Local Rhinelander Headlines

MERRILL - In April, we told you about three people we called the "bible burglars." They're 17-year-old Colin Fowles, 17-year-old Amos Wodora, and 20-year-old Kelly Olson. The three are accused of stealing from houses, garages, and cars in Merrill. Full Story: WJFW

WESTON - Pretty soon, students will go back to school to learn, mostly from books. But students in Weston have created a book of their own. It will teach their peers about Wisconsin's history. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - A plane engine went up in flames on the runway at the Rhinelander Airport today-- but nobody was in danger. That's because Oneida County Emergency Management and the airport were training for such an emergency. Full Story: WJFW

FOREST COUNTY - West Nile Virus has now struck another Northwoods county. A dead crow found July 24 tested positive for the virus. Earlier this summer, West Nile was found in Vilas and Oneida counties. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Some people hunt for sport, others just to get outside. But the DNR believes they can attract a new kind of hunter. More people are interesting in eating food that's grown or raised sustainably right in their community, and what's more local than a deer from the forest, or even a squirrel from your backyard? Full Story: WJFW

BOULDER JUNCTION - One Northwoods community brings together food, beer, wine and music to raise money for special projects. Saturday was the 3rd annual Vines, Rhythm and Brews event in Boulder Junction. Full Story: WJFW

SUGAR CAMP - Most people wouldn't want to talk about irritable bowel diseases. But one northwoods community came together for one of their own. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - A Rhinelander man charged with his 7TH OWI will go to trial. Thirty four-year-old Christopher Reissmann was in Oneida County Court today. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - It took a decade and a trip to the supreme court, but an Arbor Vitae woman gets her sentence for stealing from a Minocqua grocery store. 42 year old Michelle Popenhagen will spend 60 days in jail and pay restitution of almost 30-thousand dollars. Full Story: WJFW

MERRILL - Many kids set up lemonade stands at some point while growing up, hoping to make a few extra dollars. There's one stand in Merrill with a much bigger goal: curing children’s cancer, one quarter at a time. Full Story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - Autism can test a family. Kids with the disorder can sometimes wander into bad situations without even understanding the dangers. Full Story: WJFW

ACROSS THE NORTHWOODS - They give their last cheers of the summer. They take one final dip in the lake. And they say goodbye to their friends. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - The state Department of Natural Resources wants to know how you think a Vilas County marsh should be managed. The master plan for the 4,800-acre Powell Marsh Wildlife Area just outside Manitowish Waters is getting an update. Full Story: WJFW

CRANDON - The School District of Crandon has been working with WPS and Focus on Energy over the past two years to make energy efficient upgrades to their facilities. They've put in new lightning in the auditorium and classrooms with motion sensors, upgraded their air conditioning units, and even changed their cafeteria's dishwasher to become more energy efficient, according to Crandon School District Administrator Jim Asher. Full Story: WJFW