Local Rhinelander Headlines

WAUSAU - A Wausau man now faces charges for shooting and killing a man. 30-year-old John Lewis allegedly shot and killed 27-year-old KC Christopher Elliot outside a Wausau bar in January. Full story: WJFW

CRANDON - A convicted sex offender now faces more charges. That's after he allegedly sexually assaulted a minor just months after completing extended supervision. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Some Northwoods students will head to Milwaukee to test their business skills. Students competed in the regional Finance and Investment Bowl today at Nicolet College. The competition tested their knowledge of investing, finance, and general economics. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Some private schools might need to meet stricter requirements soon. A bill passed in the state Senate today would require schools to maintain accreditation. It would only apply to private schools that participate in Wisconsin's voucher program. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce group held a seminar at Nicolet College in Rhinelander Tuesday, to plan how to make Wisconsin more attractive to skilled workers and manufacturing businesses. WMC's president believes the shortage in younger people in the industry has to do with two big misconceptions about manufacturing. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - The Rhinelander Mock trial team can call themselves champions. The team took state Monday afternoon in Madison. he RHS Mock Trial Team has won the state tournament 17 times in the 31 years since it was established. Full story: WJFW

MERRILL - You dial 911 during an emergency. But one Northwoods police department seems to be getting a lot of false calls. They want people to be more careful. Full story: WJFW

WAUSAU - You might remember the emotional debate over limiting religious music in Wausau schools last year. The school district formed a committee to research and make recommendations for a district policy to find a solution to the problem. They met the school board tonight. Full story: WJFW

ANTIGO - Schools in the Northwoods can be expensive to maintain. Many school boards are closing some of their rural schools to save money. Unlike other Wisconsin districts, Antigo's school board will keep its seven elementary schools open. Full story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - Wood means jobs in Northern Wisconsin. For Louisiana Pacific in Tomahawk, wood means lots of business. “Even at full capacity we can’t keep up with demand,” says Jon Smith the Mill Manager for Tomahawk LP. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Drivers might need to get used to a stop sign at one intersection in Rhinelander. The City Council held a public hearing to decide if the temporary stop sign on Davenport and Sutliff should stay. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - A coalition of groups is speaking out against elections-related bills up for a vote in the state Senate. One that would limit in-person absentee voting hours and another that would allow lobbyists to give donations to politicians sooner than they can now. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Superintendents at rural schools face challenges like growing poverty, declining enrollment, and high transportation costs. The State Assembly formed the Rural Schools Task Force to find ways to help. 12 members of the State Assembly make up the task force. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - If all this snow melts too quickly, there could be severe flooding in areas of Wisconsin. That's according to the National Weather Service. Full story: WJFW