Typical heating bills are $200 less this winter  For the Star Journal GREEN BAY – Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is urging customers who are behind on their energy bills to reach out as …

Courtesy Wisconsin DNR MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges anglers to properly clean their gear after discovering the parasite  Myxobolus cerebralis  in Elton …

Friends and family members gathered at the Northwoods National Cemetery to remember Vietnam Veterans Friday, March 29. Dave Melancon photo Photos by Dave Melancon HARSHAW – A ceremony was held …

Sen. Tammy Baldwin met with supporters March 26 in Rhinelander, a stop on her Dairyland Tour which took place during the senate recess. Star Journal photo Lays out success, challenges; listens to …

March 26 celebrated to create epilepsy awareness, community By Eileen Persike Editor RHINELANDER – Purple Day, celebrated March 26, started in 2008 in Canada by a young girl who struggled with …

Newly appointed Rhinelander District 4 Alderman Bob Lueder, right, takes the oath of office administered by City Clerk Austyn Zarda. Photo courtesy hodagtv.com. By Eileen Persike Editor RHINELANDER …

Attendees of Trees For Tomorrow's composting class can begin using the skills they learn in class right away if they choose to include this 128-gallon Home Composter with their registration. …

Gov. Tony Evers talks with a fifth grade student at Crescent school March 4. Evers stopped in Rhinelander after signing a bill to increase child care tax credits beginning with the 2024 tax year. …

Registered respiratory therapist Danielle Kundinger talks with pulmonary rehab patient Cindy Jarman. Submitted photo Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week is March 10-16 “This program makes you stronger, …

Wisconsinites reminded of protected tribal right to fish Courtesy Wisconsin DNR MADISON  – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected …

For the Star Journal RHINELANDER – Travelers to the Northwoods will have an additional opportunity to catch a flight this summer. The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport Commission announced an …

Badger State Competitors are pictured in front from left, Madison Wedemeyer, Zoey Gauthier, Kiernan Vande Hey, Madilyn Cline, Riley Gauthier; in back, Harmony Gomez, Mia Gignac, Cassidy Leseberg, …

Aspirus Rhinelander critical care nurse Dori Boos was honored with the DAISY award for going above and beyond and making a significant difference with her patients. Submitted photo For the Star …

Diversity, equality, inclusion training to follow By Eileen Persike Editor RHINELANDER – The Rhinelander Ethics Committee has been meeting regularly since its inception and last week introduced an …

Yard signs invite potential kidney donors to contact the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Star Journal photo Rhinelander's Jill Bishop 'hoping and praying someone comes forward' By Eileen Persike Editor …

By Dr. Wendy Henrichs Board Certified Chiropractic Pediatrician and Nutrition Counselor The winter months are a time when cold, flu, and other viruses thrive. Your immune system’s level of health …

The 50th Birkie takes place despite lack of ‘winter’ By Mitch Mode Special to the Star Journal It is the week of the American Birkebeiner.  We drive on bare blacktop past rolling hills and …

By Star Journal staff UPDATE: Oneida County Sheriff's Office has identified the deceased as Marisa Hagemann, 45, of Manitowish Waters. HAZELHURST – A head-on collision this morning on U.S. 51 in …

The city of Rhinelander is looking into constructing a new municipal complex that would house police, fire and city offices. Concerns about the condition of the current fire station, shown here, have …

Leah Jamison fires an open 3 in the first half, making four in the game for 12 points. Bob Mainhardt photo Bob Mainhardt photos RHINELANDER – Going into the home game against Lakeland last week, …