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National Geography Bee Finalist
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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WASHINGTON - Local geography whiz Asha Jain made the final round of the National Geography Bee in Washington today. But fell just short of the title.
Jain from Minocqua passed the preliminary round of 54 contestants on Monday. The final round of 10 was this morning.
The contestants are competing for a 25-thousand dollar scholarship and trip to the Galapagos Islands. Jain finished in the top six.
The title clinching question: "Because the earth bulges at the equator, which mountain peak on the earth is farthest from the earth’s center?"
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White Takes Second Place in TrigStar Exam
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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RHINELANDER - Taking a math test paid off literally for a Rhinelander high school student.
Shane White placed second in the state in the Trig-Star exam.
The Trig-Star is a 60 minute exam.
It has three, multi stage questions.
Students answer questions as though they're land surveyors.
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Tougher Requirements Wanted for Recalls
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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MADISON - A group of Wisconsin town officials want the state to raise requirements for recalling local officials.
Voters can now launch a recall effort for any reason related to the person's official responsibilities.
A bill has been introduced by Republican Representative Alvin Ott of Forest Junction.
It would require that the official be charged with committing a crime or committing an ethics violation before a recall could happen.
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Gov. Walker calls for nearly $13 million to boost walleye production
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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MADISON - Gov. Scott Walker has announced a nearly $13 million effort to boost walleye production.
The plan calls for $8.2 million in borrowing authority to expand hatcheries, $1.8 million for operating expenses over the next two fiscal years and $2 million for grants for private organizations to expand walleye production.
The plan also includes money for the University of Wisconsin Extension to continue aquaculture work, acquiring walleye fingerlings from organizations and expanding a program that gives tribal youth the chance to work on natural resources-related projects.
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UPDATE: Names released in deadly Shawano County Crash
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Submitted: 05/21/2013 |
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SHAWANO COUNTY - We now know the name of the man killed in a one-car crash this week. 75-year-old Leon Felix Wychesit of Gillet died Monday.
He was apparently the passenger in a car driven by Tina Wychesit.
Their car crashed into a tree on North First Street in Bonduel. Responders took both to the hospital.
The 75-year-old man was pronounced dead at the Shawano Medical Center.
There's no word yet if alcohol or speed played roles in the crash.
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A crash in Shawano County killed a man.
Bonduel police were called to a wreck on north First street shortly after noon yesterday.
A car had slammed into a tree.
A 75 year old man riding in the car was pronounced dead at the Shawano Medical Center.
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Man Accused of Lac du Flambeau Stabbing in Custody
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Submitted: 05/21/2013 |
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LAC DU FLAMBEAU - James Peterson, 30, will be charged with stabbing a man in Lac du Flambeau over the weekend.
Peterson is accused of stabbing a 19-year-old man early Sunday morning.
It happened on Longs Point Lane in Lac du Flambeau.
The victim had been stabbed in the leg with a knife.
Peterson was also injured.
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Plan Looked at Marathon County Jail Troubles
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Submitted: 05/21/2013 |
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WAUSAU - Plans that could have made Marathon County Jail safer, were never put in place.
Marathon County officials told a citizens committee about the unused plan during their review of an attack on two officers in March.
Marathon County Administrator Brad Karger said they made the plan after 2010 survey showed widespread unease with jail employees.
The plan would have come up with solutions for specific problems shown by the survey.
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