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Republicans want to limit access to proposed mine site
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Submitted: 06/18/2013 |
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MADISON - Wisconsin Republicans are looking to curtail public access to an iron mine site in far northwestern Wisconsin in hopes of stopping protesters from interfering with the project.
Representative Mark Honadel is trying to persuade Republican leaders to make changes in the state budget limiting access.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, a Juneau Republican, acknowledged the discussions on Monday.
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New study raises concerns about Wisconsin economy
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Submitted: 06/18/2013 |
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MILWAUKEE - A new study raises concerns about Wisconsin's long-term economy.
Part of the problem is the state's larger industries sell older technologies that are being overtaken by newer advances.
Three of the state's five largest sectors have to do with paper and printing.
That could be a concern as the nation shifts its demand toward digital media.
The study also says Wisconsin's main industries aren't as globally minded as are manufacturers elsewhere.
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Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office seeks eyewitnesses to fire near Bucki's home
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Submitted: 06/17/2013 |
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LINCOLN COUNTY - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office needs your help.
Investigators want to talk to anyone who was near Anita Bucki's home between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. on April 26.
That's the day she went missing. Her husband, Mark Bucki, has been charged in her murder.
Lieutenant Tim Fischer says he specifically wants to talk to anyone who may have seen a large fire that morning.
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Local Reps Discuss Budget
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Submitted: 06/17/2013 |
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WAUSAU - The General Assembly takes up the budget Tuesday. Monday, some local representatives and school officials talked to the public about why they believe the budget will hurt schools.
Democratic representatives Mandy Wright and Katrina Shankland spoke in Wausau today.
Shankland, who represents Stevens Point, stated, "In the last session, Republicans took over 1.6 billion dollars from our public education. They robbed our students of $550 in aid per student. And in this budget, they only return $150. That simply is not acceptable."
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Hospital opens fitness doors to public
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Submitted: 06/17/2013 |
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ANTIGO - Going to the gym can be hard if you have a busy schedule.
It can be even harder if the gym closes early.
But one Northwoods hospital is opening their fitness center 24 hours a day so you can workout out any time.
Langlade Hospital opened the doors to its new fitness center today.
The facility helps patients with rehabilitation.
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Power Restored After Storm Outages
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Submitted: 06/17/2013 |
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RHINELANDER - Thousands lost power in the northwoods, thanks to heavy storms last night.
Wisconsin Public service says 5-thousand customers were without electricity right after the storm yesterday.
2-thousand were still out early this morning, but almost everyone should have service back now.
The Rhinelander area was hardest hit.
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Rhinelander School Board approves technology purchase
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Submitted: 06/17/2013 |
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RHINELANDER - You can find a new smartphone, tablet or computer out every day.
That’s why school districts struggle to keep up with new technology.
The school district of Rhinelander realized that back in 1996.
That's when the community passed a technology referendum.
It gives the district $600,000 a year to spend on technology.
The board unanimously approved the motion to purchase new laptops, desktop computers and chrome books Monday night.
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