Three arrested in Tomahawk methamphetamine bust
TOMAHAWK - Police arrest three people in a meth bust in Tomahawk.
Police Chief Al Elvins says police from several departments searched a home in Tomahawk early this morning.
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Harley Davidson recalls some 2014 Motorcycles
MILWAUKEE - If you ride a new Harley, you made need to take it in for some service.
Harley-Davidson is voluntarily recalling some 2014 motorcycle models because of a possible safety issue.
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Body of fallen Marine returned to Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE - The body of a fallen Marine comes back home to Wisconsin.
The body of Marine Lance Corporal Jeremiah Collins arrived in Milwaukee yesterday afternoon.
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Body of 'Jane Doe' exhumed in Wis.
CALEDONIA - Authorities have exhumed the body of young woman found dead in a southeastern Wisconsin cornfield 14 years ago, as they try to identify her.
The woman has been called ``Jane Doe.'' Her body was exhumed Wednesday.
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WATCH: Gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke one-on-one with Newswatch 12's Ben Meyer
MADISON - Newswatch 12's Ben Meyer sat down for an exclusive interview with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke.
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Celebrating National Bosses Day
RHINELANDER - You don't have to love your boss, but today you should give them a little extra attention. That's because it's National Bosses Day.
The holiday dates back in 1958. You can even find cards at Hallmark to celebrate the occasion.
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Wolf permits seem slow to sell
RHINELANDER - Hunters kicked off the wolf hunting season Tuesday. But you may be surprised not all of the permits have been bought.
Out of 1,600 applicants, 2,500 permits were issued for this year's hunt and only 1,500 of those have been sold.
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Wis. court erases order to honor health care plans
MADISON - A state appeals court has erased an order forcing the city of Green Bay and Brown County to honor their police's existing health care plans.
Unions representing Green Bay police and Brown County deputies filed a lawsuit in 2011 seeking to clarify whether state law bars municipalities from negotiating police's health care plans.
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Wis. DNR plans hearings on fishing tourney rules
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is planning to hold public hearings over the next weeks to gather input on possible changes to the state's fishing tournament rules.
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DRI to auction mini Hodags
RHINELANDER - Rhinelander residents love the Hodag.
Soon, they'll be able to see more of them around Rhinelander.
Downtown Rhinelander, Inc. auctions off Hodags painted by local artists every year.
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Crescent Elementary Teachers take over McDonald's for a night
RHINELANDER - Teachers read books, write on chalk boards, and grade tests. We don't expect to see them flipping burgers at McDonald's but tonight, the Crescent Elementary staff is taking over the downtown McDonald's in Rhinelander.
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Z104 Radio in Merrill moving after 20 years
MERRILL - WJMT/Z104 Radio in Merrill could move into its new home by next month.
The radio station has operated out of the Lincoln House for more than 20 years.
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Crescent Lake Ordinance passes
CRESCENT - Living in the Northwoods means we get to do a lot of fun things on the lakes-- even when they're frozen.
Crescent's town board just passed an ordinance that will help people take care of those lakes.
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Race based nicknames may become harder to change
MADISON - The Wisconsin Assembly passes a bill making it harder to force public schools to drop American Indian nicknames.
They passed the measure 52-41 Tuesday.
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Telemark Lodge sold at auction
CABLE - A new investment group will take over the financially-troubled Telemark Lodge and Resort at a Bayfield County auction.
The company had the top bid of 926-thousand dollars for the property.
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Rhinelander chicken ordinance passes: what it means for you
RHINELANDER - Rhinelander residents can now have chickens in their backyards.
The Rhinelander City Council approved a measure Monday night that allows people within the city limits to raise up to four chickens in their backyards.
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Asbestos, cleaning chemicals found at Lindey Cleaners
RHINELANDER - A downtown eyesore will now cost the city even more money.
Lindey Cleaners has been vacant and deteriorating since 2009.
Now, the worst type of asbestos found at the old cleaners is causing more problems.
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Surprised to see phones and tablets in the exam room? Don't be
MINOCQUA - Most of us can get away with using our phones just about anywhere. But during a doctor's appointment, you might be a little surprised if the doctor's iPhone comes out. We talked to providers at Marshfield Clinic who say you shouldn't be.
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Bill helping veterans in college up for vote
MADISON - The Wisconsin Senate is scheduled to vote on a bipartisan bill that would give veterans priority over other students when they register for University of Wisconsin System and state technical college classes.
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Personal technology in the exam room-- where's the line?
RHINELANDER - Most of us can get away with using our phones just about anywhere.
But during a doctor's appointment, you might be a little surprised if the doctor's iphone comes out.
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No arrests made in missing parts from Wausau bridges
WAUSAU - We've heard of thieves stealing things like copper from construction sites before. Now, thieves in Wausau stole something kind of bizarre - nuts and bolts from bridges.
The parts were taken from the pedestrian railings on the Scott Street and West Washington Street bridges.
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Parents abusing drugs causes more child neglect cases
ONEIDA COUNTY - When a child faces the negative effects from a drug addicted parent, social services will step in.
In Oneida County, that's happening more often.
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Man who killed girlfriend reaches plea deal
WAUSAU - The man who admitted he killed his girlfriend last October pleaded guilty today. It was part of a plea deal that will get him significantly less jail time.
Richi Vue shot his girlfriend Lee Xiong in the neck.
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Rhinelander Police Department applies for OWI grant
RHINELANDER - Drinking and driving typically happens more during the holidays.
The Rhinelander Police Department wants to see it happen less often.
An $18,000 grant from the federal government would help.
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Crowdfunding bill allowing stock sales in Senate
MADISON - Wisconsin businesses would be allowed to sell stock online under a bill up for a vote in the state Senate.
The measure in the Senate on Tuesday would let businesses use a model popularized by online crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter.
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Taylor Co. man gets jail time for having sex with 13-year-old girl
TAYLOR COUNTY - A 20-year-old Taylor County man will spend 45 days in jail for having sex with a young teenage girl.
Cody Weinke pleaded no contest to charges of sexual assault, including felony second degree sexual assault of a child.
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Rhinelander City Council votes to allow 'backyard chickens'
RHINELANDER - Tonight the Rhinelander City Council approved a measure that allows people within the city limits to raise chickens.
Jen VanOrder lives in the city. She made the proposal.
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Bath salt usage on the rise in Antigo
LANGLADE COUNTY - Langlade County faces a growing drug problem.
Police arrested another woman for charges related to bath salts.
Antigo police arrested Christy Hicks October 7th.
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Wolf hunt begins Tuesday in Wisconsin
MADISON - Wisconsin's wolf hunting season opens Tuesday.
The DNR set this year's quota at 275 wolves.
The state's Chippewa tribes have laid claim to 24 wolves, leaving 251 available for non-tribal hunters and trappers.
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UW Extension offices looking for a bigger space
RHINELANDER - The UW Extension is the charitable arm of the University of Wisconsin. It helps support local communities through public service.
That's why it needs a bigger home.
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