Local Rhinelander Headlines

RHINELANDER - You might not think twice about jumping in the car to go to work, school or the store. But thousands of elderly drivers see it as one of their last measures of independence. Several state lawmakers think those elderly drivers could pose a big risk to others on the roads. They could be working to do something about it. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Some people want teaching to become their career. For one Rhinelander woman, becoming something called a Director of Instruction is the dream job. Full Story: WJFW

STATEWIDE - People fighting domestic violence and sexual assault, can always use more funding. Now they definitely need more help from the state, because they're getting less from the federal government. Full Story: WJFW

MERRILL - The City of Merrill asked its residents what they wanted. In a survey, people told city leaders they wanted more diverse dining options. A new Mexican restaurant would hit the spot. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Last year, we learned that the Rhinelander Library will expand. Last week, the Library Building Committee decided on an architect. This month the library interviewed six construction firms. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - A one-car crash killed a driver near Rhinelander Monday night. It happened around 6:30 p.m. on County Highway G. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The Rhinelander city council voted to allow beer sales in gas stations back in January. But store owners had to have a lockable, separate area to store the beer. Full Story: WJFW

ST. GERMAIN - One of the biggest flea markets in the Midwest kicked off this morning! The St. Germain Flea market opened for the season. Full Story: WJFW

WOODRUFF - The Northwoods manufactures plenty of products that go across the world. Wood products, pet supplies, and trolleys are just some of the things that go all over. Full Story: WJFW

CRYSTAL FALLS - Criminals near the Wisconsin - Upper Michigan border seem to like damaging homes. But they don't want any of the property inside. Full Story: WJFW

RACINE - Wisconsin defendants waiting to be sentenced are having to wait several weeks longer to learn their sentences. Corrections officials cite two reasons for the delays _ too few probation agents to conduct pre-sentence investigation reports, and stricter requirements in the reports that take longer to complete. Full Story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - The 19th Annual Main Street and Memories Car Show gave hundreds of proud car owners a chance to show off to thousands of spectators. "It seems like it’s a really good turn out. There’s a lot of different vehicles here to look at," said Wausau resident, Cody Opper. Full Story: WJFW

WOODRUFF - Woodruff also had another big event to celebrate today. It's the towns 125th anniversary. The town kicked off the celebration with a 5-k run, car show and of course participating in the parade. Full Story: WJFW

BARABOO - A Wisconsin dairy farmer has been acquitted on three of four counts in a trial related to the sale of raw milk. Dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger was found guilty on one charge of violating a holding order placed on products at his farm. This was after a 2010 raid. Full Story: WJFW