Local Rhinelander Headlines

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Never Forgotten Honor Flight took a group of 91 local veterans to Washington D.C. They got to see the memorials built to honor their service. Newswatch 12's Lyndsey Stemm went along. She's sharing some of their stories with you each night this week. Today, meet Joe. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Thousands of people in the Northwoods lost power just after 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. According to Wisconsin Public Service the main line from the HWY 8 substation going into Rhinelander is out. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Many cannot spend summer in the Northwoods without a round of golf. However with a snowy spring and heavy summer rains, golfing may not be on top of your TO-DO list. But the staff at the Northwoods Golf Course in Rhinelander say that didn't slow profits down this year. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Rhinelander Police found the person who may have hit a motorcyclist in Rhinelander last night. The crash happened right in front of the paper mill on Davenport and Pelican street. Full Story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - You might remember the name Asha Jain. Asha is a teenager from Minocqua. She competed on Jeopardy for the International Geography Bee. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Rhinelander police need your help with a hit and run accident from this evening. A maroon minivan hit a motorcycle around 5:30 this evening. Full Story: WJFW

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ninety one local veterans took the trip of a lifetime to the nation's capitol yesterday. The Never Forgotten Honor Flight made its thirteenth trip to Washington D.C. Newswatch 12's Lyndsey Stemm got to go with them. The veterans shared their stories and wisdom with her-- and perhaps most memorably-- they shared their experiences yesterday. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - With flu season approaching, health experts want people to get their flu shots now. Flu shots are now available at the Oneida County Health Department. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - A logging company will be billed 600-thousand dollars for starting a fire that burned thousands of acres in Wisconsin. The blaze broke out in May in Douglas County. Full Story: WJFW

WATERTOWN - First Lady Michelle Obama and actress Eva Longoria will make their way to Wisconsin. They'll be visiting Watertown High School Thursday for an event promoting the drinking of water over sugary soft drinks. Full Story: WJFW

WESTBORO - A Taylor County policeman recovers in a local hospital today after being shot at a rural home near Westboro. We just got off the phone with, Chippewa County Sheriff, James Kowalczyk. Full Story: WJFW

LANGLADE COUNTY - A crash in Langlade County northeast of Antigo killed a Bryant man. Deputies say 48 year old Randy Houdek was killed in the wreck around 11:15 yesterday morning. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Performing arts lovers in Rhinelander will soon need to walk across the street to see performances. But that change will reward theatergoers with a bigger and better experience. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Officials say this will be a great year for turkey hunters. The season starts Saturday and runs through November 21st statewide. Full Story: WJFW