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Early snow believed to draw more tourists to Northwoods

MINOCQUA - Many of us can't wait for the chilly temperatures to give way to spring. But people in the tourism industry say the weather brought more visitors to the Northwoods at the end of 2013. The Lakeland Area saw a $4,500 increase in room tax collected this past October, November and December. Full story: WJFW

Oneida County gathering feedback for possible business incubator

RHINELANDER - Entrepreneurs in places like Eagle River, Manitowish Waters, and Wausau use business incubators as a way to start the business in their community. Now, community leaders in Oneida County want to know if a business incubator would work. Full story: WJFW

Hodags legend Marks to be remembered Saturday

RHINELANDER - Family and friends of Dick Marks will gather tomorrow to wish him farewell. Dick was 91 when he passed away a couple of weeks ago. He lived his whole life in Rhinelander. Full story: WJFW

Wisconsin ranks second in the U.S. for bird watching

THREE LAKES - If you look out your window and see a bird, you might be a birder. A recent U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service report ranked Wisconsin second in the U.S. in birders per capita. It ties with West Virginia at 33 percent and is just behind Vermont. Full story: WJFW

Possible reconstruction on highway 51 affects business owner

ARBOR VITAE/ WOODRUFF - People got to a better understanding this week about a possible reconstruction to Highway 51 in Arbor Vitae and Woodruff. But not everyone likes some of the changes. The Wisconsin DOT had a public meeting Tuesday for community members about construction on Highway 51. Full story: WJFW

Change proposed for first offense drunk driving

MADISON - Right now in Wisconsin, first time drunk drivers can go through the legal process without ever appearing in court. That could change. Currently first offense drunk driving is handled much like a speeding ticket. Full story: WJFW

The thrill of the catch

EAGLE RIVER - Most days students learn in the classroom, but earlier this week students at Northland Pine’s outdoor pursuit program traded in those books, pens, and paper for a fishing rod. Full story: WJFW

New call for universal gun sale background checks

MADISON - Wisconsin sees a new call for universal background checks for all gun sales. Democratic lawmakers want Republicans to act on a bill requiring the checks. Right now, a gun buyer only gets reviewed when they purchase a gun from federally licensed dealers. Full story: WJFW

Community honors local veterans with trip of a lifetime

EAGLE RIVER - They served. They sacrificed. Now two Korean War veterans from Eagle River will get to visit the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Thursday Eagle River Elementary School students surprised the veterans with the news. Full story: WJFW

Wisconsin panel OKs drunken driving appearances

MADISON - The state Senate's public safety committee has approved a bill that would require all first-time drunken driving offenders to appear in court. First-offense drunken driving in Wisconsin is a civil violation akin to a speeding ticket. Offenders can pay their fines without appearing in court. Full story: WJFW

Weston tackles prostitution in Marathon County

WESTON - The Everest Metro Police department wants to stop prostitution from growing in Weston. They hope to pass a new anti-prostitution ordinance. The ordinance would let police address escort services that are suspected as fronts for prostitution. Full story: WJFW

Propane prices beginning to settle near traditional levels

ACROSS THE NORTHWOODS - You could think about turning your thermostat up if you heat your home with propane. Many people have been keeping their house temperatures low this winter because of record high propane prices. Full story: WJFW

Woman injured in Mosinee house explosion; firefighters called back later for fire

MOSINEE - Firefighters don't know why an LP tank was inside a duplex that exploded Wednesday night in Mosinee. That explosion also sent an injured woman to Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Mosinee Fire Chief Josh Klug says the blast blew out doors, windows and a wall in the duplex. Full story: WJFW

Pankration fighting comes to the Northwoods

EAGLE RIVER - Fighters use quickness, wit and other things to beat their opponent. They even use the cage to jump off the walls. But those skills weren't developed overnight. Full story: WJFW

Weston man sought for gambling, cockfighting ring

WESTON - Marathon County authorities are looking for a man accused of running a cockfighting ring and illegal gambling operation out of a Schofield business. Everest Metro police said Thursday they're seeking 35-year-old Bee Her. The Weston man was charged Monday with seven felonies related to illegal gambling and animal mistreatment. Full story: WJFW

