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Storm coming, Walker declares state of emergency

ACROSS WISCONSIN - Gov. Scott Walker has declared a state of emergency in advance of a winter storm forecast to hit Wisconsin Thursday. Heavy snowfall, freezing rain and strong winds are expected. Some areas of west-central and northwestern Wisconsin could get more than a foot of snow. Full story: WJFW

Propane loan bill gets finance committee approval

MADISON - The Wisconsin Legislature's finance committee signed off on a bill that could create a new loan program helping those struggling with high propane prices. Under the bill, the state can guarantee up to $2,500 in loans to buy propane or other heating supplies. Full story: WJFW

Woman accused of taking baby due in federal court

IOWA - The woman charged with kidnapping a Wisconsin newborn should make her first federal court appearance Friday. Kristen Smith is accused of taking the baby from a home in Beloit and leaving him behind an Iowa gas station. Full story: WJFW

Released emails shed more light on Gov. Walker's time as county executive

MADISON - Governor Scott Walker says he's not worried about documents connected to an investigation of his 2010 campaign. Walker served as the Milwaukee County Executive before becoming governor. Full story: WJFW

Kids compete with an Olympian

WAUSAU - Most people dream of getting the chance to compete against the world's best athletes. But some students at South Mountain elementary school in Wausau got the rare chance to take on a three time Olympian. Full story: WJFW

Evidence submitted to court for man accused of soliciting sex online

RHINELANDER - A Michigan man faces charges in Oneida County for soliciting sex from a 15 year old. 25 year old Benjamin Lahti of Ironwood was caught in a child sex sting. He thought he was talking to a 15 year old. Full story: WJFW

Proposed committee could politicize education standards writing process, replace Common Core

MADISON - Some Wisconsin legislators believe education standards should get a fresh look and make changes every six years. Authors of a state education proposal want to form a committee to do that. Full story: WJFW

Economic Development Summit aims to create new opportunities for Native American tribal members

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - People may think casinos bring in more than enough money for Native American tribes but that's not always the case. The Lac du Flambeau tribe realizes it needs more business diversity. So the tribe founded the Lac du Flambeau Economic Development Summit in 2012. Full story: WJFW

Northland Pines students take care of garden

EAGLE RIVER - 70 degrees and sunny might seem far from here. But students at Northland Pines get to enjoy that every day at their garden. The garden is located inside Northland Pine's Greenhouse. They're gardening for a class. Full story: WJFW

Rising hospice care concerns?

WOODRUFF - By 2015, 3 out of 10 people in Wisconsin will be considered part of the aging population. But the issue of whether or not hospice facilities are draining Medicare for a profit is a nationwide issue. Full Story: WJFW

Airport advertising revenue down

RHINELANDER - Airports make money off all those billboards you see while traveling. But the Rhinelander Oneida County Airport isn't making as much money from advertising as it used too. The Rhinelander Oneida County Airport has had an advertising contract with Clear Channel for 20 years. Clear Channel ended its contract in 2013. Full story: WJFW

Nicolet College students repair high-tech cars

RHINELANDER - Automakers put more technology in every new car they design. Nicolet automotive technician students can now train on a high-tech car thanks to a generous donation. Full story: WJFW

Crandon Man sent to prison for victimizing kids

CRANDON - The Crandon man who victimized children at his mother's daycare center will go to prison William J. Anderson, also know as BJ, was ordered to serve 11 years yesterday in Forest County Circuit Court. Full story: WJFW

SPIRIT OF THE NORTH: Learning to Luge

NEGAUNEE, MICHIGAN - Imagine a sport where you slide 65 miles per hour down a steep, curved, icy slope. That sport would be the luge. There’s only one place in America where anyone can simply drive in and learn to luge. Full story: WJFW

Extra help called in to help with ice cave crowds

BAYFIELD - The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore needed to call in reinforcements to handle the thousands of people visiting the area. They're coming to see the majestic beauty of ice caves along the south shore of Lake Superior. Full story: WJFW

Heroin bills clear state senate

MADISON - New help may be coming in the fight against heroin and other drugs. The Wisconsin state Senate passed 4 bills designed to combat heroin use and help those who are addicted. The bills passed unanimously in the Assembly. Full story: WJFW

Working on people skills

RHINELANDER - You can't get along with everyone. But sometimes you really need to try. That's why one Rhinelander man wants to help people tackle that goal. Full story: WJFW

Woman trying to thaw pipes to fulfill dying mother's wish

EAGLE RIVER - People in towns and cities can turn to their public works departments to thaw frozen pipes. That seems like a common thing this extraordinarily cold winter. But frozen pipes can cause even more challenges for folks in rural areas. Full story: WJFW

