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Vilas County snowmobile trails to open Friday Submitted: 12/09/2013

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VILAS COUNTY - You'll need to tune up the snowmobile in Vilas County.

Trails in Vilas county will open Friday, Dec 11. with the exception of Phelps trails.

This is ahead of the scheduled opening for Tuesday December 17th.

The early start is thanks to the work of volunteers in area clubs.

They brushed and prepped trails after the snow/ice storm we had last week.

The Phelps trail system will remain closed until further notice.



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Holiday shipping tips Submitted: 12/09/2013

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RHINELANDER - “This time of year is just a little different because the pressure is more,” says Anthony Turek, Rhinelander Postmaster. “Christmas is coming we’re a little over 2 weeks away I think right around two weeks and this is it.”

Its crunch time at the Post Office. With Christmas fast approaching it’s important to keep a few things in mind when sending packages this holiday season.

“You’re going to want to take your packages and gently shake them a little, just to make sure that you are comfortable that they’re packaged tightly and securely so that nothing happens to them,” says Turek.

First don’t be a procrastinator! It’s never too early to start sending out your packages.

Also remember to write neatly. Make sure and double check the shipping address and return address is correct.

Lastly you’re going to want to keep a few dates in mind. If you want your mail to be delivered by Christmas Eve you need to send it out by December 20th unless you want to pay more for priority mail.

“So those are just a couple things that people want to do to make it so that the packages that they send here end up where they’re supposed to go on time and safely,” says Turek.

On time and under the tree at Christmas.

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New jail administrator for Marathon County Submitted: 12/09/2013

WAUSAU - Sandra La-Du Ives was the assistant jail administrator in Oneida County for nine years.

That was before she was named the Oneida County jail administrator in May.

La Du-Ives takes over a troubled department.

In March, a Marathon County jail inmate punched a corrections officer in the head.

A recent report concluded that the jail is often overcrowded.

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NTC plans to expand building Submitted: 12/09/2013

PHILLIPS - High school and college students use North Central Technical College in Phillips as a way to get a jump start on college.

Soon, they'll have more space and more programs to take advantage of.

NTC will expand their building to support machine tool and manufacturing technician programs.

They'll add 3,000 square feet of classroom space to the southwest corner of the campus building.

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Ashland Democrat becomes first Duffy challenger in congressional race Submitted: 12/09/2013

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ASHLAND - Northern Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Weston) will have a challenger for his seat.

The election is nearly a year away.

But Ashland Alderperson Kelly Westlund will jump into the race as a Democrat.

Westlund works as a consultant in Ashland.

As early as October, she hinted she might enter the race.

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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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