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DNR gets most of antlerless deer tags back Submitted: 09/10/2013

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NORTHWOODS - Deer hunters in the Northwoods thought they hit the jackpot when they got extra antlerless deer tags.

But now the DNR wants those tags back.

350 extra permits were mistakenly given out to two deer management units.

Those units are 35 and 36.

That's typically in Vilas and northern Oneida counties.

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress caught the mistake.

The DNR's big game ecologist says it's possible an extra 100 deer could get shot this season.

"People caught it early and were able to make the necessary adjustments, but there were still more tags issued than actually approved." said DNR Wildlife Biologist, Jeremy Holtz.

The hunters aren't required to turn the extra tags in.

But the DNR is asking to get them back.

It's up to hunters to turn them in.

"The first step is to communicate the mistake and see if they can correct it between the hunter and the customer service staff." Holtz said.

The DNR say's they've gotten most of the tags back.

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2 dead, 1 injured in incident at NW Wisconsin home Submitted: 12/08/2013

IRON RIVER, WIS. - Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin are investigating the deaths of two people at a residence in Iron River.

A statement from the Iron River Police Department says the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting an altercation in progress about 6:15 p.m. Saturday.

Deputies found a man and woman dead in the home.

Another man was found injured in the residence and was taken to a hospital.

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Wausau Police find stolen guns under bridge Submitted: 12/08/2013

WAUSAU - Wausau Police found 11 stolen guns under a bridge around 8:30 a.m.
Saturday.

Police describe the guns as long rifles and shotguns.

The guns were lying on the ice below the Bridge Street bridge in Wausau.

The guns' owners reported them missing from recent burglaries.

Police hope to release more information Monday.

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Friends and family remember Jay Leggett Submitted: 12/07/2013

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TOMAHAWK - "I didn’t believe it. I just couldn’t process it at first." said friend of Leggett family, Cherie Krueger.

Friends and family members said goodbye to Jay Leggett Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tomahawk.

They’ll remember him as a funny and loving person.

"There was never a dull moment. He was always an actor from day one," High school classmate, Nick Ungerer said.

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Two local organizations raised money for pets in need Submitted: 12/07/2013

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RHINELANDER - We don't usually say pets and craft shows in the same sentence.

But two organizations used a local craft show to raise money for pets in need.

Pet Haven Sanctuary was one of more than 20 vendors selling goods at the Holiday Craft Show in Rhinelander today.

Volunteers sold dog toys, leashes and collars to raise money.

Pet Haven Sanctuary wants to raise money for animals who don't have a home.

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Festival of Trees supports Koller Memorial Library Submitted: 12/07/2013

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MANITOWISH WATERS - People wanting to get into the holiday spirit didn't need to look further than Manitowish Waters.

Saturday was the 8th annual Festival of Trees.

The event raised money for the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library.

"We are offering businesses to come in and decorate a tree and it's a festive way to recognize local area businesses plus raise money for the library," said Koller Memorial Library director Janelle Kohl.

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Northland Pines fifth graders venture into business Submitted: 12/06/2013

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EAGLE RIVER - Most of us know businesses demand hard work to begin. Northland Pines fifth graders found out just how much work it takes to start their own business.

Students worked in groups to create a business that sold a product they could make themselves. Today students' businesses were open in the school's library.

"Our business is called 'Cozy Candles' and we're making candle holders. Some of them are glass jars and we hot glued sticks to them," said Olivia, 5th Grader and Entrepreneur.

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Potawatomi Carter Casino spreads Christmas cheer in Crandon Submitted: 12/06/2013

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CRANDON - More than 1,000 toys will bring Christmas cheer to a Northwoods community. A local business spent a month rounding up toys and saving money to give back to their community.

The Potawatomi Carter Casino and Hotel donated toys to people in need in the Forest County community. This is the fourth year employees of the business have held the toy drive.

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