Frozen pipes put homeowners at risk

RHINELANDER - The extreme cold means freezing pipes are becoming a near-overwhelming problem for city public works departments. For homeowners, frozen pipes can mean heating snow just to get the water families need. Full story: WJFW

Invasives partnership brings together more than a dozen concerned groups

NORTHWOODS - More and more, invasive species seem to be on the mind of people in the Northwoods. Dozens of groups, organizations, and units of government all put some kind of focus on dealing with the effects of invasives. Full story: WJFW

Shoveling snow off roofs

RHINELANDER - Rhinelander's Jeff Everson works outside all year round. In the summer he's a landscaper, and in the winter he clears snow off roofs. Full story: WJFW

Tomahawk schools have Russian exchange teacher

TOMAHAWK - Students at Tomahawk schools will get to learn a little about Russia with a personal touch over the next month. And it's not just because of the Olympics. Tomahawk schools have a Russian exchange teacher. Full story: WJFW

Tomahawk home complete loss after house fire

TOMAHAWK - A family in Tomahawk will stay with friends after a fire destroyed their house. The Tomahawk Fire Department responded to a house fire around 2:30 this afternoon. It happened across from the Harley Davidson Plant. Full story: WJFW

Merrill Karate Club's roof collapses; looking to build new location

MERRILL - The Merrill Karate Club needs a new location. Heavy snow forced the collapse of their old building’s roof earlier this month. They consider themselves lucky, though. Full story: WJFW

Champion snowboarders

IRON RIVER, MI - This past weekend the Rhinelander girls snowboard team repeated as Alpine Ski and Snowboard state champions. “You’ve got a lot of adrenaline going and it’s a good feeling when you’re just racing down passing the gates,” says Maddy Oberg, Rhinelander High School Alpine Ski and Snowboarder. Full story: WJFW

Charges filed in cocaine bust

LINCOLN COUNTY - One of three teens police say they found in a car with 37 grams of cocaine now faces criminal charges. The girls were stopped because of a driving complaint. 18 year old Dayvina Johnson of Argonne is being held in the Lincoln County Jail. Full story: WJFW

Loan program proposed to help with propane costs

MADISON - A proposed new loan program would help Wisconsin residents who are struggling with high propane prices this winter. A group of Republican state lawmakers put together the bill. Full story: WJFW

Phosphorus rules may be delayed

MADISON - New rules meant to reduce phosphorus pollution in lakes may be delayed. Too much phosphorus in lakes can cause excess algae growth. The Wisconsin state Senate plans to vote on pushing back the costly phosphorus reduction rules. Full story: WJFW

Doll accessory petition

ANTIGO - Diabetes can challenge most people. That can be especially true for children. But one little girl from Antigo is making the most out of her struggle with the disease. Full story: WJFW

Tradition, love of the game draw generations to play Eagle River Hockey

EAGLE RIVER - When it comes to hockey, Eagle River isn’t a secret to players all over the country, and even the world. More than 2,000 people played pond hockey in Eagle River two weeks ago. It's a community with a strongly rooted history in the hockey tradition so it's no surprise that Eagle River is considered the hockey capital of Wisconsin. Full story: WJFW

Local Rhinelander Headlines

Storm coming, Walker declares state of emergency

Propane loan bill gets finance committee approval

Woman accused of taking baby due in federal court

Released emails shed more light on Gov. Walker's time as county executive

Kids compete with an Olympian

Evidence submitted to court for man accused of soliciting sex online

Proposed committee could politicize education standards writing process, replace Common Core

Economic Development Summit aims to create new opportunities for Native American tribal members

Northland Pines students take care of garden

Rising hospice care concerns?

Airport advertising revenue down

Nicolet College students repair high-tech cars

Crandon Man sent to prison for victimizing kids

SPIRIT OF THE NORTH: Learning to Luge

Extra help called in to help with ice cave crowds

Heroin bills clear state senate

Working on people skills

Woman trying to thaw pipes to fulfill dying mother's wish

Frozen pipes put homeowners at risk

Invasives partnership brings together more than a dozen concerned groups

Shoveling snow off roofs

Tomahawk schools have Russian exchange teacher

Tomahawk home complete loss after house fire

Merrill Karate Club's roof collapses; looking to build new location

Champion snowboarders

Charges filed in cocaine bust

Loan program proposed to help with propane costs

Phosphorus rules may be delayed

Doll accessory petition

Tradition, love of the game draw generations to play Eagle River Hockey

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