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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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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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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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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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'Wellness Court' Offers Alternate Sentence for Alcohol & Drug Offenders
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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LAC DU FLAMBEAU - In Vilas County the courts have a new option for treating drug and alcohol offenders, instead of putting them behind bars.
Today the new Wellness Court was named in Lac du Flambeau. Circuit court judge Neal Neilsen and Tribal Court Judge Gary Smith will work together to help those involved with drugs and alcohol get the treatment they need.
"A traditional court would, more than likely sentence the person to jail or prison, and we've seen studies where that just doesn't work anymore. We need to get creative," said Lac du Flambeau Tribal Chief Judge, Gary Smith.
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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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Sen. Baldwin delivers first Senate floor speech
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Submitted: 05/22/2013 |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - We got to see and hear Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin give her first speech on the floor Wednesday morning.
The first-term Senator focused mainly on optimism and bipartisanship during her 11-minute speech.
She spoke on a day when the Senate took up debate on the so-called 2013 Farm Bill.
The bi-partisan effort would help limit the risks many farmers take while saving taxpayers billions. It's the kind of work Baldwin would like to see the Senate do more of.
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