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Sandy Slams East Coast, Millions Left in Dark Submitted: 10/30/2012

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - The pictures, video, sound; everything we're seeing and hearing from the East Coast today makes us glad we're not there and feel sorrow for those affected.

"Unthinkable devastation" is how New Jersey Governor Chris Christie describes the situation in his state.

The New Jersey coast took a direct hit from Superstorm Sandy as it made landfall yesterday.

"We know there are many people who own homes who we've evacuated who are going to want to get back on to the island to access the damage to their homes," Gov. Christie said. "We are nowhere near being able to let you back on to the island."

President Obama issued a federal emergency decree after declaring a major disaster. He will tour the state tomorrow.

In New York City, things weren't much better in Manhattan at the New York Stock Exchange. It was closed for the second straight day. That's the first time since 1888.

In the rust-belt, it was snow wreaking havoc. Snow in Elkins, West Virginia is being measured in feet, not inches. The entire city lost power, crews might not have it back on for several days.

The Vice President weighed in on state's responses.

"We had a conference call with the governors of all the affected states," Vice President Biden said. "And the thing that impressed me most about that is that governors who were affected some effected some, like the governor of NC Maryland, Connecticut were offering... and Vermont... were offering New York and New Jersey and Pennsylvania any assistance that they could get to divert resources to them. So, all the focus now is about getting power restored as quickly as possible."

The Vice President thanked the federal disaster relief body FEMA for its work so far.

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Minocqua Farmers Market Opens for the Season Submitted: 05/24/2013

MINOCQUA - Many of us have been waiting for home-grown fruits and vegetables.

Now they're here at a Northwoods summer market.

It's opening day for the Minocqua Farmers Market.

15 vendors filled the Minocqua Park Complex on Highway 70.

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Panel Blocks Change to Rent-to-Own Rules Submitted: 05/24/2013

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The Legislature's finance committee has blocked Republican Governor Scott Walker's plan to exempt rent-to-own businesses.

A handful of Republicans, including Senate President Mike Ellis, have been pushing the committee to remove the proposal from the budget.

The committee voted 10-6 yesterday to eliminate the plan.

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Trig's Sells $293,000 Badger 5 Ticket Submitted: 05/23/2013

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Judge Will Wait to Decide About Trying Teenager as Adult Submitted: 05/23/2013

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RHINELANDER - When a child commits a violent crime sometimes it's serious enough to be tried in adult court.

Today Oneida County Judge Patrick O'Melia had special circumstances to consider.

Sixteen-year-old Michael Thimm was arrested last year for stabbing his mother and her boyfriend after a fight over his computer.

He's charged with attempted first degree intentional homicide. That charge means juveniles are automatically put into adult court.

But today his defense tried to get Thimm put back into the juvenile system. The main reason is because he has Aspergers-- a form of Autism.

A psychologist testified Thimm's disorder keeps him from understanding things like when a person is suffering. He also said emotional distress can cause impulsive reactions.

The doctor said if Thimm gets proper treatment he won't be a threat to the public.

"People with Aspergers or Autism Spectrum Disorder, most of the time they show up in the mental health system. They're very, very rare in the criminal justice system. And so the chances that they would even have the resources to address his needs are pretty slim," says Dr. Michael Caldwell.

But officials from the Department of Corrections also testified they do have resources for people like Thimm.

After three and a half hours of testimony, Judge O'Melia decided to wait on a ruling.

Both sides will submit written briefs before he makes a decision. We'll keep you updated as this develops.

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Kindergarteners through fifth graders sold flower pots, lemonade, and artwork.

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Ministry Health Care Thanks Emergency Responders Submitted: 05/23/2013

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ARBOR VITAE - Ministry Health Care honored its first responders tonight.

The celebration was part of EMS Appreciation Week.

More than 40 emergency responders went to the celebration in Arbor Vitae.

Dr. Rick Brodhead is the medical director of emergency services at Ministry Howard Young.

He was one of the presenters.

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