Christopher Reeve Foundation donates to Wabeno boardwalk project
WABENO - An energized group of people wants to help revitalize a small Northwoods community.
The Friends of Wabeno hope to get the town back to vibrancy.
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Relief in the future for construction in Minocqua and Woodruff
MINOCQUA/WOODRUFF - Construction squeezes traffic flow in Minocqua right now.
Highway 51 is limited to one lane in each direction for a stretch north of the island, but soon drivers won't have to deal with the headache of two lanes.
Family floral shop, greenhouse celebrates 100 years in business
Family businesses don't always work out. But the Frisch family has kept their floral business running for 100 years.
The current owners of Frisch Greenhouses believe the community keeps them going.
Hikers, cyclists can traverse US-Canada bridge
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - Bicyclists and hikers have an opportunity Saturday to traverse the bridge linking the U.S. and Canada in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The 28th annual International Bridge Walk and Bicycle Parade is a goodwill gesture between cities on both sides of the border with the same name _ Sault Ste. Marie.
Stolen guns found in former Michigan mine; convicted felon sentenced
WAKEFIELD - In April, a police dive team found stolen guns in the water at a former open pit mine near Wakefield.
Now, the man convicted of stealing them will spend at least twelve years in prison.
Wet spring causes badly damaged roads
PRICE COUNTY - Highway leaders in Price County will need to play catch up with road repairs this summer. Workers expected some damage on the roads from our long winter, but the county's highway head says the incredibly wet spring made things much worse.
Chippewa tribes ask for EPA review of mine
ASHLAND - Six Chippewa Indian tribes are asking federal environmental regulators to review the proposed iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin.
The tribes say the proposed mine in Ashland and Iron counties would pollute waters downstream to Lake Superior.
Group helps develop policies to prevent child sexual abuse
RHINELANDER - One in ten children get sexually abused before they turn 18, and most of the time it's by someone that knows the child.
A program called Awareness to Action helps child care groups prevent sexual abuse.
WPS Student Work Program
NORTHWOODS - Summer time means college students are looking to make some money. One major Northwoods utilities company is willing to offer them work.
Wisconsin Public Service employs college students as summer field technicians every year. They are hired to do inspections of WPS equipment and meters on customer property.
DNR increases efforts to allow more public access to trout streams
RHINELANDER - The Wisconsin DNR is looking to increase public access to trout streams.
The plan would help give people access and habitat protection along 100 miles of Wisconsin streams. The plan recently got a financial boost, thanks to Legislature from the state's last budget.
Airport gets new fire truck
RHINELANDER - It weighs several tons, can reach speeds of 70 mph, and sports two turrets. It's the powerful new fire truck delivered to the Oneida County Airport earlier this month.
The new truck is part of a series of updates needed to meet safety requirements.
Drinking on the water targeted
MADISON - Drinking while boating will get special attention this weekend.
It's called Operation Dry Water.
Starting this weekend, law enforcement will check for drunk boaters.
Community members vote against pavilion project
MINOCQUA - Permanent residents in Minocqua don't want the town to move forward with a proposed pavilion project. The proposal would have meant cutting down one tree and building a new pavilion, but that won't happen.
99 people voted for the project while 164 voted against it at the Minocqua Center Gymnasium Thursday night.
Rochester police say woman likely killed in hotel
ROCHESTER, MN - Police say the woman whose remains were found in a suitcase in Wisconsin this month was likely killed in a Rochester hotel room.
The remains of Laura Simonson, of Farmington, and another unidentified woman were found in a pair of suitcases in Walworth County, Wisconsin June 5.
Milwaukee arena to be named for UWM Panthers
MILWAUKEE - The former U.S. Cellular Arena in downtown Milwaukee will be renamed the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District announced a new 10-year partnership on Thursday.
Winter impacts elk herd, but population nearly large enough for hunt
WISCONSIN - Native elk disappeared from Wisconsin in the 1800s.
Scientists reintroduced the species in Ashland County in 1995.
Since then, their numbers have grown steadily.
Northwoods hospital could get fined for patients catching diseases or getting hurt
RHINELANDER - A Northwoods hospital could get fined for patients catching diseases or getting hurt when in the hospital.
Ministry St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander was on a list of hospitals that could be penalized based on preliminary data released by the federal government.
Mellen residents must boil their water
MELLEN - People in Mellen must boil their water before drinking it. Fecal coliform and E. Coli have contaminated the water.
About 700 people live in the city in southern Ashland County. Public workers are going door to door in the city to warn people.
Cell Phone Privacy
RHINELANDER - Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme court ruled that police can no longer go through a person's cell phone without a warrant.
Before yesterday's ruling, police could search a person's phone when arresting them.
Wisc. PAC suing Gov. Accountability Board, say First Amendment being violated
WISCONSIN - Leaders at a Wisconsin political action committee will sue the state's Government Accountability Board (GAB) because they believe their First Amendment rights are being violated.
The conservative CRG Network 's federal lawsuit isn't about how much money a specific PAC can give to a candidate.
Flea Market kicks off at Trig's
RHINELANDER - Rhinelander's newest flea market kicked off Thursday. The flea market was held all day at Trig's.
The money made from vendors fees will be donated to charity. The organizers hope to keep the money local.
Northland Pines grad asks for funding help for her band
LOS ANGELES - Autumn Skibinski is from the Northwoods, but she is looking to make it big in Los Angeles.
Her band, Only on Tuesdays, has started a Kickstarter campaign to help pay for an extended play (EP) album. Kickstarter is an online funding website that lets fans give money to projects they're interested in.
Woman accused on running over 3-year-old reaches plea deal
CRANDON - The Crandon woman prosecutors believe ran over a three-year-old boy with a car reached a plea deal on Thursday.
Twenty-one-year-old Shanice Stands pled guilty to a felony charge for homicide by negligent use of a vehicle.
Doctors urge patients to make critical care decisions early
MINOCQUA - Families can struggle with making decisions about end of life care. That's why local doctors hope more people will make critical care decisions before they have a health crisis.
Fewer than half of severely or terminally ill patients the Department of Health and Human Services studied had completed a living will.
Humane society balances budget through towns and donations
FOREST COUNTY - A year ago, a local humane society faced a hard time staying afloat.
The Forest County Humane Society does not receive funding from the county. It was hoping to get help from some of the towns that use their services.
NTC's Ag Center of Excellence gives students valuable, hands-on dairy experience
WAUSAU - Programs offered at the Northcentral Technical College's Ag Center of Excellence help students interested in the agriculture industry.
The Ag Center offers hands-on learning opportunities for its students.
That includes learning about a robotic milker and feeding calves.
A different aspect to photography
LAND O' LAKES - An award-winning writer/photographer wants you to find the skill of recognizing a deeper beauty.
That's why Jeff Rennicke hosted a program at Conserve School in Land O' Lakes Wednesday night.
Former school janitor pleads guilty for possession of child porn
VILAS COUNTY - A former janitor for the School District of Phelps will get sentenced for having child pornography. He accepted a plea deal.
62-year-old Richard Buell pled guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography.
Antigo School District gets transportation aid but aid isn't enough
ANTIGO - Rural school districts struggle with high transportation costs.
That's why the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will give districts transportation aid to help.
Police arrest man in connection with grisly find
TOWN OF GENEVA - Wisconsin police have arrested a 52-year-old man almost three weeks after human remains were found in suitcases, and investigators identified one victim as a missing Minnesota woman.
