Court addresses protest limits at state capitol
MADISON - Part of the policy that says who can legally gather in the Wisconsin state Capitol was blocked Monday.
Governor Scott Walker's administration adopted the policy.
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Strong storms, tornado hammer Northwoods
NORTHWOODS - Strong storms hit parts of the Northwoods hard on Tuesday afternoon.
Law enforcement even confirmed a tornado touchdown near the intersection of U.S. 45 and County Highway C by Deerbrook in Lanaglade County.
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Some lawmakers unhappy about armed guards at proposed mine site
ASHLAND - Two northwestern Wisconsin state lawmakers want Gogebic Taconite to remove the armed guards it has employed to protect a proposed mining site.
Gogebic spokesman Bob Seitz says the company began using the private security guards because of protests over the project.
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Local band to perform at Hodag Country Fest
RHINELANDER - Big-name country bands travel to Rhinelander from far away for Hodag Country Fest.
But one local band doesn't have to travel far at all for their Hodag debut.
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Lieutenant Governor supports armed guards protecting mine site
RHINELANDER - The Gogebic Taconite company hired armed to protect land they want to mine in Ashland and Iron Counties.
Two Democratic lawmakers think that's a huge overreach.
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"Beat the Heat, Check the Backseat" campaign reminds parents not to leave kids unattended in hot cars
RHINELANDER - Hot weather can be especially dangerous for babies.
Summertime makes it extra important not to leave your kids in the car by themselves.
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Limited damage after fire at Pukall Lumber
ARBOR VITAE - A fire at Pukall Lumber last Wednesday didn’t slow the company down.
No one worked Thursday and Friday, but that was because of Independence Day, not because of the fire. Now, everything but the paneling shop is up and running.
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Pushback Against Drug Abuse wants community involvement
WAUSAU - When you hear about a serious crime in Marathon County, chances are, it's linked to drug use.
Community leaders feel crime rates will go down if drug abuse goes down.
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Deployed soldiers receive relaxing vacation in the Northwoods
EAGLE RIVER - When soldiers get sent overseas, they normally don’t get to go fishing.
But here in the Northwoods they’re doing just that, for free.
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Judge blocks new abortion law in Wisconsin
MADISON - A federal judge in Wisconsin blocks the state from enforcing a new and restrictive abortion law.
The law bans doctors from performing abortions if they don't have admitting privileges to hospitals within 30 minutes of their practice.
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Different results three years after smoking ban
RHINELANDER - Three years ago the Smoke-Free Air Law went into effect in Wisconsin. The law stops restaurants and bars from allowing smoking inside. Opinions were divided then, and remain that way now.
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Report out on Marathon County Jail concerns
WAUSAU - A March attack on corrections officers revealed security problems at the Marathon County Jail.
Now, an independent panel has released results of a review.
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After a slow start, tourism season in full swing
MINOCQUA - We got through a long winter and a cold start to spring and summer, but now, the Northwoods is warming up and the tourists are here.
That's good news for businesses that depend on tourists.
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An inside look at hydroelectric in the Northwoods
RHINELANDER - About three percent of the electricity Wisconsin Public Service generates comes from hydroelectric facilities.
In all, 25 facilities break up the Wisconsin River across the state.
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Family at the center of Hodag Fest
RHINELANDER - Many families make Hodag Country Fest a summer tradition.
But without one family in particular, the festival wouldn't exist.
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Hazelhurst burglar won't fight charges against him
EAGLE RIVER - A Hazelhurst teenager won't fight burglary charges against him.
Matthew Plewa is accused of burglarizing at least nine Northwoods homes last year.
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Burned kitten doing better
MINOCQUA - About a month ago, a kitten named Tiki was the only surviving cat in a mattress fire.
Today, we can tell you he's doing much better.
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Testing of DNA evidence may soon get faster
MADISON - Testing of DNA evidence may soon get faster.
Wisconsin law enforcement officials are waiting for federal authorities to validate a new way to speed up results.
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Fire leaves many homeless near Green Bay
TOWN OF HOWARD - About 50 people are without homes after a fire destroyed most of an apartment complex in the town of Howard.
Flames were reported at the Northern Pines Luxury Apartments late on Saturday afternoon.
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Kemp Street construction update
RHINELANDER - Driving through Rhinelander could get a bit trickier today.
As construction continues on the Kemp Street Sewer project.
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Official probes if rescuers ran over plane crash victim
SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco-area coroner whose office received the bodies of two teenage victims of the Asiana plane crash says officials are conducting an autopsy to determine if one of the girls was run over and killed by a rescue vehicle.
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Fall hunting license deadline quickly approaching
ACROSS THE NORTHWOODS - Wisconsin wildlife officials are reminding hunters to apply for their fall licenses soon.
The deadline is Aug. 1 to apply for a fall turkey, Canada geese, bobcat, fisher, otter or wolf permit.
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Hodag Country Festival campsites open
RHINELANDER - The Hodag Country Festival kicks off Thursday.
But some country music fans have already staked out their camping spots.
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Eagle River hosts 21st annual antique show
EAGLE RIVER - People could shop and learn at Northland Pines High School this weekend.
“Jewelry and glass, and pottery, postcards. You name it. There’s just a little bit of something for everybody,” says Steve Bina, manager of the Eagle River Antique Show.
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Police investigate two Milwaukee killings
MILWAUKEE - Police in Milwaukee are investigating two separate killings.
A suspect in one case is in custody Sunday.
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Fire destroys Green Bay-area apartments
HOWARD - About 50 people are without homes after a fire destroyed most of an apartment complex in the town of Howard.
The Green Bay Press Gazette reports Sunday that flames were reported at the Northern Pines Luxury Apartments late on Saturday afternoon.
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Boy killed in UTV accident
DARLINGTON - A nine-year-old boy is dead after an accident with a utility terrain vehicle on a farm in southwestern Wisconsin.
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office identified the boy Sunday as Drew Holland of the village of Gratiot.
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Police standoff in Morris
MORRIS - Shawano County deputies dealt with a four hour standoff in the Town of Morris, Saturday.
A woman called the Shawano Sheriff's department around 8:30 Saturday evening.
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Update: Two dead after plane crashes at San Francisco Airport
SAN FRANCISCO - An Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul, South Korea, crashed while landing at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, killing at least two people and injuring dozens of others.
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