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06/25/2026

06/17/2026

Officer Involved Death Investigation in Oneida County, WI

06/17/2026

SHOTS FIRED IN LAKE TOMAHAWK

**UPDATE: Oneida County Sheriff Grady Hartman has said there is no danger to the public and that the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations is on the scene.**

The call was received by the dispatch center of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, and after initial investigation at the residence by law enforcement, the decision was made to call in the bomb squad from the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office.

A checkpoint at the intersection of Lumen Lake Road and Fawn Lake Road was established and manned by a conservation warden with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and an Oneida County Sheriff’s deputy, each armed with loaded tactical weapons.

More information is expected from the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation. The story will be updated as new information is received.

Brian Jopek/The Lakeland Times photo and story.

PHOTO: A Ford F-250 extended cab pickup truck with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office’s bomb squad arrives at a law enforcement checkpoint at the entrance to Lumen Lake Road off of Fawn Lake Road in Lake Tomahawk on Wednesday, June 17.

04/12/2026

** OUTDATED INFORMATION. PLEASE SEE MORE RECENT POSTS. **

[04.12.26] The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded portions of the area into an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms for Monday evening and night. The greatest threat for severe storms will be between 6 PM Monday and 1 AM Tuesday. Large hail of 2 inches or more in size, damaging winds of 60 mph or higher, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall/localized flooding is all possible. Be sure to continue monitoring the forecast for updates and have multiple ways to receive warning information!

04/01/2026

Schools Closed on Thursday, April 2 due to Inclement Weather
SCHOOLS CLOSED ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2...

Due to the Winter Storm Warning, which includes icy road conditions and snow in the forecast, all schools in the School District of Rhinelander will be closed on Thursday, April 2. All athletic practices and games, as well as Community Ed programs, are canceled. The Hodag Dome will also be closed.

03/16/2026

Dangerous travel conditions continue this evening and tonight. Despite a lull in the snow this evening, winds gusting 35 to 50 mph will lead to reduced visibility with blowing and drifting snow. Additional dry, fluffy snow will develop later this evening and overnight. This snow, combined with the strong winds will produce whiteouts at times. Avoid any unnecessary travel!

03/13/2026

**Edited to add clarification - This order prohibits parking on ANY street within the City of Rhinelander during the dates and times listed. We strongly recommend limiting travel during these adverse conditions. Complying with this order will allow our Streets Department to efficiently remove the large amount of snow we are expected to receive. Again, NO PARKING ON ANY RHINELANDER CITY STREET DURING THIS TIME**- Rhinelander Police Department

CITY OF RHINELANDER WINTER SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED

Mayor Hanus has issued a Winter Snow Emergency effective from 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14th through 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 16th. Please see attached release for more information.

Thank you for your cooperation, and a huge thank you to our plow drivers!

03/13/2026

As of right now, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is ON for tomorrow at 1:30

Many downtown businesses will be celebrating with specials and deals! Plan to spend some time downtown and enjoy the festivities! 🍀

📸: Chelsey Faye

03/13/2026

**Edited to add clarification - This order prohibits parking on ANY street within the City of Rhinelander during the dates and times listed. We strongly recommend limiting travel during these adverse conditions. Complying with this order will allow our Streets Department to efficiently remove the large amount of snow we are expected to receive. Again, NO PARKING ON ANY RHINELANDER CITY STREET DURING THIS TIME**

Mayor Hanus has issued a Winter Storm Emergency effective from 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14th through 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 16th. Please see attached release for more information.

03/13/2026

Due to inclement weather, all schools in the School District of Rhinelander will be closed today, Friday, March 13. The Hodag Dome will be closed for regular daily activities. A decision about afterschool activities will be made by noon.