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Wausau Police find stolen guns under bridge Submitted: 12/08/2013

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WAUSAU - Wausau Police found 11 stolen guns under a bridge around 8:30 a.m.
Saturday.

Police describe the guns as long rifles and shotguns.

The guns were lying on the ice below the Bridge Street bridge in Wausau.

The guns' owners reported them missing from recent burglaries.

Police hope to release more information Monday.



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Northwoods kids get early Christmas presents from Santa Submitted: 12/08/2013

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BOULDER JUNCTION - Christmas came early for some kids in Boulder Junction today.

Today was the 20th Annual Boulder Junction Children's Christmas Party.

The Boulder Junction Lion's Club host the party every year.

Santa and Mrs. Claus gave gifts to 40 kids.

They got some help from Elves working at Imaginuity in Minocqua.

Organizers say their Christmas present is seeing the kids light up when they get their gifts.

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Small class hosts big holiday fundraiser Submitted: 12/08/2013

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PHELPS - Imagine going to a school where you're one of only six students in your class.

You need to get creative in order to raise money for your class trip and other expenses.

That's a reality for kids at the Phelps School.

They've been fundraising for their class since 7th grade.

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Driver hits squad car Submitted: 12/08/2013

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EAGLE RIVER - A driver hit a squad car in Eagle River.

It happened around 6:30 Saturday night.

Vilas County Dispatch got a call saying a car was traveling all over Highway 70 through the City of Eagle River.

The car was traveling in the wrong lane, forcing other drivers off the road.

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2 dead, 1 injured in incident at NW Wisconsin home Submitted: 12/08/2013

IRON RIVER, WIS. - Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin are investigating the deaths of two people at a residence in Iron River.

A statement from the Iron River Police Department says the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting an altercation in progress about 6:15 p.m. Saturday.

Deputies found a man and woman dead in the home.

Another man was found injured in the residence and was taken to a hospital.

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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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