Local Rhinelander Headlines

EAGLE RIVER - The YMCA of the Northwoods will no longer have an Eagle River facility. The Northland Pines School District will take over operating the fitness center on March 1st. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - Some people go too far when trying to bag a trophy buck. The Wisconsin Senate's natural resources committee is holding a hearing today. They'll talk about a Republican bill that would create steeper penalties for poaching trophy deer. Full story: WJFW

BAYFIELD COUNTY - In the winter, we live in the land of snow and ice. Nowhere is that beauty more evident in northern Wisconsin than in Bayfield County. "We hear 'wow' a lot. We hear 'awesome' a lot," says Neil Howk of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Full story: WJFW

ANTIGO - The Antigo Optimist Club likes burning your Christmas tree. That's only after the holidays though. The club burned more than 300 trees tonight. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - A new food pantry in Rhinelander will give struggling families the opportunity to fill their cabinets regardless of their income level. Grace Foursquare Church in Rhinelander is teaming up with regional food pantry called Ruby's Pantry. Full story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - The Tomahawk school district let students listen to a strong anti-bullying message today. The speaker charged the school district more than $3,000. But do these programs actually work? School leaders believe they do. “Our hope is that it makes every student take a step back and think about it, reflect upon how they treat other people,” says Scott Swenty, Tomahawk High School Principal. Full story: WJFW

CASSIAN - Searchers find a body after fire burned a home north of Tomahawk Monday morning. The Oneida County Sheriff department says a forensic autopsy is being scheduled to help with identification. Full story: WJFW

TOWN OF CRESCENT - Resorts help bring tourist and jobs to the Northwoods. Some of those resorts need to expand when business gets very good. But they can run into issues with zoning. Full story: WJFW

NORTHWOODS - Weeks ago, propane dealers told us prices should begin to drop by the beginning of February. It's the first week of February, and that hasn't happened in most Northwoods areas. Paying for the still-pricey fuel is a major challenge for many Northwoods families. Full story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - Students at Northland Pines High School will make their debut in the Sound of Music this weekend. Cast members think being part of a musical teaches them more than how to memorize lines. Full story: WJFW

ANTIGO - Making decisions for an entire school district can be difficult. The school board in Antigo has had trouble agreeing on some decisions in the past few years. Full story: WJFW

CASSIAN - The Oneida County Sheriff believes one person may have died in a fire early Monday morning north of Tomahawk. Firefighters found the home on North Woodland Trail fully in flames around 12:40 a.m. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - A Wisconsin tribal leader promises a gentler State of the Tribes address this year. Menominee Chairman Craig Corn will speak to the Wisconsin Legislature February 13th. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - People look forward to the Super Bowl party as much as the big game. And most of those parties include a lot of food. All that food means more money for grocery stores. Full story: WJFW