Local Rhinelander Headlines

WAUSAU - Marathon County Sheriff Randy Hoenisch announced his retirement last month. But he's still serving as sheriff. Friday, Hoenisch released a statement saying that he has contacted the Wisconsin Retirement system. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The beauty, and sometimes catch, of the American court system is that a guilty verdict doesn't always mean the end. That's designed to help the wrongly convicted. But today, a judge ruled former Rhinelander police officer Greg DeRosier had a fair trial. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Police in Wausau found around $10,000 worth of heroin Tuesday. The man accused of selling it, they know as 'Q'. It's not the first time they've arrested him for drugs. Quo Vadas Lewis is called a "repeater". That's because he's been convicted on felony drug charges within the last 5 years. This is a pattern drug investigators see over and over again. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Yesterday, you might have had to go without email, Facebook, and even worse -- wjfw.com! That's because a Frontier Communications fiber optic line was cut. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The Rhinelander man who shot a neighbor's dog with a crossbow will head to jail for 45 days. Police arrested 53-year-old Richard Cooper in January 2012 after his neighbor found his lab injured by a crossbow bolt. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Someone visiting a home on Hemlock Street in Rhinelander will need to buy a new car. Fire completely destroyed the vehicle parked at 409 Hemlock Street early this evening. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - The world spent the last few days looking to the roof of the Sistine Chapel for white smoke. Yesterday we met the new Pope for the first time. But he takes control of the Catholic Church at a challenging time. Still, Northwoods Catholics are confident. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Police find $10,000 of heroin while searching a Wausau apartment. Money was also found during the search at 501 McIndoe street, apartment 5. One person was arrested. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Technology should make your life easier. But with a new gadget coming out every day it can be hard to keep up. That's why Nicolet College offers "Tech Talks" classes to the community. They're designed to help people who are uncomfortable with new technology. Full Story: WJFW

EAGLE RIVER - Where do kids learn the most? Is it at a school desk, or on a field trip? One place in Eagle River combines the best of both worlds. The Northwoods Children's Museum is a truly special place. Some, are even moved to tears by it... Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - One Northwoods group wants to help prevent blindness from happening among senior citizens. Today, Rhinelander and Lake Tomahawk Lions club offered free eye testing for seniors at the Oneida County Senior Center. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - A man died while snowshoeing in Marathon County. The Marathon County Sheriff's department confirmed a 49 year old man was found last night in Rib Mountain State Park. Full Story: WJFW

TOMAHAWK - Love them or hate them, you might see more ATVs around Tomahawk this summer. The city extended ATV trails to some city roads in the past. Now they might open more. Full Story: WJFW

VATICAN CITY - It took the conclave just two days, one of the fastest in history, and we now know who the next Pope will be. Argentine Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope today. He becomes the first pontiff from the Americas. He chose the name Pope Francis. Full Story: WJFW