Local Rhinelander Headlines

LAND O'LAKES - You can help develop a Northwoods Trail system while getting in a great workout and beer sampling at the same time. Mark Gostisha stopped by the Newswatch 12 Today set to talk about the upcoming Ride with Leinie event. Full Story: WJFW

WOODRUFF - A car crash sent a woman to the hospital Thursday morning. It happened on Highway 47 between Woodruff and Lake Tomahawk. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Most of us expect big crowds on Black Friday and the rest of the holiday season. But on a Wednesday, in the middle of summer, not so much. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Parents who want to use a taxpayer funding voucher to send their kids to a private school must apply by Friday. 48 private and religious schools or school systems want to accept voucher students starting in the fall. Full Story: WJFW

GREEN BAY - Lucky fans with a ticket to the Packers preseason opener need to allow extra time to get into the game. The Green Bay Packers are reminding fans the NFL's new stadium safety policy will be in effect Friday. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Police cited another 22 protesters in their crackdown on anti-Republican sing-alongs in the Wisconsin Capitol. Protesters have been singing songs against Republican Governor Scott Walker in the rotunda almost every noon hour for more than two years. Full Story: WJFW

RICE LAKE - UPDATE FROM OUR NBC PARTNER IN EAU CLAIRE, WEAU: Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald from Barron Co. says fugitive officer Bradley Young has been caught 10 miles west of Spooner and the manhunt is over. After spending the day searching for the Waupun officer, Fitzgerald says the SWAT team surrounded him at a residence on Lost Lake Road. At 5:10 p.m. Full Story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - You would think rainy weather would be bad for tourism. But that's not the case for one Northwoods town. Full Story: WJFW

MILWAUKEE - A spot on a presidential ticket gave Paul Ryan plenty of power to raise campaign money. The Republican congressman from Janesville and former vice-presidential candidate has raised 1-point-7 million dollars in the first six months of the year. Full Story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - Farmer's markets provide a fresh source to fruits, veggies, and other food in the Northwoods. This week, the entire nation celebrates those markets. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Nearly a century of rain, snow, sleet, and hail can be rough on an outdoor landmark. But that didn't make the stone gates in Rhinelander any less of a warm memory for the city's natives. Full Story: WJFW

MERCER - Some people can dance, some people can cook... and some people can pretend to be loons. This Wednesday in Mercer, loon callers get a chance to compete against each other. Full Story: WJFW

OSHKOSH - The Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture left organizers flying high. The annual fly-in and convention wrapped up Sunday. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - The Wisconsin Valley Fair means fun for kids and families. But it means business when it comes to cattle. The fair held the 41st Market Animal Show and Sale on Saturday. Full Story: WJFW