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's gay marriage ban. The American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit on behalf of a group of gay couples. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - Thursday night the state Assembly surprised many by passing two school accountability bills. One requires financial oversight for voucher schools getting state money. The other, which requires schools receiving taxpayer dollars to release test scores and other data, surprised many. Full story: WJFW

MERRILL - We expect fireman and police officers to have experience saving lives. In order to do that they need to go through extensive training. NTC's Merrill campus does that training. Full story: WJFW

WAUSAU - It can be difficult to go from being a soldier to being a civilian. Going back to school could be a good option for veterans. But figuring out what school to go to and what benefits you're eligble for can be difficult. Full story: WJFW

WAUSAU - The Merrill teen accused of lying that she had cancer to get money from people made her first appearance in court Thursday. 19-year-old Celina Winchell pleaded not guilty in Marathon County court. Full story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - People in Eagle River could soon could soon have a new trail to ride their bikes. A new matching grant put the city fifteen-thousand dollars closer to building the new bike path. The trail would run directly through downtown Eagle River. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The man police believe sold meth to Rhinelander bistro manager Randy Zadnik will spend 6 months in jail. Pedro Jacinto of Rhinelander pleaded no contest today to two felony charges of possessing meth. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - The fate of a bill that would make chemotherapy pills more affordable rests with the Wisconsin state Assembly. The bill easily passed the Senate earlier this week and Gov. Scott Walker has said he would sign that version into law. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - The state Department of Justice wants the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a Wisconsin law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Republican Governor Scott Walker signed the measure into law last summer. Full story: WJFW

CRANDON - A man nearly died last week. He was severely beaten and left out in the woods in Forest County. The four people accused of beating him now face charges. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The case against Rhinelander's Elizabeth Tietsort will move forward. Last month, a postal inspector saw packages addressed to Tietsort from a jewelry company. Full story: WJFW

ANTIGO - You might not be thinking about summer activities right now, but it won't be long before you can start mountain biking. Antigo is excited to announce their new mountain bike trail. It's a one mile single trail loop. “The single track trail it offers something a little more technical for mountain bikers,” says Antigo Park Recreation and Cemetery Supervisor Sarah Repp. Full story: WJFW

ANTIGO - Music can influence us in many ways. One Northwoods business hopes to use music to shape the minds of our youth. Zane guitars in Antigo is sponsoring a nonprofit Christian music concert this Friday. Tickets are 10 dollars in advance or 12 dollars at the door. The store isn't seeing any of the profits. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - County social services offices in the Northwoods expect a spike in their workload in the next two weeks. Consumers face a March 31 deadline for enrolling for health care plans on the online marketplace. Full story: WJFW