Local Rhinelander Headlines

ANTIGO - If you walked down a trail in Antigo this weekend, you may have felt like you were stepping back in time. "We're in a modern time but this is representing the 1800s, or going back as far as the 1700s," says Stumble Stump Rendezvous organizer Todd Toburen. Full Story: WJFW

GLEASON - Hundreds gathered at Lion's Park in Gleason Saturday to see some trucks get seriously muddy. It was the final Mud Bog of the summer. Full Story: WJFW

ACROSS THE NORTHWOODS - We can feel strongly about environmental topics. That's especially true when it comes to mining in Northern Wisconsin, specifically the Gogebic Taconite mine proposed in Iron County. On Tuesday, the comment period on bulk sampling ended. Full Story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - You can find almost any phone number using the internet. That ability has its perks when you don’t want to flip through the phone book. But it can sometimes put your number into the wrong hands. Full Story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - Everyone wants a promotion and today in Vilas County, an employee of over three decades to become the newest Sheriff. Vilas County Chief Deputy Joe Fath was sworn in to his new role this morning. Fath was appointed by Governor Walker as Sheriff after the death of former Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich. Full Story: WJFW

PHILLIPS - The sounds of hymns and choirs don't usually mix with sounds of dumbbells and workout music. But in Phillips, the connection is closer than you might think. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Right now, 17 year olds charged with a crime go straight to adult court in Wisconsin. A bi-partisan bill in the legislature would make some changes. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Wisconsin's bow hunters can start going after deer in a little more than a week. The state's early archery season opens September 14th. Full Story: WJFW

VILAS CO. - We now know who will be the new Vilas County sheriff. Governor Scott Walker appointed Chief Deputy Joe Fath to the job. Full Story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - Five people died in the last five years at the Packaging Corporation of America mill in Tomahawk. All of them were killed on the job. Now, PCA faces a huge fine for another accident. Full Story: WJFW

CRANDON - The Crandon Police Department wants you to watch out for a computer scam. It goes like this: You turn on your computer and get a message that says the FBI locked your computer, and they're fining you hundreds of dollars to get it unlocked. Full Story: WJFW

VILAS CO. - We now know who will be the new Vilas County sheriff. Governor Scott Walker appointed Chief Deputy Joe Fath to the job. Full Story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - This new phone scam targets customers of Nicolet National Bank. The bank recently changed its name. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Representative Bill Kramer takes on the roll of majority leader for the state assembly. Kramer defeated Representative Dean Knudson in the election Wednesday. Full Story: WJFW