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DOJ set for anti-heroin campaign

MADISON - The state Department of Justice will launch an anti-heroin media campaign. It will also hand out grants to help local governments combat the drug. The media push will include a statewide television and radio spot. It'll also create a website designed to warn young people about the drug. Full Story: WJFW

Low-income children not getting dental care in Wisconsin

RHINELANDER - Wisconsin now ranks 2nd in the nation for failing to provide dental care to low-income children. A new Pew report finds 71 percent of kids on Medicaid did not go to a dentist in 2011. Full Story: WJFW

Plans for Medford's new pool take shape

MEDFORD - People in Medford want a swimming pool designed more like a waterpark than a 1950s pool. They'll get one next summer. Full Story: WJFW

Unified School District of Antigo appoints acting district administrator

ANTIGO - Antigo schools need to start looking for a new district administrator, just one year after another new administrator started. But for now, they have temporary leadership for the 2013-2014 school year. Full Story: WJFW

Gas station loses business due to construction

MERRILL - If you drive on highway 51, you know the construction can be a nightmare. Finding a gas station might be harder. Full Story: WJFW

Vandals damage 13 mailboxes

SCOTT - The Lincoln County Sheriff wants to find the vandals who went on a mailbox smashing spree this weekend. The vandals damaged 13 mailboxes in the town of Scott along with the Scott Road sign Saturday night. Full Story: WJFW

Strawberries almost ready for picking

ANTIGO - You'll need to wait a bit longer to enjoy strawberries from a Northwoods grower. The season is just about ready for Merry's Berries in Antigo. Full Story: WJFW

Rhinelander businesses receive boost from the state

RHINELANDER - Both Democrats and Republicans say they want to create jobs and grow business. The city of Rhinelander does, too. Full Story: WJFW

1.4 million dollar ticket sold in Merrill

MERRILL - Winning a lottery ticket seems like it could never happen in a small town. But it happened in Merrill this weekend. A 1.4 million dollar ticket is waiting for someone. Full Story: WJFW

Officials test if different diet impacts musky survival

WILD ROSE - Wisconsin fisheries staff want to know whether a different diet will help muskies survive better. They're experimenting with a new menu for muskies at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery in central Wisconsin. Full Story: WJFW

Plane bounced "out of control" in deadly Madeline Island crash

ASHLAND - A plane bounced "out of control" on a Madeline Island runway when it killed two Wisconsin men. That's how the National Transportation Safety Board is describing the crash that happened a week and a half ago. Full Story: WJFW

Accused heroin supplier pleads not guilty

WAUSAU - The man accused of supplying heroin that lead to a deadly car crash plead not guilty to all charges against him Monday. 22-year-old Kyle Kennedy appeared in Marathon County court. Full Story: WJFW

Water skiing to help the homeless

CONOVER - Water Ski Shows entertain the masses during Northwoods summers. Today, one also raised money for the Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing. Full Story: WJFW

Sixth annual Three Lakes Shootout brings the crowds out

THREE LAKES - A shootout in Three Lakes brought hundreds of people out to Big Stone Lake. But there were no guns involved, just boats. Full Story: WJFW

Fire burns down hunting cabin

MERRILL - A fire in Merrill burned a hunting cabin to the ground. It happened on Black Alder Road Friday morning. Full Story: WJFW

Sen. Baldwin's New Committee Appointment

MADISON - Senator Tammy Baldwin will serve on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The committee oversees energy production and technology issues. It's also responsible for stewardship of public lands and forests. Full Story: WJFW

WI Physician outlook good

MADISON - Wisconsin has done a better job of holding onto its primary care physicians than most other states. New programs for aspiring doctors have positioned the state to weather a possible shortage when the national health care overhaul takes effect next year. Full Story: WJFW

Scam Alert: It's NOT Publisher's Clearing House

MADISON - Wisconsin consumer protection specialists want you to watch out for a new sweepstakes scam. Residents across the state say they've been getting calls from people claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House. Full Story: WJFW

New Rehabilitation Center opens doors to public

RHINELANDER - Having to go to a rehabilitation center to recover from injury or illness can add to your stress. But a new rehab center wants its patients to feel like they're gone to a resort. Full Story: WJFW

Oldenburg Group Receives Navy Contracts

RHINELANDER - A new contract for one Northwoods company brings new jobs to Rhinelander. Oldenburg Group received more than 40-million dollars. Full Story: WJFW

Gov. Walker signs pair of off-road bills and reacts to budget

TOMAHAWK - Gov. Scott Walker signed a pair of bills, Friday effecting off-road vehicles in the Northwoods. Walker did stay quiet about his budget veto plans at the Tomahawk bill signing, but he says he hopes to go through the budget sometime in the next week. Full Story: WJFW

Local Rhinelander Headlines

DOJ set for anti-heroin campaign

Low-income children not getting dental care in Wisconsin

Plans for Medford's new pool take shape

Unified School District of Antigo appoints acting district administrator

Gas station loses business due to construction

Vandals damage 13 mailboxes

Strawberries almost ready for picking

Rhinelander businesses receive boost from the state

1.4 million dollar ticket sold in Merrill

Officials test if different diet impacts musky survival

Plane bounced "out of control" in deadly Madeline Island crash

Accused heroin supplier pleads not guilty

Water skiing to help the homeless

Sixth annual Three Lakes Shootout brings the crowds out

Fire burns down hunting cabin

Sen. Baldwin's New Committee Appointment

WI Physician outlook good

Scam Alert: It's NOT Publisher's Clearing House

New Rehabilitation Center opens doors to public

Oldenburg Group Receives Navy Contracts

Gov. Walker signs pair of off-road bills and reacts to budget

Tomahawk women is the first women to win the Railroad's Safety Person of the Year Award

Group finishes 250 mile bike ride

Storms cause power outages

Charges filed against Taylor County mother

Keeping your skin protected in summer

Northwoods Petroleum Museum

You can share your thoughts about deer management next week

Local small businesses discuss challenges, successes in tough economy

UPDATE: Vilas County Sheriff dies after illness

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