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RHINELANDER - Hanson's Garden Village in Rhinelander hopes to move forward after losing $14,000 in a burglary over the weekend.
For smaller businesses in the Northwoods , Memorial Day weekend brings big business. But for the owner of Hanson's Garden Village in Rhinelander, that big weekend turned into a big loss.
RHINELANDER - People from all over know Rhinelander for its brightly painted hodags around town.
Linda Ferzacca is one of the artists who makes them come alive.
She just finished her project for this year's Hodags on Parade event.
NORTHWOODS - Republicans should have no problem holding onto their State Assembly seats in most of the Northwoods this fall.
Incumbent Republicans will go unopposed in three districts that cover most of the area.
VILAS COUNTY - An Eagle River woman could get nearly 6 years in jail for allegedly attacking a paramedic.
26-year-old Abbie Renken allegedly hit an EMT after she fell out of a car.
RHINELANDER - Rhinelander leaders set out with an ambitious goal more than a year ago.
They wanted to raise more than $100,000 to preserve railroad history in the community.
RIDGELAND, WI - A man sought by western Wisconsin authorities is in jail after exchanging gunfire with sheriff's deputies at the end of a chase.
Barron County sheriff's officials got a report Tuesday of a man walking in a field. While searching the area, authorities found a car without license plates.
MADISON - An internal investigation has cleared two Madison police officers in last month's fatal shooting of a knife-wielding suspect.
The Madison Police Department said Tuesday that Sgt. David McClurg and Officer Carlin Becker have been exonerated under the department's policy on using deadly force.
EAGLE RIVER - Teachers look for ways to make learning engaging. One Northland Pines High School science teacher created a hands-on way for students to use science and math, without even really noticing it.
Northland Pines Science Teacher Ann Perry wanted to get more students interested in science.
RHINELANDER - The Oneida County Sheriff's Office hopes new technology will help them solve crimes faster. The office upgraded its computer forensics lab. Detectives can now work on multiple cases at the same time.
"It allows us to process cases much more efficiently," said Oneida County Sheriff's Office Detective Sergeant David Kroll.
MINOCQUA - A decision could be made tonight on what to do about the trees in Minocqua's Torpy Park.
Original plans to build a pavillion in the park meant some of the oldest trees would be cut down.
CABLE - Some northern Wisconsin business owners worry that new restrictions on deer hunting will hurt their bottom line.
The nine-day gun deer season is one of the busiest times of the year for many resorts, bars and sporting goods stores in northern Wisconsin.
RHINELANDER - The federal government forces students to take two half cups of fruits and vegetables at lunch every day. It's part of a push to give students healthier lunch choices.
"This is different than prior years because back then it was an option. They didn't have to have the fruits and vegetables on their tray," said Rhinelander School food service director Patricia Karaba.
MERRILL - Leaders in Merrill could use their old firehouse to help homeless people in the area, but the move would come with costs.
The building at 701 E. First St. has been empty since the fire department moved to its new building in February.
WAUKESHA - Waukesha police say two 12-year-old girls lured a friend into a wooded area where one girl held her down and the other stabbed the victim 19 times.
Authorities say the two suspects had planned to kill the victim, also 12 years-old, for several months before attacking her Saturday.
NORTHWOODS - More Wisconsin students than ever need help to get food at school.
Poverty hits Northwoods students even harder than in other parts of the state.
More than 43% of students in Wisconsin public schools qualify for free and reduced-priced lunch.
LAKE TOMAHAWK - Lake Tomahawk will celebrate its centennial this year, in part, with a beautiful handmade quilt.
Lake Tomahawk's Darlene Neumann worked for three months, working 13 hours a day, six days a week to make the quilt.
MERRILL - People in Merrill won't see a pool in town any time soon.
The pool at Stange's Park closed down in 2012.
The pool didn't meet new federal requirements for people with disabilities.
RHINELANDER - Leaders in the School District of Rhinelander want to know what people think about the district. The district is holding a series of meetings for the public to give their input on the schools.
Leaders want to use the information they learn at the meetings to create a strategic plan. That plan will have specifics on how the district can improve over time.
ONEIDA COUNTY - Drivers in Oneida County will have to deal with road construction on Highway 45 for the next month and a half.
The Department of Transportation will be doing work on more than 16 miles of roadway until mid-July. The road will stay open to traffic.
RHINELANDER - Police believe a woman made a mistake shifting gears before she drove into a house Monday afternoon.
Her car hit a house on Davenport Street in Rhinelander, just west of the paper mill.
MINOCQUA - There are plenty of outdoor activities for you, your friends and your family to enjoy this summer.
But a new paint-your-own-pottery store in Minocqua can help you with indoor summer activities.
MADISON - Democratic state Rep. Brett Hulsey says he is still collecting signatures to get as many above the 2,000 minimum required to get on the ballot.
Hulsey says he has about 2,200 signatures and will be turning them in just before the Monday 5 p.m. deadline.
STEVENS POINT - Update: 11:00 a.m. 6/2/14
A pilot died during an air show Sunday afternoon in Stevens Point.
47-year-old William Cowden of Menominee owned the plane and was the only person on board.
MINOCQUA - The possibility of a large iron mine in northern Wisconsin creates a lot of questions.
A panel of scientists, engineers and regulators will gather in Minocqua Thursday to discuss the potential iron mine just south of Lake Superior.
WAUSAU - An adult bear wandered into a parking garage under the Wausau courthouse over the weekend.
The bear has been safely captured and released.
RHINELANDER - Sometimes it can be hard to find fresh vegetables and fruit at a grocery store, but so many people turn to farmers markets to buy locally grown food.
The Hodag Farmers Market opened Saturday in Rhinelander.
RHINELANDER - Bad weather didn't stop some golfers from raising money for a local homeless shelter.
The Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing held its 4th annual Golf Scramble.
Eighteen teams of four competed in the scramble. Dozens more took part in raffles.
MERRILL - Firefighters put their lives at risk every day when they're battling fires. One Merrill firefighter gave the ultimate sacrifice years ago. Sunday, he was remembered and honored by his fellow peers and community members.
Newswatch 12 was there to capture the ceremony for the fallen firefighter.
Not everyone is fit to be a firefighter, but one man was.
RHINELANDER - Some local businesses come up creative ways to get people to donate food to the Rhinelander Food Pantry.
The Northwoods Golf Course will give its members discounts if they bring in cans of food. The golf course's Drive Fore Food event started Sunday.
MINOCQUA - Some people might spend family time by going to see a movie or playing games, but one paint pot business wants families to get creative instead.
Clay House of Weston teamed up with The Waters of Minocqua to have families paint together Sunday. People had the chance to decorate cups, plates, animals, figurines and tiles in Minocqua.
