Local Rhinelander Headlines

RHINELANDER - The Elbo Room Ballroom in Rhinelander could host its last show next month. After that, the owner can choose to either bring the building up to code, or shut it down. Full Story: WJFW

ANTIGO - UPDATE: The Antigo School board will still need to fill an open spot on its nine person board after Tuesday's school board meeting, according to Antigo Middle School Associate Principal Heather McCann. The board split again, 4-4, on filling the open position left by Dr. Karl Niedermann in September. Full Story: WJFW

MERRILL - UPDATE: A crash has closed all southbound lanes on US Highway 51 for nearly two hours near Merrill in Lincoln County, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Police say the crash happened at 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln and US 51. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Participants of the Headwaters Incorporated group were asked to ring bells for the Salvation Army Tuesday afternoon, just outside of Trig's. Headwaters Incorporated group members say it was the perfect way to give back. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Hunters got off to a slow start this hunting season. Nearly 111-thousand deer were killed during the opening weekend of the state's nine-day gun season. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Snow caused numerous crashes and backups in southern Wisconsin and contributed to the deaths of two motorists. The two fatal crashes were reported in Dane County. In Fitchburg, a 26-year-old woman was killed Monday when the car she was riding in left the road and overturned. Full Story: WJFW

MINNEAPOLIS - A St. Paul, Minnesota man gets a 27 year prison sentence for killing a former Wausau area woman. Jeffery Trevino was convicted for killing his wife Kira Steger. Full story: WJFW

NORTHWOODS - Deer hunters look closely for trophy bucks during the nine-day hunt. But local invasive species experts want them to be looking out for something else, too. Hunters can help report patches of invasive species while out on the land. Full Story: WJFW

GLEASON - Fire destroyed a mobile home in Langlade County early Monday morning. Just after five a.m., fire broke out at the mobile home just east of Gleason. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Every year, the Oneida County Airport received grant money from the state. This year, that money can help cut the financial burden for taxpayers in the county. Most of the $625,000 grant was spent on a new fire truck. Full Story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - We usually sort out our trash and recycling, set it outside and forget about it. But do you know what happens to it after it gets picked up? Eagle Waste Services in Eagle River showed us. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Oneida County taxpayers should feel thankful the county has insurance to cover legal bills. A Milwaukee lawyer defending the county has racked up almost $400,000 in legal costs. Full Story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - A Tomahawk native turned Hollywood actor and director died Saturday afternoon. Jay Michael Leggett died after spending the day hunting in Tomahawk. He drove back to a seasonal cabin on Wildwood Avenue. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - We usually expect to pay money to see a movie. But movie goers in Rhinelander payed in food to see the new Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie. More than 50 people brought in canned goods Saturday. Full Story: WJFW