Local Rhinelander Headlines

WAUSAU - The Russian team took gold in the World Ice Fishing Championships in central Wisconsin. Eleven teams from around the world competed Saturday and Sunday on Big Eau Pleine Reservoir near Wausau. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - More than two thousand paper chain links help young kids remember a Rhinelander teen. Students and staff at the the Y-M-C-A of the Northwoods Children Learning Center made the chain. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - Manufacturing jobs get a lot of attention in the Northwoods and for a good reason, but an area college hopes to help office workers find jobs too. Nicolet College created a chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Full Story: WJFW

CRANDON - A unique winter sport helped raise awareness for people affected by cancer this weekend. “It’s a little slippery out there, last year we had a few crash and burns but it’s all in fun and they all get back up and go at it again,” said ice bowling organizer Stacey Jameson. “It’s way different than bowling in a regular bowling alley, but still really fun,” said bowler Dawn Hines. Full Story: WJFW

MADISON - The DNR wants to hear your comments on its plans to update the Wisconsin endangered or threatened species list. It's considering removing seven animals and nine plants from the list. These include the barn owl, snowy egret, bog bluegrass and hemlock parsley. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - A crash in Rhinelander sent one person to the hospital tonight. It happened at the corner of Kemp and Arbutus Streets around 7 p.m. A pickup truck crashed into a car headed west on Kemp. Someone from that car had to be taken to the hospital. Full Story: WJFW

WABENO - A Northwoods community mascot will be back in early spring after a nasty accident. But in the meantime, Wabeno's Larry the Logroller has a capable stand-in. Larry suffered severe injuries in January from a logging accident. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - You don't use a boat to ice fish. So you might not think twice about Aquatic Invasive Species. Ice fishermen can make the problem worse. Full Story: WJFW

STEVENS POINT - Stevens Point-based Skyward Inc. lost out on a $15 million contract to run a student information system in the state's schools. Now they plan to file an appeal today. Skyward Inc. argues the bid process was flawed and should be reopened. Full Story: WJFW

RHINELANDER - We learned earlier this week two well-known people in Oneida County died tragically in a house fire. Thursday, we heard some reaction from a person who worked closely with one of the victims. Jail Administrator Kaye Juel and her husband Mark were killed in the fire at their home in Cassian early Tuesday morning. Full Story: WJFW

WAUSAU - A deadly car crash in Marathon County injured two others this morning. It happened on County K near Decator Drive northwest of Wausau. Two cars crashed around 8:30 a.m. Full Story: WJFW

MONROE - A Green County judge has decided to suppress some statements to investigators made by a man accused of killing three of his children in a house fire. Attorneys from both sides say it may not alter the outcome of Armin Wand's upcoming trial. Full Story: WJFW

LINCOLN COUNTY - Lincoln County wants to know how clean your school or workplace is. Now, they'll have the money to find out. Wisconsin Public Health gave the Lincoln County Health Department the CHANGE grant. Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation, or CHANGE Grant, focuses on improving health in five areas, from schools to community organizations. They will then take the data to see what can be improved. Full Story: WJFW

WOODRUFF - For some of us, tax season can be a frustrating time. Filling out your own forms can be confusing and time-consuming. The American Association of Retired Persons is giving people with lower income and seniors some tax relief. Every Monday and Wednesday until April 10th, the AARP is filling out tax returns for free. It happens at the Lakeland Senior Center in Woodruff. Full Story: WJFW