Local Rhinelander Headlines

RHINELANDER - Medical bills can take a family to brink of bankruptcy. Not everything is covered. Even if you do have insurance. Full Story: WJFW

AUBURNDALE - A structure fire closed the southbound lane of Wisconsin 186 at Elm Road in Auburndale for two hours Saturday afternoon, according to the Wood County Sheriff's Department. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - People suffering from symptoms of aging, like dementia, can turn to local health groups for help. But it gets tougher for people who suffer from dementia and other issues like addiction or mental illness. Full Story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - You normally bundle your kids up in the winter, but kids grow fast and buying new winter clothes every year gets expensive. The Warm the Children program in in Eagle River helps families who have a hard time affording clothes for their kids. Full Story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - Minocqua Dispatch works hard to service the western part of Oneida County, but Budget cuts to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department could change that. The Sheriff's Department has to cut $100,000. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Christmas shopping can turn into a sport when people are hustling to find the best deals. Now, you can get those sweet deals. Not at 4 a.m. on Black Friday, but on Thanksgiving Day itself. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Training poll workers turned out to be a big concern about the voter-ID law. The top official with Wisconsin's elections board, Kevin Kennedy, testified Thursday in a federal hearing. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - President Barack Obama has nominated Madison attorney James D. Peterson for a federal judgeship that's been vacant for years in western Wisconsin. Peterson was nominated Thursday to succeed former Senior U.S. District Judge John Shabaz. Shabaz retired in 2009 and died in 2012. Full Story: WJFW

ACROSS THE NORTHWOODS - We all know a Northwoods winter means lots of snow, but since we're so used to winter, we don’t always prepare for it like we should. Preparing your car and home are essential. “Make sure your furnace is in good working order, your fire place is in good working order. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - We have an update for you on the missing Wausau woman found in Mexico. Connie McCallister disappeared from Wausau nine years ago. Wausau police got in contact with her via skype in September. They confirmed the woman was McCallister with a DNA test. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Those who want to bag a wolf will soon be down to just a single zone to hunt in. Wisconsin's largest wolf-hunting zone is about to close for the season. Full Story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - The ultimate goal for many hunters is to bring home a trophy buck. Across the Midwest, that happens the most in Wisconsin. Scientists from UW-Madison believe that’s actually because Wisconsin harvests a lot of antlerless deer. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Two Republican-sponsored anti-abortion bills are moving forward in the state Senate and could be passed next week. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee scheduled a vote Thursday on the measures that previously passed the Assembly. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Connie McAllister disappeared from Wausau nine years ago. In September, a woman claiming to be McAllister contacted Wausau police from Mexico. Police confirmed with DNA tests the woman in Mexico is McAllister. Full Story: WJFW