Local Rhinelander Headlines

GREEN BAY - The bridge that carries Interstate 43 over the Fox River in Green Bay will remain closed indefinitely after a concrete support pier settled by more than 2 feet. The Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge was closed early Wednesday when a long, deep dip was discovered in the pavement about 5 a.m. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Wisconsin will see higher than average costs to purchase health insurance sold under the new federal health care overhaul. Wisconsin ranks 36th nationwide in average monthly premium costs based on information the Obama administration released on Wednesday. Full Story: WJFW

ACROSS THE NORTHWOODS - Winter utility bills get expensive, especially when you have to heat a school. But there is a way to make them cheaper. Wisconsin Public Service gave the Wabeno Area School District a $14,000 rebate this year. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Tuesday, Governor Walker and legislative leaders unveiled eight economic development bills. Governor Walker says they will go "an awful long way" to helping him fulfill his 2010 campaign promise to create 250,000 jobs by 2015. Full Story: WJFW

LAONA - Two people got arrested in a Forest County drug bust early this morning. Deputies and Crandon police searched a home at 4920 Midway Lane in the town of Laona around 2:15. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - A Mosinee man will spend the next five years in federal prison. Thirty one-year-old Julian Alvarez was sentenced today for unlawful possession of firearms by a felon. Full Story: WJFW

ACROSS THE NORTHWOODS - As Fall kicks off, so does the start of cold season, and flu season's just around the corner. This is the time of year doctors offices treat more people with fall and winter illnesses. Full Story: WJFW

MEDFORD - We found out yesterday Alexander Schneider told police he was aiming for a Taylor County Sheriff's Deputy's face when he shot at him. Today he was in court. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - People in the Northwoods dream about high-speed Internet for everyone. The Northwoods Broadband Coalition brought in the State Public Service Commission to hear about that dream. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Wisconsin labor relations officials are refusing to stop enforcing provisions of Gov. Scott Walker's contentious public union restrictions on local government workers, brushing aside assertions that they're violating a court order. Full Story: WJFW

MARATHON CO. - One person died after being shot while hunting in Marathon County. The Marathon County Sheriff's Department says a 29-year-old squirrel hunter was killed when another hunter shot him. Full Story: WJFW

WESTON - This probably sounds worse than it is. But a driver survived a horrific rollover crash. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Field trips can be a fun way for students to spend the day outside the classroom. That’s especially important when the classroom is a computer at home. Going on a field trip to a dairy farm would be a fun valuable learning experience for just about any kid. Full Story: WJFW

NORTHWOODS - We all know you should never impersonate an officer. But somebody has and Wisconsin State Patrol wants to put an end to it. Full Story: WJFW