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Gov. Walker Meets With Obama, Other Governors Over Fiscal Cliff Submitted: 12/04/2012

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - We know there's an impending fiscal doom looming. But plenty of frustration comes from the idea that no one seems to be working on a viable solution.

Now, Governor Walker hopes to convince President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden to work out a deal with Congress.

Walker and governors from five states met with the President today in Washington to talk about the Fiscal Cliff.

The bipartisan group made of three Republicans and three Democrats, urged the White House and Congress to work out a deal to avoid automatic tax hikes and spending cuts set to kick-in in January.

"As governors we think it's important that we have a seat at the table and we're part of these discussions both in terms of the impact it has on our finances and our economies in each of our respective states as in this country," Walker said.

President Obama wants to hold down tax rates for the lower and middle class and raise them for the wealthiest two percent of Americans.

Republicans object to any tax hike.

Without a deal, 90 percent of Americans' taxes are set to go up, beginning January first.

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Republicans want to limit access to proposed mine site Submitted: 06/18/2013

MADISON - Wisconsin Republicans are looking to curtail public access to an iron mine site in far northwestern Wisconsin in hopes of stopping protesters from interfering with the project.

Representative Mark Honadel is trying to persuade Republican leaders to make changes in the state budget limiting access.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, a Juneau Republican, acknowledged the discussions on Monday.

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New study raises concerns about Wisconsin economy Submitted: 06/18/2013

MILWAUKEE - A new study raises concerns about Wisconsin's long-term economy.

Part of the problem is the state's larger industries sell older technologies that are being overtaken by newer advances.

Three of the state's five largest sectors have to do with paper and printing.

That could be a concern as the nation shifts its demand toward digital media.

The study also says Wisconsin's main industries aren't as globally minded as are manufacturers elsewhere.

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Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office seeks eyewitnesses to fire near Bucki's home Submitted: 06/17/2013

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LINCOLN COUNTY - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office needs your help.

Investigators want to talk to anyone who was near Anita Bucki's home between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. on April 26.

That's the day she went missing. Her husband, Mark Bucki, has been charged in her murder.

Lieutenant Tim Fischer says he specifically wants to talk to anyone who may have seen a large fire that morning.

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Hospital opens fitness doors to public Submitted: 06/17/2013

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ANTIGO - Going to the gym can be hard if you have a busy schedule.

It can be even harder if the gym closes early.

But one Northwoods hospital is opening their fitness center 24 hours a day so you can workout out any time.

Langlade Hospital opened the doors to its new fitness center today.

The facility helps patients with rehabilitation.

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Judge rules on what evidence can be used in baseball bat murder case Submitted: 06/17/2013

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WAUSAU - Last June, Kerby Kneiss died after he was beaten to death with a baseball bat.

Prosecutors think Warren Krohn was one of the men who killed Kneiss.

But Krohn's lawyer argues police might not have collected the evidence against him legally.

Krohn's lawyer argued that what he said while police interrogated him shouldn't be used in court. They say he was in police custody - but was not informed of his Miranda Rights.

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Wisconsin produces most maple syrup since 1992 Submitted: 06/17/2013

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MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin's maple syrup producers are having a great year.

A report released Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's statistical arm says the state's farmers produced five times as much maple syrup this year as last year and the most since it began keeping track in 1992.

The USDA says Wisconsin produced 265,000 gallons of maple syrup this year.

Last year's season was cut short by early warm weather.

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Horses help children with autism at Camp AweSum Submitted: 06/17/2013

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ST. GERMAIN - Doctors don't know why they're diagnosing more and more children with autism. It’s hard to know what therapy works best for each child.

Today at Camp AweSum in St. Germain, kids on the Autism Spectrum got a chance to interact with horses.

"I saw him smiling up there, just kind of spontaneously. I think the horse kinda shook and he thought that was kinda funny," said Becky Howell-Adams, the mother of a 9 year old with autism.

For some autistic children smiles are hard to come by. Making a connection like that people or animals is special.

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