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Man whose rape case was dismissed is back in jail Submitted: 12/07/2013
LAC DU FLAMBEAU - A judge threw out the rape case against Jerome LaBarge, Jr. on Tuesday.

That's because the case was filed too late, putting it past the statute of limitations.

But LaBarge will soon face another judge.

That's because Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police arrested LaBarge Friday night for violating a restraining order related to domestic violence.

That's a misdemeanor.

He was booked in Vilas County Jail early Saturday morning.

He's held on no bond.

That's because he must appear before a judge first.

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Preparing trails for cross country skiers Submitted: 12/06/2013

MINOCQUA - Cross Country skiing seems like it’s just you and nature, but there’s actually a lot of manpower and big machinery involved.

The trails at Minocqua Winter Park open Friday. Employees got ready for the skiers starting Sunday.

“That’s our roller. That’s the first thing we do when we get a lot of snow we roll it and it knocks the air out of the snow and packs it down," said Eric Twito, one of the people who grooms the ski trails.

Preparing the snow makes the trails better for skiers.

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Garage destroyed in fire Submitted: 12/06/2013

PINE LAKE - Police believe a wood stove burner started a garage fire near Rhinelander Friday.

The fire started around 1 p.m. at a garage on the 4000 block Trails End Road just north of Rhinelander.

The fire destroyed a minivan and an ATV inside the garage.

It took crews nearly three hour to completely put out the fire.

The department says firefighters acted quickly and effectively despite the cold weather conditions.

The fire is under investigation.

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Northland Pines fifth graders venture into business Submitted: 12/06/2013

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EAGLE RIVER - Most of us know businesses demand hard work to begin. Northland Pines fifth graders found out just how much work it takes to start their own business.

Students worked in groups to create a business that sold a product they could make themselves. Today students' businesses were open in the school's library.

"Our business is called 'Cozy Candles' and we're making candle holders. Some of them are glass jars and we hot glued sticks to them," said Olivia, 5th Grader and Entrepreneur.

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Minocqua police lieutenant responds to rape case now surfacing Submitted: 12/06/2013

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MINOCQUA - At least two women accuse Jerome LaBarge, Jr. of raping them.

But LaBarge won't be prosecuted.

That's because one of the women originally came forward back in 2006.

The Oneida County district attorney told us he didn't prosecute the case until now because the Minocqua Police Department had misplaced the woman's complaint.

That put the case past the statute of limitations and that's why an Oneida County judge threw the case out this week.

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Pet as a surprise can be a bad idea Submitted: 11/29/2013

MADISON - Surprising people with a new puppy or kitten may sound fun, but it can be a bad idea.

The Wisconsin state veterinarian is encouraging people not to give pets as gifts this holiday season.

Doctor Yvonna Bellay says giving a pet as a gift is a serious commitment and should never be a surprise.

She issued her warning as holiday shoppers start hitting the stores in a big way.

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Scammers lurking online for people shopping for deals Submitted: 11/29/2013

MADISON - Shoppers planning to hit the Internet looking for deals need to watch out for scammers.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says cyber thieves know what the hot gift items are.

They target their scams accordingly.

That can include fake contests on social media sites and dangerous links.

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Snow reports begin on state tourism website Submitted: 11/27/2013

MADISON - We might be thinking about turkey these days, but Wisconsin ski resorts want you to think snow!

Snow condition reports at ski areas across Wisconsin are now being updated.

The ski areas are busy making snow and preparing to open in the coming weeks.

The report available on www.travelwisconsin.com lists conditions for both downhill and cross-country skiing as well as snowmobile trails.

As far as local spots to ski, Granite Peak Ski Resort will be reopening Thanksgiving Day for the holiday weekend.

They have 16 runs open.

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State could save millions by delaying Medicaid changes Submitted: 11/27/2013

MADISON - Pushing back Medicaid changes would save the state millions of dollars.

Governor Scott Walker has proposed a 3 month delay in kicking about 77-thousand people off Medicaid.

It would save the state about 23-million dollars.

That's a delay in expanding coverage to poor, childless adults.

The Legislature's budget committee will take up the proposal on Monday.

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