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Rhinelander Library Seeks Architect for Expansion Submitted: 11/20/2012

RHINELANDER - The Rhinelander library wants ideas from architects on how to give it some elbow room.

A state study says that with just 15-thousand square feet, the library is much too small for a city of Rhinelander's size.

"We're 10,000 square feet of where we should be for the community we serve, according to that analysis," says Library Director Ed Hughes.

With expansion in the works, the library is looking for architects to design what a new section would look like.

Hughes says the skills needed for a library architect are much different from a residential or commercial architect.

They must consider special factors, like the weight of thousands of books.

"We want to see who you are as an architect, and then pick some people, amongst those who we send this out to, to invite in for an interview," says Hughes.

Hughes hopes to receive applications by mid-January.

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Gogebic Taconite submits sampling plans Submitted: 06/19/2013

MADISON - Gogebic Taconite wants to move quickly to dig an iron mine in Ashland and Iron Counties.

This week, they submitted plans for the next step in the state's process.

The company is asking the DNR for permission to sample hundreds of thousands of tons of earth, part of a bulk sampling plan.

Gogebic Taconite also officially told the DNR it will seek a mining permit.

The DNR will tell Gogebic within two weeks whether it can go forward with the sampling.

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USDA Merrill Service Center Relocates Submitted: 06/19/2013

MERRILL - Farmers in Lincoln and Langlade Counties may need to make a longer drive or call a different office for USDA services.

The Merrill Service Center will be temporarily split up between Rhinelander, Wausau, and Medford.

The Farm Service Agency will move to the Wausau Service Center and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will be relocated to the Rhinelander and Medford Centers.

These moves will last until further notice.

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Newman High Schools received new solar panels Submitted: 06/19/2013

WAUSAU - A Wausau high school will go green to save money and teach students about energy conservation.

New solar panels will sit on top of the roof.

It will save Newman High School approximately $400 a year.

The W-P-S foundation donated the system as part of the SolarWise for school program.

It's an educational experience for the kids as well.

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Man dies when a train hits his van Submitted: 06/19/2013

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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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Plans for next wolf hunt move forward Submitted: 06/19/2013

MADISON - Wisconsin wildlife officials want hunters and trappers kill more wolves this year.

Yesterday the DNR finalized proposed kill quotas for the state's second wolf season.

The quota was set at 275 wolves.

The state's Chippewa tribes are entitled to part of that quota.

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Forest Co. man gets jail for firing gun in house, pointing it at wife Submitted: 06/19/2013

CRANDON - The Forest County man who pointed a gun at his wife and fired a shot in their home will serve conditional jail time.

Forrest Schaller was originally charged with attempted first degree intentional homicide.

But today he agreed to a deal with the State. He pleaded guilty to recklessly endangering safety and felon possession of a firearm.

In exchange, the Court dropped the attempted homicide charge.

Schaller will serve one year in Forest County jail with work-release privileges. He'll be on probation for eight years.

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Merrill City Council plans to at Tomahawk to Municipal Court cases Submitted: 06/19/2013

MERRILL - We want our city officials to save money and resources where they can.

In Merrill, the city council is trying to do that with their municipal court.

The new plan means if you get a speeding ticket or citation for disorderly conduct in tomahawk, you'd have to go to court in Merrill.

The timetable is quicker for getting in and out of the municipal court than getting through Lincoln County Circuit Court.

The discussion came up when Merrill's city staff members decided they need to make a decision whether to continue funding the court.

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