Local Rhinelander Headlines

MADISON - Want to give your opinion on Governor Walker's two-year budget? The Legislature's budget committee will hold four public hearings soon. Times and places for the hearings have not yet been set. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - Knowing jobs could go overseas might be unsettling, but one company in Wausau hopes to stop that from happening. Collaborative Consulting's goals are bringing jobs from overseas such as China and India. Today they celebrated their one year anniversary in Wausau. Full Story: WJFW

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - Walleye tempt anglers from all over the state to fish right here in the Northwoods. This same fish however, is a big part of the history and food supply for the Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Full Story: WJFW

PRENTICE - Improving elementary school reading and math performance can be difficult. It's even harder in a school district with a high poverty level. But the Prentice School District did just that at its two elementary schools, in Prentice and Ogema. Full Story: WJFW

GREEN BAY - Lambeau Field looks a little fresher these days. The majority of the outdoor construction on Lambeau Field's new south end zone is complete. Green Bay Packers officials say the 143-million dollar renovation is on budget and on schedule. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Governor Scott Walker plans to sign the mining bill into law today, and he'll make it official in Rhinelander. The Governor will sign the legislation around 1:00 this afternoon at Oldenburg Group. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Governor Scott Walker hopes to expand markets for Wisconsin products in the worlds second largest economy, China. Walker will visit four Chinese cities in ten days in April. Full Story: WJFW

ANTIGO - There wasn’t a dry eye at the Antigo Palace theater Sunday afternoon. The well-known documentary Honor Flight was shown to the community to celebrate the veterans of Antigo. "To see this video it just puts a lump in my throat." said Korean War Veteran, Keith Wilson. Full Story: WJFW

MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee lawmaker wants sobriety checkpoints to be part of Wisconsin's arsenal as the state tries to curb drunk driving. But many others feel the checkpoints infringe on civil rights. Sobriety checkpoints are outlawed in Wisconsin. They were not part of a bipartisan set of bills designed to crack down on impaired driving. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - The Rhinelander High School mock trial team will advance to the final round of the state championships. They competed at the Dane County courthouse in Madison this weekend. The team finished 4 and 0 today in the semi-finals. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Daylight savings time means we'll finally get a little more sunlight, but it's also the time firefighters want you to make sure your homes are safe. Fire Departments recommend checking your smoke detector once a month. They also want people change the batteries twice a year. That's why daylight savings is the perfect time to remind people to do so. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - The state agency responsible for monitoring the accuracy of gas pumps, price scanners, retail scales and package weights says Wisconsinites are generally getting their money's worth. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - With spring slowly moving in on us, you might be thinking about cleaning off your warm weather toys to hit the road. One local group is getting ready by selling bike parts and it's for a good cause. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - Governor Walker will sign the GOP's controversial mining bill Monday in Rhinelander. The Governor's office announced the date Friday afternoon. Walker will sign the bill into law at the Oldenburg Group in Rhinelander around 1 p.m. Full Story: WJFW