Forest Fest commemorates 80th anniversary of Civilian Conservation Corps
EAGLE RIVER - People packed the Trees for Tomorrow campus today for the 3rd Annual Forest Fest.
But this celebration had extra meaning for one generation.
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Local Rhinelander Headlines
Oneida Co. sued, Hwy Y construction on hold
RHINELANDER - You won’t see construction on county highway Y in western Oneida County soon.
The project is on hold. Funds are in jeopardy. That's because the county is being sued.
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Tuning into a different kind of retirement
RHINELANDER - From the outside, Jeff Santy’s house looks like a typical retiree’s dream: a view of the lake, and peace and quiet.
But Santy’s retirement dream is a little different.
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UW Trout Lake Station opens center, focuses on invasive species
BOULDER JUNCTION - Mother Nature means a lot to the Northwoods.
The environment supports the plants and animals that make this such a beautiful place.
But invasive species can threaten that balance.
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Forest Co. Canine Unit in full force
CRANDON - Police officers can always use more help keeping drugs out of their communities. The Forest County Sheriff's Department has a new member, who will do just that. But this officer works on four legs.
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Building confidence with horseback riding
WOODRUFF - Animals can make humans feel better.
The relationship can even be a form of therapy.
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Trying to pass bill on Pulse Oximetry for newborns
RHINELANDER - A high tech tool can help newborns with birth defects.
Many Wisconsin hospitals have it.
But not all of them do.
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Antigo embezzler sentenced to prison
RHINELANDER - A woman accused of embezzling close to half a million dollars will go to federal prison. Susan Tatro was sentenced today in federal court.
She used to be the Human Resources Director at the Waukesha Bearings plant in Antigo. Tatro was fired in 2011 when the company discovered financial records didn't add up.
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Sentencing today for massive embezzlement in Antigo
GREEN BAY - A woman accused of embezzling close to half a million dollars at an Antigo business will pay the price today.
Sentencing happens this afternoon in federal court for Susan Tatro.
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Driver killed in crash came from Manitowish Waters
MANITOWISH WATERS - The driver killed in a crash near Manitowish Waters came from that community.
Vilas county sheriff's deputies say 20 year old Ezekiel Jonas died in the wreck early yesterday morning.
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Hearing planned in Hurley on Gogebic Taconite's plans to gather samples
HURLEY - A hearing in Hurley later this month will let people have their say on Gogebic Taconite's plans for gathering rock samples.
Gogebic Taconite is looking to dig a 4-mile-long open pit mine in the Penokee Hills, south of Lake Superior.
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Accessibility for all? Not in the Northwoods
WOODRUFF - Most of us take movement for granted. We can easily hop in our cars, hop back out, and get into any store or restaurant we want.
But that's different for people in wheelchairs. Some do drive - it’s parking that can be next to impossible, especially here in the Northwoods.
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Man dies when pickup hits tree
MANITOWISH WATERS - Alcohol and speed might have triggered a deadly crash near Manitowish Waters.
The Vilas County Sheriff's department got called out at 1:13 this morning.
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Man dies when pickup hits tree
MANITOWISH WATERS - Alcohol and speed might have triggered a deadly crash near Manitowish Waters.
The Vilas County Sheriff's department got called out at 1:13 this morning.
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Changing Gears donates bikes to people in need
RHINELANDER - You might remember saving up for a bike as a kid.
But that can be pretty tough in this economy.
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Mining company may not need to blast for rock samples
MADISON - There's a new plan for a company looking to dig an iron ore mine.
Now they might NOT resort to blasting for samples.
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Anniversary of Sikh Temple shooting approaching
WASHINGTON, DC - One year has passed since the shooting at a Milwaukee area Sikh (SEEK) temple.
Now a U.S. Senate resolution is honoring that anniversary.
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Tougher drunk driving penalties up for hearing
MADISON - Wisconsin's notoriously weak drunken driving penalties might get a bit tougher.
A hearing is today before the Assembly's Judiciary Committee.
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Unionized firefighters files complaint against village of Weston
WAUSAU - Keeping your town aware of major changes usually is a top priority for town officials.
But a local firefighters union says Weston didn’t do that.
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Spouse vs. spouse in flower contest at Wisconsin Valley Fair
WAUSAU - County fairs bring to mind carnival rides, deep-fried food, and farm animals.
But at the Wisconsin Valley Fair in Wausau, something a bit quieter and gentler is just as much of a tradition.
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These are the people who want to be Vilas County Sheriff
EAGLE RIVER - Some familiar faces want to be the new Vilas County Sheriff. Governor Scott Walker will appoint a new sheriff in the next few weeks.
The late Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich passed away in June after a brief battle with cancer.
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Video reminds drivers of importance of Move Over Law
RHINELANDER - When you drive by a car that’s been pulled over, you might feel a little twinge of sympathy for the driver inside.
But how about the officer? Those traffic stops may be routine, but they’re also dangerous.
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Last-minute tribal letter saves Harvest Camp near mine site from legal action
HURLEY - A last-minute letter from the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe to the Iron County Board Chairman likely saved the county from taking legal action against the controversial Harvest Camp in southern Iron County.
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Local pilots volunteer their time at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH - Look to the sky this week and you might see a plane headed to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.
Among the thousands visiting are aircraft enthusiasts from the Northwoods.
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Northwoods Martial Arts studio offers free womens self defense classes
WOODRUFF - There's no limit for how much you can learn to defend yourself.
One Northwoods Martial Arts studio takes the time every month to teach self defense to any woman interested and they do it for free.
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Parents can start applying for school vouchers this week
RHINELANDER - Parents can start applying for school vouchers this Thursday. From August first through ninth, parents can apply for vouchers to the school they want their kids to go to. For a family to qualify, they have to be at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Northwoods library hosts worm race
RHINELANDER - The Rhinelander District Library helps kids dig into reading, quite literally.
It hosted the annual Worm Race Tuesday.
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Watch out for Blue-Green Algae in local lakes
RHINELANDER - Now that it feels like summer again, we can get back into the lakes. But you need to watch out for Blue-Green Algae.
Blue-Green Algae are natural to Wisconsin lakes, streams and ponds. But summer can cause the amount of algae to grow dramatically.
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Young pilot soars thanks to lessons
RHINELANDER - If Tom Mckenzie had to pick his favorite place in the world, it just might be the sky.
“When I was younger, my grandpa took me up in a Cessna just like this and from then on, even though I was a young age, I just felt that I could do it for the rest of my life,” said Mckenzie.
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WJFW Transmitter Maintenance
RHINELANDER - Over-the-air transmission of Newswatch 12 may be spotty in some areas of the Northwoods.
Our transmitter is currently undergoing maintenance.
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