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DNR Seeks Input for Panfish Management Plan Submitted: 02/05/2013

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STEVENS POINT - The DNR is getting ready for the first of 28 public meetings on the future of panfish management in the state.

That first meeting takes place takes place Tuesday, February 12th in Steven's Point.

Anglers and others interested in panfish are invited to join.

The DNR says they want input about the public's experience with panfish to help guide them with a management plan.

Attendees at the meetings will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire. That form and more background information can be found on the DNR's website.

In the 2006-7 license year, 88 million fish were caught in Wisconsin. Though anglers name walleye as the most popular target, almost 58 million of those caught were panfish.


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TOWN OF UNITY, WI - An elderly man from central Wisconsin killed in a terrifying crash when a train crashes into his van.

Charles Podbelsek, 81, was driving on a Clark County Road Tuesday morning.

When he approached the railroad crossing he did not stop at the stop sign and hit a Canadian National train.

His Caravan was thrown from the crossing, landed on its roof, and Podbelsek was thrown from the van.

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Woman killed when ATV goes over cliff Submitted: 06/19/2013

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The ATV did not make it around a corner on Harbor drive and traveled over the cliff, coming to rest on the beach.

A 42 year old woman who was a passenger on the ATV was dead at the scene.

Her 44 year old husband had been driving, and suffered severe injuries.

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Grouse population down across Wisconsin Submitted: 06/19/2013

MADISON - Hunters will find a few less ruffed grouse in Wisconsin.

The Department of Natural Resources says the population decreased 9 percent between 2012 and 2013.

The DNR, U.S. Forest Service, tribal staffers and volunteers have conducted a roadside survey to monitor the number of breeding grouse since 1964.

Surveyors begin 30 minutes before sunrise and listen for the ``thump, thump, thump'' sounds drumming male grouse produce.

The number of drums surveyors heard per stop in 2013 was down 9 percent statewide from last year.

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Eagle River library presents new design Submitted: 06/18/2013

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EAGLE RIVER - You can put songs, books and even movies on a device smaller than your hand.

With that kind of technology, you wouldn't think real, brick-and-mortar libraries would be as busy or need as much space.

But in Eagle River, the Olson Library is busier than ever.

The library's foundation started planning for expansion in 2007.

It held an open house to begin its next step in fundraising Tuesday.

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Kemp Street construction pushed back to July 8 Submitted: 06/18/2013

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Closing one of Rhinelander's major streets could create a big headache.

But we learned today that major construction on Kemp Street won't start until after July 4th.

The city and contractors decided today to start the Kemp Street part of their sewer project during the week of July 8th.

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Chrysler recalls nearly three million vehicles Submitted: 06/18/2013

NATIONWIDE - Chrysler is recalling nearly three million vehicles.

The recall covers 1993 through 2004 Grand Cherokees and Libertys from 2002 through 2007.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requested the recalls.

It says fuel tanks in those models are located in a dangerous spot. They could rupture and start on fire in a rear-end crash.

Chrysler insists the SUVs are not defective. At first, the company refused to recall the vehicles.

But now, dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles. If necessary, they can can upgrade the rear structure to better handle low-speed crashes.

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Rhinelander again welcomes American flag downtown Submitted: 06/18/2013

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RHINELANDER - A huge American flag flying over Rhinelander fills most of us with pride.

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AT&T is hoping this 15x25 foot flag will be a better fit.

Today was the third attempt to get a flag to fly on the downtown cell tower.

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