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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Skubal dominates with season-high 12 strikeouts as streaking Tigers edge Rangers, 2-1

5 days ago | wjfw.com | Dana Gauruder

DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning as the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Skubal (4-2), whose strikeout total was one shy of his career high, limited Texas to one run on two hits in seven innings. Tommy Kahnle pitched the eighth and Will Vest got the last three outs for his fourth save.
Lincoln County Jail inmate released on Huber no-shows interview, doesn't return to jail

5 days ago | wjfw.com | Mitchell Skurzewski

MERRILL, Wis. (WJFW) — Last week a Lincoln County Jail inmate released on Huber for a job interview, never showed up for the interview and didn't return to the jail. On May 1, David Brown, 19, of Milwaukee, had a job interview in the city of Merrill but it was quickly learned, Brown never showed up for the interview, according to a Lincoln County Sheriff's Office report. It is believed Brown was picked up by Earnest Julien, 22, also of Milwaukee.
Belief in Bigfoot is growing and Northwoods counties are a hotbed for reported sightings

6 days ago | wjfw.com | Mitchell Skurzewski

RHINELANDER (WJFW) — The Northwoods, and Rhinelander in particular, have a mythical creature woven into its local history: The Hodag. However, the Northwoods is a hotspot for another creature that has captivated the imagination of people not only in Wisconsin, but across the country. Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is steeped in Native American culture, and belief is strong in the Pacific Northwest and California.
Three Lakeland student-athletes set collegiate destinations

6 days ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW) — Three Lakeland student athletes signed their letters of intent on Wednesday, deciding where they will begin their college journeys. Ben Peterson, Cale Quade and Tyson Skubal inked their LOIs in front of family, friends and coaches in attendance. Peterson, an ace on the mound for the T-birds, signed with Concordia University - Wisconsin. He had high praise for the many people who helped him get to this point from little league through today.
Oneida County ATV/UTV trails open Thursday

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Mitchell Skurzewski

ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. (WJFW) — The Oneida County ATV/UTV Trail System and Enterprise Campground will open on Thursday at noon. Please operate with caution on the early season trail conditions, and always act responsibly. Have a story? Reach out to me at [email protected]
Pre-Mother's Day tea party held at Grace Lodge in Rhinelander

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Jake Force

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) – Grace Lodge here in Rhinelander held a pre-Mother’s Day Tea Party on Sunday afternoon that allowed Mothers, grandmothers, daughters and nieces a chance to celebrate with an age-old tradition. “This year is our first annual tea party to celebrate mothers…just to celebrate women in general – we are all caregivers by nature,” said Becky Kettler, the activity director at Grace Lodge. “So, just to get together. Have tea party treats, tea trivia.
Hodag Dome re-inflated with hopes of graduation hosted at dome June 1

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Mitchell Skurzewski

RHINELANDER (WJFW) — The Hodag Dome was successfully re-inflated last week and the repair process continues to move forward. According to a Rhinelander School District news release, cables on the exterior of the Dome were adjusted, and patching of exterior holes was completed late last week. The maintenance team is now focused on patching remaining holes on the inside of the Dome and expects that work to continue through next week.
Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce swinging into spring

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WJFW) – While many golf courses are open and ready for golfers to hit the green, one local chamber of commerce is hosting a Spring Swing to start the season. The Spring Swing is about competition with a side of fun. Charis Lau, the executive director of the Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce, said this event has been kicking off the golf season in Tomahawk for years. “It’s a nine-hole, two-person scramble.
Tomahawk star hockey player signs with Wausau Cyclones

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Mitchell Skurzewski

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — One of the stars of Tomahawk boys hockey team's Division 2 state hockey championship is signing with the Wausau Cyclones of the NA3HL. The Cyclones announced the move on Thursday afternoon, signing Tomahawk star defenseman Austin Lamer to a 2025-'26 tender agreement. The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL), is the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Junior league and serves as a training ground and exposure and developmental avenue for hockey players.
Wausau Woodchucks ink two local players for Northwoods League season

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Mitchell Skurzewski

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — A pair of local players will be playing for the Wausau Woodchucks this season. Keagen Jirschele, a Mosinee graduate and South Dakota State infielder/pitcher, and Nate Langbehn, a D.C. Everest graduate, a Wichita State pitcher, have been added to the Woodchucks the team announced on Tuesday. Both Langbehn and Jirschele are freshmen at their colleges. Langbehn is a 6-4 pitcher while Jirschele is most likely to play the infield with the Woodchucks.