Local Rhinelander Headlines

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - James Peterson, 30, will be charged with stabbing a man in Lac du Flambeau over the weekend. Peterson is accused of stabbing a 19-year-old man early Sunday morning. It happened on Longs Point Lane in Lac du Flambeau. Full Story: WJFW

LAONA, CRANDON - Voters choose from lots of candidates in both presidential primaries and general elections. Most state offices even have several candidates on the ballot. But what if nobody wants to do the job? Full Story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - Memorial Day weekend will bring lots of boaters to our lakes and rivers. But hopefully, those boaters won't bring water and plants from other lakes. Oneida County's UW-Extension held a "Clean Boats, Clean Waters" workshop to help prevent that today. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Plans that could have made Marathon County Jail safer, were never put in place. Marathon County officials told a citizens committee about the unused plan during their review of an attack on two officers in March. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - If state Republicans get their way, people on Food Stamps will have to spend at least a set minimum number of hours working or training for a job. The Legislature's budget committee approved Governor Walker's proposal today. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - It often feels like there are two seasons in Wisconsin: Winter and Construction. Drivers in Rhinelander will head into summer with a brand new construction-related headache to deal with on a major roadway. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - In March, Benjamin Lahti posted on Craigslist he wanted sex. A girl claiming to be 15 years old responded to the 24-year-old Ironwood man. They planned to meet in Minocqua. Full Story: WJFW

ANTIGO - Somebody in Antigo won $1 million this weekend. A cashier at Krist Food Mart sold a winning powerball ticket. But so far, no one has claimed the big prize. Full Story: WJFW

WISCONSIN - President Obama and Governor Scott Walker couldn't be much further apart on the political spectrum. But Wisconsinites seem to like them about the same -- in fact, at exactly the same rate. Full Story: WJFW

BOULDER JUNCTION - The New Auburn woman hospitalized from a crash earlier this week has died from her injuries. It happened around 1 o'clock Tuesday on Hwy 51 at County Highway H in Manitowish Waters. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Wisconsin State Patrol Wausau Post arrested a Reedsville man for his fifth OWI. Fifty five-year-old Gerald J Bellin Jr. was stopped for speeding on Highway T and 22 in Waupaca. Full Story: WJFW

ARMSTRONG CREEK - At 12:30 this morning a 26-year-old Goodman man died in a car crash. It happened on Milan Road in the Township of Armstrong Creek. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Students around the Northwoods graduated today. One local graduate made history at Nicolet College. "As a Nicolet Grad, not only will your education enhance you as an individual, but you will enhance the greater good of the Northwoods community as an educated citizen of our democracy," says Nicolet College President Elizabeth Burmaster. Full Story: WJFW

BLANCHARDVILLE - The Lafayette County sheriff's office has identified the 8-year-old boy run over by a skid steer loader. Full Story: WJFW