Democratic State Lawmakers Prepare Election Reforms    03/18/2010
MADISON - Democratic state lawmakers have prepared a package of election reforms for Wisconsin.  The proposal was to be released at a Thursday news conference. The lawmakers say in a press release that their proposal will make changes to protect voter rig...
Area Dogs Train To Help In Missing Person Searches    03/18/2010
RHINELANDER - A local group with two and four- legged members are volunteering their time to help with search and rescue missions. Newswatch 12's James Fillmore shows us why practice makes perfect for three Northwoods dogs. It takes a lot of training and ob...
One Person Dead After ORV Falls Through Ice   03/17/2010
NEAR MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI - One man is dead after an off-road vehicle falls through the ice in Iron County, Michigan. The Iron County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened around 7:30 Monday night. Two fisherman were on the ice in the Corbett Lake area near Mansfiel...
Burning Permits Required   03/17/2010
RHINELANDER - It's official, you now need a permit to burn here in the Northwoods. Phil Puestow is a forestry technician at the Rhinelander Ranger Station. He says with the lack of snow, burning permits will help protect people and property. Phil Puestow, Fo...
Local Driving Range Open for Business Early this Year   03/17/2010
RHINELANDER - A local golf course opens its driving range on the earliest date ever this year. At the Northwood Golf Club in Rhinelander, people have been working their swings since Monday. Golf Professional Dan Buckley says everyone's surprised to be able to...
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