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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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Rhinelander's Open House of Storefronts was a Success.
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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RHINELANDER - Rhinelander needs new businesses to fill empty stores downtown.
This past weekend 26 properties had an open house. It was organized by Downtown Rhinelander, Inc. (DRI) and Flanders Reality Group. Finding the right home for a business can be hard. But the event tried to help those on the hunt.
"This way, you know, your here, you look, your able to talk to someone who knows the property. And you can really make a really good decision right now today," said Maggie Steffen, DRI Executive Director.
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People with Disabilities Gain Job Skills in Northwoods
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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RHINELANDER - People with disabilities deserve the same chance to find a job as anyone else.
Headwaters Incorporated in Rhinelander wants to help make sure that happens.
Six people completed the Employability class at Headwaters this year.
They were recognized for their work Wednesday at Nicolet College.
The students in the class toured several workplaces in the area.
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Ministry Health Care to Cut Hundreds of Jobs
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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MILWAUKEE - Ministry Health Care plans to lay off several hundred employees, citing a drop in the number of patients and cuts in federal reimbursement levels.
Ministry operates 15 hospitals and 47 clinics across Wisconsin.
The facilities include Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield and Saint Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point.
Ministry spokesman Geoffrey Huys says about 225 to 250 employees will be cut, mainly through attrition and job eliminations.
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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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