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- There could be a major change with the Oneida County Board in the future. Leaders are doing study's on what it would be like to have a county administrator. Find out what counties they've reached out to who already have county administrators and how the change could affect how committees operate.
- We'll tell you how the DNR wants to help deer populations on your land through its Deer Management Assistance Program.
- Could coal be the next propane? Some are predicting skyrocketing coal costs this fall.
- And Newswatch 12's Matt Brooks went to the Tomahawk Classic Motor and Boat Show. Find out why so many people are drawn from across the country to this show tonight at 6 pm.
We'll have the details on those stories and more tonight on Newswatch 12 - news from where you live.
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MADISON - Oral arguments are set for Sept. 9 in the appeal of a federal judge's ruling halting an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign and other conservative groups.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago set the argument date late Tuesday. It comes exactly two months before Walker faces re-election.
The court will also hear arguments over a media coalition's request that all records in the case be made public.
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RHINELANDER - Many campers come to the Northwoods to enjoy outdoor activities, but for some, it's all about giving back to the community.
A group of 30 students from four-years old through high school age take a week of their summer to attend Crescent Lake Bible Camp.
While they're at camp, they spend their days working on different projects around Rhinelander. Today, they're using their vacation time to improve the pavilions at Hodag Park.
"Today we're prepping and painting the pavilions," says 16-year-old Tylor Hoople. "They have thousands of staples in them. We're pulling all the staples and we're repainting them to make them look a lot better for the park."
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RHINELANDER - The DNR wants your input regarding a proposed area ATV trail.
A public open house will be held August 19th at the Northwoods Community Elementary School in Harshaw.
People will have the chance to talk about the proposed trail for a portion of the Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area.
The Nokomis ATV Club has asked for an ATV trail to be added across the southeast portion of the wildlife area.
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MADISON - Some Wisconsin school districts worry about Governor Scott Walker's recent move away from Common Core educational standards.
Walker has asked the Wisconsin Legislature to pass a bill in January to repeal Common Core.
He wants to replace it with standards set by the public.
Common Core is the set of curriculum standards that specify what is taught in grade-school classrooms throughout the state.
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EAGLE RIVER - Vilas County Judge Neal Nielsen sometimes feels rushed while in the courtroom.
The large number of cases he needs to hear requires the court calendar to keep moving.
That number of cases has steadily increased over the last several years.
That's why Nielsen is pushing for a second judge in Vilas County.
"Judge need" is measured by a statistic called weighted case load.
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MILWAUKEE - Early election voting is underway at city clerks' offices across Wisconsin.
Voters who can't make it to the polls for the primary election next month are able to cast ballots. It's the first election since the Legislature put limits on the process. In-person absentee voting can only be conducted during the two business weeks prior to an election. Voting is to take place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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