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Sites listed for possible speed limit increaseSubmitted: 08/22/2013
Sites listed for possible speed limit increase
Story By Associated Press
MADISON - Wisconsin's four interstates and Highway 41 to the Fox Valley are the roads most likely to have 70 mph speed limits.

That's if a proposal to raise the speed limit passes the state Legislature.

A preliminary report from the state Department of Transportation was released by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.

He is backing Republican Representative Paul Tittl's proposal to raise the speed limit.

Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has said he has no plans to bring up the measure any time soon.

Governor Scott Walker's administration has been noncommittal.

(Copyright 2013 Associated Press - All Rights Reserved)



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Musky Area Woodcarvers host 21st Annual Woodcarving WorkshopSubmitted: 08/17/2017

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BOULDER JUNCTION - Most people look at a piece of wood and that's all they see, but Dan Haack envisions something different.

"I like to take a piece of wood and look at it and carve on it and all the sudden I have a little man's face inside of it," said Haack, who's from Rhinelander.

Haack is one of the 11 instructors at the 21st Musky Area Woodcarvers Workshop in Boulder Junction.
"I teach caricature carvings," Haack said.

More than 100 people came to the workshop to learn different ways to carve, paint, and burn wood.
"For most of the folks in here it's a hobby," said Phil Strand.

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Celebration of Life honors cancer survivors and those who lost their livesSubmitted: 08/17/2017

RHINELANDER - Cancer survivors and supporters gathered at Ministry St. Mary's Hospital for the 10th annual Celebration of Life Thursday. The event honors those battling cancer or survivors of cancer and shows people what kinds of services the James Beck Cancer Center offers. 

The center's namesake lost his life to cancer, but now others will be able to benefit from his gift to the hospital.

"With his vision and his dollars we were able to put this cancer center here in Rhinelander so patients don't have to travel to larger cities," said Director of Cancer Services Kimberly Hetland. 

This year's speaker was Mike Regole, a survivor of tonsil cancer. He spoke about his experience at the center, how family and support affected his journey, and how he ran a business while having cancer.

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Training Wheel: Man known for pulling tire along Highway 47 in Lac du Flambeau preparing for 60th marathonSubmitted: 08/17/2017

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LAC DU FLAMBEAU - On a busy stretch of Highway 47 near Lac du Flambeau -- where hundreds of wheels spin at 55 miles-per-hour each day -- just one tire drags at a slower pace, pulled by one man: the Tire Man.

"I guess I'm the only one nutty enough to do it, I suppose," Frank Tarantino said with a laugh.

Tarantino lives in Mercer, but trains for marathons in Lac du Flambeau.  He started pulling a tire on a chain a few years ago after reading about it in a fitness magazine.  People often stop to take his picture.

"Little by little you run a little further, a little further," Tarantino said.

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Assembly to vote on Foxconn billSubmitted: 08/17/2017

MADISON - A $3 billion tax break bill for Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group is poised to pass the Wisconsin Assembly on a bipartisan vote.

Democratic state Rep. Cory Mason said during debate Thursday that he intends to vote for the bill. He is the first Democrat to publicly say he will back the measure that is being championed by Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Republicans.

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Eagle River man defies age to excel in triathlonsSubmitted: 08/17/2017

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EAGLE RIVER - Doctors thought back surgery and age would hold Jack Godding back.  

Just a few months after being told his limits, he out did them and set higher standards. 

"In general I'm racing against myself," said Goding. 

When you think of competitive athletes, someone like Eagle River's Jack Godding probably isn't the first thing to come to mind. 

That mind set will be your disadvantage if you're ever up against Jack in a race.

"It's a personal goal, personal goal," said Gooding. 

Jack's been competing in races most of his life and started kayaking just six years ago. Not even back surgery could slow him down. 

"First [the doctor] said I wouldn't be able to kayak for almost a year," said Godding.

Just a few months later he was cruising through the waters.

"I'd like to see how many younger ones I can out do ," said Godding. 

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Solar eclipse eye safety concernsSubmitted: 08/17/2017

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NORTHWOODS - Next Monday's solar eclipse will look fascinating, but it can damage your eyes for a lifetime.

It's never safe to look directly at the sun's rays, even though there will be a partial eclipse here in the Northwoods.

Regular sunglasses won't protect you, so if you plan to view the solar eclipse you need special solar eclipse sunglasses.

Those glasses are one size fits all, so it's important to check they are snug on your child's head, too.

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Senator wants investigation of tainted alcohol at Mexican resortsSubmitted: 08/17/2017

MILWAUKEE - A Wisconsin senator wants the State Department to investigate reports of tainted alcohol at Mexican resorts.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently reported travelers becoming sick after drinking alcohol at resorts south of the border.

That includes a 20 year old Wisconsin woman who died in January after being pulled from a resort pool.

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