Local Rhinelander Headlines

MADISON - Wisconsin's budget year ended $89 million better off than anticipated. That's money that will help pay for Governor Scott Walker's proposed $100 million property tax cut. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Gov. Scott Walker's $100 million property tax cut proposal heads to the Legislature this week. Republicans intend to move quickly on the plan, which if passed would cut property taxes on the typical home by $13 this year. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - The state Assembly is poised to pass a bill this week that would raise the speed limit on Wisconsin's interstates. The measure would raise the current 65 mph limit to 70 mph on the interstates and require state transportation officials to submit a study on the feasibility of raising the limit to 70 on other four-lane highways within a year. Full Story: WJFW

PORTAGE COUNTY - One person is dead, and two others are injured after a two-vehicle crash in Portage County Sunday afternoon, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol. The crash happened around 2 p.m. Sunday, on US 10 and County Highway K near Stevens Point. Full Story: WJFW

MERRILL - A young woman battling brain cancer looked for support from the community of Merrill. Anne Germain found out she had brain cancer in 2011. Full Story: WJFW

GREEN BAY - Crews that built the now-closed Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge in Green Bay weren't able to rest its steel structure atop sturdy limestone bedrock, which some geologists and engineers say may have contributed to its sinking pavement. Wisconsin highway officials discount that theory. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Model train enthusiasts got an up close look at what some Northwoods towns looked like in the early 1900’s. "We want children to learn about trains. We want them to learn about model trains. How to operate them, how to build them and keep the hobby going." said train operator, Robert Knobbe. Full Story: WJFW

LINCOLN CO. - A deadly crash closed down US Highway 51 northbound lanes for nearly three hours. The crash happened shortly after 1:30 Saturday morning near Irma in Lincoln County. Full Story: WJFW

WESTBORO - A business that’s been open for more than 60 years will soon close. It’s all because of the government shutdown. "I payed my rent in January and I thought, well this isn’t going to affect me. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Even if you lock your car doors you should take your valuables out of the car first, especially if you're in Wausau. Car break-ins are on the rise in the area. Wausau Police are urging people to remove their GPS devices, sunglasses and other valuable items from their cars. Full Story: WJFW

ANTIGO - Organizers of a concert benefit in Antigo hope to raise money to help a local man diagnosed with cancer. Mark Samolinski voiced started going hoarse in November 2011. Four months later Samolinski decided to see a doctor. He found out his hoarse voice was actually cancer. Full Story: WJFW

RIB MOUNTAIN - Police estimate the cost of fire at a Wendy's in Rib Mountain at least one million dollars. A lieutenant with the Marathon County Sheriff's office says a gas line dislodged and ignited. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The Rhinelander District Library will need to make cuts next year. That's because the city of Rhinelander and four towns refused to increase the library's budget. Full Story: WJFW

KENOSHA - Hard Rock International wants to develop and manage a proposed Menominee Indian casino in Kenosha. That's if the project gets the green light. Full Story: WJFW