Northwoods consumers like federal nutrition label change

RHINELANDER - Rhinelander's Tony Rio used to go by "Fat Tony". That was before he lost 150 pounds and got into shape. These days, Tony pays much closer attention to nutritional facts labels on foods he eats. Full story: WJFW

Ice shanty deadlines

WISCONSIN - Many fishermen will need to get their shanties off the lakes this weekend. Harsh winter conditions will not make that task an easy one as many shanties are frozen to the lakes. The DNR cannot legally move the deadline as that deadline is predetermined by the state of Wisconsin. Full story: WJFW

Conover trying to form a lake district

CONOVER - People living around a pair of lakes in Conover might have found a solution to a dam problem. Residents on Baker and Spring Lake will band together and form a lake district. This would let them to protect the lake. Full story: WJFW

A tough time for wild turkeys

WISCONSIN - The state Department of Natural Resources believes wild turkey numbers will be down for the spring hunting season. Turkeys get most of their food, like seeds, acorns, and young plants, off the ground. Full story: WJFW

Tiffany softens sand mining bill

MADISON - A Republican senator from the northwoods softens his plan to limit how local governments can regulate sand mines. Tom Tiffany of Hazelhurst first introduced the bill in October. Full story: WJFW

Merrill drivers move from skeptics to supporters on roundabout

MERRILL - Dick Lupton heard plenty of roundabout concerns from Merrill drivers a few years ago. Lupton is Merrill's Street Commissioner. Full story: WJFW

A boost for honey bees

MIDWEST - The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service will make a nearly 3 million dollar investment in Midwestern farmers. The goal is to improve honey bee health in order to protect American crop production. Full story: WJFW

Students learn how to build their own canoes

MERRILL - You might not be thinking of canoes or fishing yet, but some students at Prairie River Middle School in Merrill are. They found out that building your own canoe takes a lot of time and effort. “It’s the six hour canoe, but it feels like the 60 hour canoe," says Jack Bucknell, a student who built a canoe last year. Full story: WJFW

Not your ordinary nursing home

WAUSAU - A movie lounge, spa room, multi-sensory therapy corner and panoramic views of the lake are just some amenities residents at Mount View Care Center can enjoy. But the facility isn’t strictly about ambiance. Full story: WJFW

Volunteers needed for Wild Instincts Rehab

RHINELANDER - A Northwoods animal rehabilitation center needs your help caring for injured animals. Wild Instincts Rehabilitation opened back in 2011 and runs completely on donations. The rehabilitation center cared for 606 animals last year of 97 different species and expect more "patients" this year. Full story: WJFW

Local town builds giant snowman

WABENO - You probably know the song Frosty the Snowman. Frosty of course, had a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal. Well, this snowman is a bit different. This time of year the town of Wabeno has two landmarks. Full story: WJFW

Organizers prepare for potential flood of customers at new Ruby's Pantry site

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - A new food pantry in the Northwoods proved so popular last week, it caused a traffic jam in Rhinelander. Ruby's Pantry will now open a Lac du Flambeau location, too. It's an organization that distributes food donations from big stores and corporations. Full story: WJFW

Local Rhinelander Headlines

Early snow believed to draw more tourists to Northwoods

Oneida County gathering feedback for possible business incubator

Hodags legend Marks to be remembered Saturday

Wisconsin ranks second in the U.S. for bird watching

Possible reconstruction on highway 51 affects business owner

Change proposed for first offense drunk driving

The thrill of the catch

New call for universal gun sale background checks

Community honors local veterans with trip of a lifetime

Wisconsin panel OKs drunken driving appearances

Weston tackles prostitution in Marathon County

Propane prices beginning to settle near traditional levels

Woman injured in Mosinee house explosion; firefighters called back later for fire

Pankration fighting comes to the Northwoods

Weston man sought for gambling, cockfighting ring

Northwoods consumers like federal nutrition label change

Ice shanty deadlines

Conover trying to form a lake district

A tough time for wild turkeys

Tiffany softens sand mining bill

Merrill drivers move from skeptics to supporters on roundabout

A boost for honey bees

Students learn how to build their own canoes

Not your ordinary nursing home

Volunteers needed for Wild Instincts Rehab

Local town builds giant snowman

Organizers prepare for potential flood of customers at new Ruby's Pantry site

Fire destroys home, garage, car

Changes to an ordinance for ATV drivers

Walker promises no property tax increases

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