Local Rhinelander Headlines

WAUSAU - A car fire shut down a lane of US Highway 51 Northbound near Wausau. It happened just before 2 p.m. today. Full story: WJFW

ST. GERMAIN - More than 50 snowmobilers turned Little St. Germain Lake into a drag race track this weekend. 29 of those raced in their bikinis. But their mission was more than just to win. Full story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - Vilas County Sheriff's deputies and an Eagle River police officer arrested a man they believe assaulted a woman with a knife. The sheriff's office received a call from someone at Eagle River Memorial Hospital just before 8 p.m. Saturday. Full story: WJFW

TOWN OF TIPLER - The Florence County Sheriff's Office says a De Pere man has died in a snowmobile crash in northeastern Wisconsin. WLUK-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1bfB3Ux ) it happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday in the Town of Tipler. Full story: WJFW

SAYNER - Many kids will use computers and tablets to read books, magazines, and newspapers. That makes some people worried children won't visit their local library. Saturday, each child who visited the Plum Lake Library in Sayner got a free book and pencil. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - The Wisconsin State Patrol is urging football fans watching the Super Bowl on Sunday not to drive drunk. Last year three people died in traffic fatalities in Wisconsin on Super Bowl Sunday. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Fredrick Place in Rhinelander provides a home to people who can't afford shelter. But the 16 bed facility can't offer that service without lots of donations. Tonight, Fredrick Place volunteers hosted the largest fundraiser of the year. Full story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - Medical groups use the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to inspire, motivate and direct students following medicine. It’s an event for the brightest young Americans. This year's event will include an Eagle River junior. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - A Rhinelander woman pled not guilty Friday to dealing drugs. 54-year-old Wendy Hogan appeared in Oneida County Court. She's accused of planning to sell prescription drugs and providing a place to distribute those drugs. Full story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Some of us just shovel snow, but three sculptors are turning it into a work of art. Team USA Snow Sculptors are back for their 24th Snow Magic at the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau. This year's sculpture is based off the museum's exhibition of magic themed artwork. Full story: WJFW

ST. GERMAIN - Snowmobilers can speed for a cause this weekend. The Saint Germain radar run will take place this saturday and sunday on Little St. Germain Lake. Snowmobilers can race on groomed snow or shaved ice. Full story: WJFW

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - Fire took away everything from a Lac du Flambeau family this week. Now, they're trying to rebuild their life. "The wind caught the fire and it was just - gone," says Carrie Wayman. Full story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Newswatch 12 likes to be an involved part of our Northwoods community. Today that included sharing thoughts with middle school students in Rhinelander. They spoke to a language arts class taught by Karie Blemke. The students learned about what it's like working as a journalist. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - Governor Scott Walker has raised more than $5.1 million in the last half of 2013, nearly triple what his Democratic challenger for governor brought in. Walker reported the fundraising totals on Friday. His Democratic challenger Mary Burke has said she will report bringing in nearly $1.8 million, which includes $400,000 of her own money. Full story: WJFW