Local Rhinelander Headlines

IRONWOOD, MI - Five people in the U.P. near Ironwood face a combined 370 years in prison. Police arrested them Monday during two separate methamphetamine busts. Wendy Hemmings, George Davis and Kristin Carter were all associated with a meth lab on Florence Street in Ironwood. Full Story: WJFW

IRONWOOD - You probably recognize the name "Stormy Kromer". You probably also know what the recognizable hats look like from seeing them around the Northwoods. Full Story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - Fishing tourism puts money in many pocketbooks in the Northwoods. For those who depend on that revenue lowered walleye bag limits are a big concern. Both the DNR and local Chippewa tribes say they want a better agreement when it comes to walleye and managing resources. Until that happens though, towns that depend on fishing tourism could take a hit. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Wisconsin's top prosecutor wants a murdered police officer to be added to a national memorial. But the non-profit group that runs it might not allow it. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says it shouldn't matter that Wauwatosa Officer Jennifer Sebena was killed in a suspected domestic-abuse attack. Full Story: WJFW

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - Major changes in walleye bag limits in Northern Wisconsin could cause controversy. We spoke to a local tribal leader to understand why the tribes want this change. Chairman Maulson of the Lac du Flambeau tribe stressed resources and communication, much more than walleye. Full Story: WJFW

CRANDON - A Northwoods Native American tribe seems to care quite a bit about a proposed casino in far southeastern Wisconsin. The Forest County Potawatomi care so much, they put together a video ad. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Homes sales in Wisconsin rose for the 20th consecutive month in February. Still, the northern part of the state saw a slight dip in sales. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Ever feel like paging through somebodys checkbook, to see where all that money is going? You'll soon be able to do that with the state. Administrators say they are ready to post the state's ``checkbook'' online. Full Story: WJFW

MINOCQUA - A Michigan man hoped the internet would help him have sex with an underage girl. Instead, he ended up in a jail cell. Police caught him thanks to a statewide effort that nabbed 16 other online predators during a three-day stretch. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - A commercial shot right here in the northwoods debuts in Madison today. The director and star of the 1980 comedy hit "Airplane!'' are flying to Wisconsin for the event. Full Story: WJFW

MERRILL - Car owners in the Merrill area can choose a 'greener' option for their next oil change. The product is called 'PureGreen'. It follows the 'reuse' concept of recycling, and could give you a better product for your dollar. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Police say a month and a half ago, Minocqua's Jonathan Thormann severely hurt a woman, smashed cars with a hammer, and set a house on fire in Minocqua. Thormann was back in Oneida County Court. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - A well known summer attraction will be under new management this year. Wisconsin River Cruises has been operated by Senator Tom Tiffany and Wayne Kylhanek. The two announced last week that it will be taken over by Patty and Ben Zastrow of Rhinelander. Full Story: WJFW

BOULDER JUNCTION - With the holidays long gone, the ice and snow melt around the corner... what's a girl to do during that in-between period in the Northwoods? Some ladies in Boulder Junction know just how to beat those winter blahs. Full Story: WJFW