Local Rhinelander Headlines

RHINELANDER - We all want our children to be safe. Today, the Oneida County Health Department helped make that a little easier. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Prosecutors accuse a woman of stealing nearly half a million dollars from her employer in Marathon County. A criminal complaint says 40-year-old Michelle Walters, of Athens, embezzled the money from Northwestern Wisconsin Associates over a 20-year period. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Oneida County's emergency responders tested their skills on County Road P today. Nine agencies practiced handling hazardous chemicals near the Pelican Fire Department. Full Story: WJFW

WOOD COUNTY - A Rhinelander man went to the hospital in critical condition after his truck got hit by a train in Wood County. 31 year old Donald Landis was driving the truck. Full Story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - Wisconsin boast a wealth of breweries large and small. You might want to try them all, but that would mean a lot of miles on the car. Today people from all over Wisconsin had a chance to try 30 different brewing companies in one setting. Full Story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - Hundreds of people didn't let a little rain stop them from enjoying the great outdoors today in Tomahawk. It was the third year Tomahawk held their annual Rockin' Tomahawk 5K and Half Marathon. Full Story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - We think of cemeteries as quiet, peaceful places. Almost like a museum - clean and well maintained. But they're not in a bubble. They are exposed to the elements. They can get dirty. They can get grimy. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - State legislators who support mining in northern Wisconsin can no longer say they're the only ones feeling backlash. A DNR station in Wausau was vandalized late last month. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - About 400 acres' worth of water rushed down the Starks Creek yesterday, flooding the Moen Lake Chain. Bob Goodin is the Town of Stella Supervisor. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Summer vacation starts tomorrow for students in Rhinelander Schools. But today children might be have had in school than they will have this summer. Central School hosted its annual "Olympics" today. Full Story: WJFW

ANTIGO - Just one year after getting a new superintendent, Antigo schools will have to start looking again. Steven Smolek took the post in June 2012. He submitted his letter of resignation Wednesday. Full Story: WJFW

ST. GERMAIN - Every Packers fan needs to get to Lambeau Field at some point in their lives. Seeing your favorite team in person is like no other experience. But not everyone can get tickets to the Frozen Tundra and driving several hours isn't always realistic. Full Story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - It looks like reckless driving led to a deadly crash and road shutdown on Highway 51 Thursday afternoon. First, a caller reported a reckless driver south of Highway 8. Then, moments later, a crash happened about three miles north of Highway 8. A car heading north crossed the Highway 51 center line around 2 p.m. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The Boston Marathon bombings seemed far away. But the Rhinelander Police Department is applying lessons from the Boston police right here. Full Story: WJFW