WJFW-TV (Rhinelander, WI)

Local news at your fingertips. Covering the Northwoods region, WJFW-TV serves as the NBC-affiliated television station for Northern Wisconsin, specifically licensed in Rhinelander. It delivers a high-definition digital broadcast on UHF channel 16 from its transmitter located in Starks. Owned by Rockfleet Broadcasting, the station operates from its studios on South Oneida Avenue in Rhinelander. WJFW offers a variety of popular syndicated shows, including Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and People's Court. Additionally, viewers in Wausau can catch the station on a digital translator, W27AU channel 27, which transmits from Mosinee Hill near the I-39/U.S. 51/WIS 29 interchange.

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Students hear living testimony as Holocaust history takes stage at Grand Theater in Wausau

6 days ago | wjfw.com | Kerry Bloedorn

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — A powerful lesson in living history came to life Thursday morning in Wausau, where hundreds of students from six central Wisconsin high schools filled the Grand Theater to hear unforgettable stories of Holocaust survivors. Facilitated by Milwaukee’s Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center, known as HERC, the multi-school gathering aimed to deepen understanding and inspire empathy in a generation that may be the last to hear these stories firsthand.
Community comes together for vigil to remember slain Gilman couple

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

MEDFORD, Wis. (WJFW) -- A community is in mourning after the deaths of Josh and Becky Mann, who were killed in their home by a 15-year-old. A candlelight vigil took place Wednesday night at the Medford City Park for the community to gather and heal — together. Taylor County officials are asking everyone to wear purple to honor Josh and Becky during this tough time.
One dead after one vehicle crash in Portage County

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Austin Kurisu

ALMOND, Wis. (WJFW) - At approximately 2:52 p.m. Wednesday April 16, the Portage County Communication Center received a report of a one vehicle crash with injuries on county highway w west of county highway bb in the town of Almond. Initial investigation revealed a sedan traveling eastbound on county highway w that crossed the center line entered the north ditch and struck a tree. The 77-year-old male operator from almond and lone occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Tomahawk woman pleads not guilty to killing husband

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Mitchell Skurzewski

MERRILL, Wis. (WJFW) — A Tomahawk woman accused of killing her husband pled not guilty Wednesday in Lincoln County Courthouse. Michelle Sanderson, 43, is accused of killing her husband in January. The defense filed a motion to dismiss the case which was denied Wednesday, according to court records. The court found probable cause that a felony has been committed and bound over into custody for further proceedings, records say.
Family of missing LDF woman speaks out

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Jake Force

LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (WJFW) – As the search continues for missing 37-year-old Lac du Flambeau woman Melissa Beson, her family is now speaking out in an effort to hopefully find her. Beson was last seen March 17on Indian Village Road in Lac du Flambeau, right near the home she shares with her family. Authorities have searched for clues between surveillance footage, social media, friends, bank statements and more.
Rhinelander “Spring Yard Cleanup” is April 21-May 2

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Mitchell Skurzewski

RHINELANDER (WJFW) – The annual "Spring Yard Cleanup" dates have been announced with it kicking off next week. The City of Rhinelander will be holding their annual “Spring Yard Cleanup” program, beginning on April 21 and running through May 2. City residents who wish to have leaves and brush picked up must set out brush and leaf bags between 7 a.m. (April 21) to 2 p.m. (May 2), to be guaranteed a pick-up, according to a City of Rhinelander news release.
Wausau West names former star player as new girls basketball coach

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Mitchell Skurzewski

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — The Wausau West girls basketball program has a new leader as former star player Madeleine Leiskau (Schires) has been named the new head coach. Leiskau was a three-time first-team all-Wisconsin Valley Conference selection and an WBCA All-State selection. Leiskau is Wausau West's all-time leading scorer with 1,744 points and is a 2019 graduate of Wausau West before going on to play Division I basketball at Youngstown State for two years before transferring to Bemidji State.
Never Forgotten Honor Flight sendoff held in Wausau

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Jake Force

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) – A send-off dinner was held in Wausau earlier this evening for the Never Forgotten Honor Flight this week. “You need that opening to heal…and healing is what the Honor Flight does,” said Vietnam War Veteran Gary Koch, who spent over 40 years in the service. Koch lost three of his men while he was on Rest and Recuperation and experienced survivor’s guilt and nightmares for years. The Honor Flight tried multiple times to get him to come down to DC for the experience.
World's Largest Trivia Contest held at UWSP's 90FM

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Jake Force

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WJFW) – The World’s Largest Trivia Contest is back at UWSP’s 90FM this weekend. The 54-hour trivia marathon asks 8 questions per hour and teams from all over the world have the length of two songs playing on the radio to submit their answers. “’Trivia 55: No Limit.’ And it is what the name is…it’s the world’s largest Trivia Contest,” station manager Derek Tritz said.
15-year-old person of interest found deceased in Price County following Taylor County deaths

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Austin Kurisu

PRICE COUNTY, Wis. (WJFW) - Police have located a person of interest following the deaths of two individuals found at a home in Taylor County Wednesday night. According to a Taylor County Sheriff's Office news release, at approximately 12:40 p.m. Saturday April 12, 15-year-old Kadyn Hadden was found deceased on private property in Price County located in the reported silver 2012 chevy impala that he was last seen in.