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Rhinelander High School will celebrate Homecoming 2026 under the theme "GLOW-CO" with a weeklong run of events, beginning with a bonfire Sunday, Oct. 4, and ending with the Homecoming Dance on …

The School District of Rhinelander Board of Education voted last week to transfer the district’s student transportation contract from Bowen’s Bus Service to Schilleman Bus Service of Eagle River, …

The City of Rhinelander has responded to Oneida County circuit judge Mary Sowinski’s Sept. 11 order directing the municipality to provide additional information to aid in her review of Rhinelander …

The City of Rhinelander Common Council voted unanimously Monday to appoint Angela Gorall, ICMA-CM, MPA, to serve as the next city administrator. The move came after a brief closed session discussion. …

The Oneida County Health Department is urging residents to get their flu shots now that the vaccine is available, both through walk-in hours at its Rhinelander office and through a slate of community …

Families with students at School District of Rhinelander elementary schools and the middle school can get a free carton of milk with their child’s meal — but only if the student also takes a …

The Northwoods Land Trust will co-host an outdoor workshop and field day Oct. 2 on assessing old-growth forest characteristics and identifying fungi. The Old-Growth Forest Network and Wisconsin …

Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and give back by volunteering with Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) on Saturday, Oct. 3,   from 10 a.m. to noon, at Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area in …

The Rhinelander Rotary Club is inviting the community to join in a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt fundraiser on Sunday, September 27. “Teams will explore the Rhinelander area through a series of …

Neighbors petition against wider streets, sidewalks on city’s west side

Residents of the city’s west side brought a 138-signature petition to the common council’s Sept. 14 meeting asking the city to abandon plans to widen streets and add sidewalks as part of a …

Civil rights lawsuit against county deputy settled for $1.25 million

A Woodruff man has settled his federal civil rights lawsuit against an Oneida County deputy for $1.25 million, resolving a case that alleged the deputy intentionally tripped him while he was …

The School District of Rhinelander celebrated the completion of its technical education renovation project Sept. 21 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Rhinelander High School. Speakers credited …

Warm for Winter returns for 2026-27 season

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Warm for Winter, a free clothing pantry open to anyone in need, has released its distribution schedule for the 2026-27 season, with 13 dates running from late September through late March. The …

Wolves kill hunting dogs in Minocqua On Sept. 22 USDA-Wildlife Services issued a corrected bulletin advising that wolves had killed two hunting dogs in the town of Minocqua, Oneida County on Sept. 18.  …

Two motorcyclists were injured Saturday afternoon when their bike was struck by a Ford F250 truck Saturday afternoon in the Town of Nokomis. According to an Oneida County sheriff’s office …

Proposed bills aim to close loopholes, strengthen OWI legislation

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Local legislators have proposed legislation in the state assembly and senate to strengthen Wisconsin’s OWI laws, closing “loopholes” that they say contribute to keeping repeat offenders on the …

The School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program has announced its Fall 2026 class offerings.This season’s lineup includes a variety of classes focused on fitness, health, sports, …

WJFW Newswatch 12 has announced it will not host its planned live debate between the candidates for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District on Sept. 29. According to a WJFW press release, …

School district to host grief support camp for kids

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The School District of Rhinelander will host Camp George, a one-day grief support camp designed for children across the Northwoods who have experienced loss, on Oct. 3. Open to youth ages 6-14, Camp …

Light Up the Night for Recovery Sept. 23

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Each September, National Recovery Month celebrates the strength and resilience of people in recovery while promoting the message that recovery is possible for everyone. To that end, the Oneida County …

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