Sunday, 18 May 2008  11:02 AM

FEMA Money for State Emergencies Submitted: 05/17/2008
- A federal agency has awarded Wisconsin almost $5.4 million to strengthen the state's emergency capabilities in the event of a major catastrophe.

The money comes from FEMA, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

That's the Department of Homeland Security agency that oversees the emergency response for major storms and other natural disasters.


FEMA says the money is part of a nationwide investment to make sure emergency personnel at the local, state and federal levels have an organized plan for prompt action.

The funds will be directed toward long-term planning for evacuations and recoveries, as well as for equipment and training.


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 Local News:
Northwoods Children's Museum's Birthday Submitted: 05/17/2008

EAGLE RIVER - Children of all ages were invited to celebrate the Northwoods Children's Museum's tenth birthday party.

Children stayed busy this afternoon at the Museum, in Eagle River, with a number of fun games, prizes, activities and food.

Kids enjoyed clowns, a house bounce, a petting zoo and even spiderman made a special appearance.

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Honoring Veterans Submitted: 05/17/2008

TOMAHAWK - Veterans from Tomahawk were honored at a Passing The Torch ceremony today.

This room at the Rodeway Inn in Tomahawk was full of local heroes that helped make our country what it is today.

Col. David Griffith says "Of course freedom is the number one thing that makes this country unique and these are the people that did that for us."

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Travel Green Business Submitted: 05/17/2008

EAGLE RIVER - A new Northwoods hotel is going green as part of the Travel Green Wisconsin initiative for environmental friendly businesses.

The Settle Inn and Suites, in Eagle River is officially open for business.

Owners say their hotel will attract people from all over because of its eco-friendly environment.

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Free Plane Rides For Kids Submitted: 05/17/2008

MERRILL - Kids in one Northwoods town got the chance to fly high today.

The Young Eagle club offered free plane rides to children between the ages of 8 and 17 at the Merrill Airport.

They've hosted the free rides in Merrill since 1992, and say they hope the experience helps kids realize anything is possible.


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 Regional News:
Governor Doyle Vetoes Parts of Budget Submitted: 05/16/2008

MADISON - Gov. Jim Doyle has used his partial veto power to order state agencies to cut deeper and ensure schools will get promised aid payments on time.

Doyle signed a bill Friday designed to fill a $527 million deficit in the current state budget brought on by the faltering economy.

The bill called for $69 million in cuts to state agencies.

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Bus Driver Attacked Submitted: 05/16/2008

MILWAUKEE - A man jumps on a Milwaukee city bus and attacks the driver.

Authorities have released the shocking surveillance video in hopes of catching a suspect.

Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies said the driver drove about two blocks while being punched repeatedly, before the attacker turned the steering wheel and stepped on the accelerator.

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Guard Deployments Submitted: 05/15/2008

MADISON -
The head of the Wisconsin National Guard says up to 40 percent of his soldiers may be headed overseas next year.

Brigadier General Don Dunbar says 3,200 soldiers are expected to be mobilized to Iraq in early 2009. He says a few other Guard units might also get deployed during the year.

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2nd Victim in Stevens Point Plane Crash is Identified Submitted: 05/15/2008

STEVENS POINT - The second man killed in a single-engine plane crash this week has been identified.

Authorities say 70-year-old Donald Steffens of Green Bay was a passenger in the plane that went down Monday afternoon in Stevens Point.

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