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Walleye Plan Excites Local Fishermen
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Submitted: 05/23/2013 |
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EAGLE RIVER - The initiative will help to rebound what's thought of as a suffering walleye population by adding hundreds of thousands of the fish to Wisconsin lakes.
The project could improve fishing for the state's most popular game fish and tourism in the state. George Langely, a local fishing guide at Eagle Sports bait shop in Eagle River, says walleye fishing isn't what it used to be.
"The walleye population has pretty much suffered in the last twenty years and it's really nice to see Madison recognizing that and taking some steps to do something about it. It will take a while but it's a great start."
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Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Rhinelander
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Submitted: 05/23/2013 |
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RHINELANDER -
A ticket sold in Rhinelander matched all the numbers in last night's Badger 5 lotto drawing.
The lucky winner bought the ticket at Trigs in Rhinelander.
The winning numbers last night were 5, 16, 18, 25 and 28.
The winner has 180 days to claim the 293-thousand dollar prize.
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Plan Announced to Boost Walleye Numbers
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Submitted: 05/23/2013 |
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MADISON - Governor Walker hopes greater walleye numbers can help boost state tourism.
Walker announced a nearly 13-million dollar effort to boost walleye production.
The plan would allow the state to borrow millions to expand hatcheries.
It would also give several million in grants for private walleye production plants.
The plan also includes money for aquaculture work, buying fingerlings from private vendors, and expanding a program that gives tribal youth jobs on natural resources-related projects.
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Unemployment Down for Most of State
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Submitted: 05/23/2013 |
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MADISON - Some northwoods counties got left behind as unemployment rates IMPROVED almost everywhere in Wisconsin last month.
The state Department of Workforce Development said yesterday that unemployment got worse in April in Price, Menominee and Calumet counties.
Unemployment stayed the same in Iron and Langlade counties.
Rates improved in the other 67 counties.
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Weston man accused of 8th OWI
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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WAUSAU - If you drink and drive, don't expect to get away with it. Especially when you've already been caught seven other times. A Weston man is facing his eighth drunken driving charge.
Twenty-nine year-old Cole Knapp appeared in Marathon County Court today. Prosecutors say an officer tried to pull Knapp over for a traffic violation May 11 when Knapp took off.
Knapp eventually stopped and got out of his vehicle with his hands in the air.
During a background check, Knapp fled on foot and was arrested a short time. He has seven previous OWI convictions dating back to 2002 in Bayfield, Ashland, Lincoln and Marathon counties.
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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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Accused Lac du Flambeau stabber faces attempted intentional homicide charge
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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EAGLE RIVER - Thirty-year-old James Peterson faces a serious charge this week.
Peterson is accused of stabbing a 19-year-old man in Lac du Flambeau early Sunday morning. He made his initial appearance in court today.
Prosecutors want to charge him with first degree intentional attempted homicide.
Both he and the stabbing victim were treated at the hospital. The victim was taken to Ministry St. Joseph's in Marshfield for further treatment.
Peterson remains in jail Wednesday night on $15,000 cash bond.
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