RHINELANDER - Radon gas naturally seeps into basements in every single county in the U.S., but this colorless and odorless culprit can be caught with a simple test.
The federal government recommends testing your home at least every two-years with a simple charcoal indicator test you can pick up at most hardware stores.
Charlotte Ahrens, a Public Health Nurse with Oneida County says, "I can tell you that just for Oneida County, of the radon test kits that we distributed, about 18% of those came back at elevated levels of radon."
Over time, elevated levels can lead to lung cancer, which doesn't have to happen to you, because this health hazard can be avoided, "The problem can be fixed. If you do have elevated levels of radon, that should be corrected as soon as you're able to."
Radon contractors reduce levels by venting the ground beneath the basement and diffusing the gas outside your home.
STATEWIDE - Camping in the Northwoods just got a little more high-tech, thanks to a new website and iPhone app. You can download the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest app on your iPhone.
The app lets you see what campsites are available, and reserve your spot online. It also gives information about trails and other activities in the area.
In the “old days” travelers could always call ahead about site availability, but by the time out of town visitors arrive, they might be full.
EAGLE RIVER - The initiative will help to rebound what's thought of as a suffering walleye population by adding hundreds of thousands of the fish to Wisconsin lakes.
The project could improve fishing for the state's most popular game fish and tourism in the state. George Langely, a local fishing guide at Eagle Sports bait shop in Eagle River, says walleye fishing isn't what it used to be.
"The walleye population has pretty much suffered in the last twenty years and it's really nice to see Madison recognizing that and taking some steps to do something about it. It will take a while but it's a great start."
MINOCQUA - “This disease is called the great imitator for a good reason,” says Jeff Waite.
Lyme disease can be good at hiding.
“Lyme disease is a bacterial type infection spread by a spiral keet, which is also considered a parasite. And it can be carried in the spit glands and intestinal track of ticks in this area. Particularly the deer tick," said Dr. Kurt Landauer.
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