Powerball fever hits the Northwoods

RHINELANDER - People in 44 states, Washington DC, and two U.S. territories hoped Wednesday would be their lucky day. They headed to gas stations and grocery stores to buy Powerball tickets. Wednesday's drawing had many people dreaming about what they'd do if they won the $500 million jackpot.

"Everybody wants to get in on it," said Rhinelander's Westside Shell Manager Valerie Bishop.

Bishop saw more people than usual come through the store's doors on Wednesday.

Full story: WJFW

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