Local Rhinelander Headlines

RHINELANDER - A local art museum hopes to inspire children to create and appreciate art. That's why it opened its doors early today for some young artists. ArtStart in Rhinelander hosted an artist trading card workshop for 4th through 6th graders. Full Story: WJFW

RIB MOUNTAIN - A 45-year-old man died Friday night after falling down stairs at a hotel in Rib Mountain, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department. Police say the fall happened at the Best Western Midway Hotel in Rib Mountain. Full Story: WJFW

TOWN OF FRANZEN - UPDATE: 43-year-old Cynthia Lozier of Galloway, Wisconsin was found dead in the Town of Franzen Thursday morning according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department. Full Story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - Forty-eight years ago, hunters started getting together in Tomahawk for a pre-hunt venison feed. Today, they’re still doing the same thing, but these days, the whole community gets involved. “Just a bunch of local guys getting together and they wanted to say thank you to the community and to the hunters that come to the area,” said Tamra Anderson Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - A group representing more than a dozen northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan would love to see increased rail service in their areas. The Northwoods Rail Transit Commission believes an iron ore mine in the Penokee Hills would dramatically help their efforts. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Deer hunters will face some tough conditions when they hit the woods Saturday. The state's nine-day gun season gets a later start than usual. A big game ecologist with the DNR says that could mean reduced rutting activity. Full Story: WJFW

TOWN OF FRANZEN - A 43-year-old woman was found dead in a semi-truck in the town of Franzen, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department. Police got a call around at 3:41 a.m. that a woman was dead in a semi-truck. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Should people have to show ID when they vote? Wisconsin has been in a two-year legal deadlock over that question. In 2011, Republicans pass a law requiring photo ID for voters. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Community leaders in Rhinelander took a break from their day jobs on Thursday to visit young students at Crescent Elementary School. The mayor, the chamber director, and even some of us from Newswatch 12 joined classrooms as part of American Education Week. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Millions of veterans and their spouses may be missing out on millions of dollars in benefits. That could include a large number here in the Northwoods. Many veterans and their survivors aren't aware of all the benefits set aside for them. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - When hunters get shot, they often knew the person who pulled the trigger. The D-N-R reminds hunters following basic firearm safety rules could prevent most accidental shootings. Full story: WJFW

MADISON - Registration is now open for Gov. Scott Walker's economic development summit next month in Pembine. The two-day meeting starting Dec. 16 is designed to focus on the challenges and opportunities of northern Wisconsin's economy, focusing on small business assistance and regulatory reform. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Gov. Scott Walker and Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp have posted a new video about how excited they are for next week's gun deer season. The nine-day season is set to open on Saturday. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - When the snow comes down, we love snowplow drivers. But you probably didn't know that there's also a whole day every year dedicated to thanking them. Full Story: WJFW