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Toddler 'might still be alive': Trung Tran second person charged in 20-month-old's death
RHINELANDER - An Oneida County detective believes that if a toddler hadn't been left in the care of his stepmother, 28-year-old Ellen Tran, he might still be alive.

Twenty-month-old Avery Edwards died in April of blunt force trauma at a Rhinelander home, and Tran is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the death. She said the child slipped in the shower, but evidence pointed to an intentional act.

On Wednesday, Ellen Tran's husband, Trung, was also charged in the death of his son. Prosecutors say he knew leaving the toddler with his wife was dangerous, and he deserves some of the b...
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NEWS HEADLINES
Lightning-sparked fire rips through Manitowish Waters home Lightning-sparked fire rips through Manitowish Waters home   09/20/2017
Kay Lackas woke up to a boom from thunder Wednesday morning. Soon, smoke poured out of the house. Crews from six area departments responded to try and knock the fire down.
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Volunteer drivers take seniors on ATV and UTV rides around Oneida County Volunteer drivers take seniors on ATV and UTV rides around Oneida County    09/20/2017
The Oneida County Trail Association took seniors on rides through Oneida County.
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Local apple orchard undergoes change in ownership Local apple orchard undergoes change in ownership    09/20/2017
The owner's daughter takes over Helene's Hilltop Orchard in Merrill.
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Round Lake Logging Dam provides unique place to see fall color Round Lake Logging Dam provides unique place to see fall color   09/20/2017
The leaves start changing as the days gets shorter and the night gets longer
Old bikes get new homes thanks to Prentice High School teacher Old bikes get new homes thanks to Prentice High School teacher   09/20/2017
A pile of scrap metal may look like garbage. But to Prentice High School teacher Quan Banh, many of the items he finds inside still have life to them.
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Parts of Foxconn package could be vulnerable to legal challenges Parts of Foxconn package could be vulnerable to legal challenges   09/20/2017
Nonpartisan attorneys for the Wisconsin Legislature say portions of a newly signed law that are designed to speed up legal appeals related to the Foxconn Technology Group's factory could be unconstitutional.
Wisconsin couple plead not guilty in caged child case Wisconsin couple plead not guilty in caged child case   09/20/2017
A Wisconsin woman and her boyfriend have pleaded not guilty to locking her 9-year-old granddaughter in a basement kennel.
Young Wisconsin lawmakers form a bipartisan group Young Wisconsin lawmakers form a bipartisan group   09/20/2017
The caucus plans to examine potential legislation dealing with self-driving cars and exempting young mothers from jury duty
WPS crews begin natural gas distribution system upgrades in Minocqua WPS crews begin natural gas distribution system upgrades in Minocqua    09/19/2017
Pipelines dating back to the 1960s will get swapped out for new ones this fall. WPS crews in Minocqua started upgrading the natural gas distribution system in September.
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Oneida Co. Board of Adjustment tours proposed Marshfield Clinic hospital site as appeal decision approaches Oneida Co. Board of Adjustment tours proposed Marshfield Clinic hospital site as appeal decision approaches   09/19/2017
Marshfield Clinic representatives still want to build a hospital in Minocqua. They're appealing that plan's rejection this fall. On Tuesday, the Oneida County Board of Adjustment, Marshfield Clinic representatives, and Howard Young representatives toured the site where the proposed hospital would be built.
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SPORTS HEADLINES
Three Lakes runners make big impact at Smiley Invitational Three Lakes runners make big impact at Smiley Invitational   09/17/2017
Jared Zwettler and Kortnie Volk have top-10 finishes in the Division 2 and 3 races.
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Mosinee leads the field with 3-0 record at GNC volleyball tournament Mosinee leads the field with 3-0 record at GNC volleyball tournament   09/16/2017
Antigo and Medford each went 2-1.
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Cross Country Results from 61st Annual Smiley Invitational Cross Country Results from 61st Annual Smiley Invitational   09/16/2017
Lakeland Union has top finishes in girls and boys D1 race.
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Friday Night Blitz - 9/15/17 Friday Night Blitz - 9/15/17   09/15/2017
Highlights, scores and updates from around the Northwoods!
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