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Officer cleared, suspect charged in Abbotsford police shooting
MARATHON COUNTY - A man accused of hitting an officer with a car in Abbotsford will be charged, while the officer has been cleared for shooting the suspect.

The Marathon County District Attorney announced Monday Dan Willison, 55, will be charged with first degree recklessly endangering safety and other counts....
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NEWS HEADLINES
Arbor Vitae man facing child sex assault charge arrested again after domestic disturbance Arbor Vitae man facing child sex assault charge arrested again after domestic disturbance   07/15/2019
Police arrested Brandon Darnick early Friday morning. According to the criminal complaint, Darnick's ex-girlfriend claims he showed up at her home in Minocqua after midnight Friday morning and kicked her door in.
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New park opens in Merrill New park opens in Merrill   07/15/2019
A section of downtown Merrill sat empty for years after a roof collapsed. The building had to be torn down.
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Loon battle leads to discovery of lead poisoning, saves life Loon battle leads to discovery of lead poisoning, saves life   07/15/2019
After surgery and weeks of recovery, a 15-year-old loon was released to Lake Alice east of Tomahawk.
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Fishermen still buy lead sinkers over non-toxic options Fishermen still buy lead sinkers over non-toxic options   07/15/2019
At Mel's, a bag of lead sinkers cost $1.50, while tin sinkers cost $3.50.
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Ashland County Sheriff's Office searching for missing camper Ashland County Sheriff's Office searching for missing camper   07/15/2019
Monday afternoon, the Ashland County Sheriff's Office reported it is looking for Richard J. Dilabio of Bonduel. Dilabio, 66, was reported missing July 12 from the East Twin Lake Campground, which is just north of Highway 77 near Clam Lake.
Haug family pledges $250,000 for Rhinelander schools dome project Haug family pledges $250,000 for Rhinelander schools dome project   07/15/2019
The Hodag Schools Foundation announced Tony and Lori Haug pledged $250,000 to help build and maintain a multi-million dollar indoor sports dome. The pledge will come over the course of several years.
UPDATE: Missing man found safe in southern Lincoln County UPDATE: Missing man found safe in southern Lincoln County   07/15/2019
Lt. Tim Fischer says police have gathered to begin searching the Pine River area, which is southeast of the city of Merrill.
Suspect leads Rhinelander police on 120 MPH chase, crashes into woods Suspect leads Rhinelander police on 120 MPH chase, crashes into woods   07/15/2019
Police chased Kevin A. Block, 47, from Rhinelander north into Vilas County Sunday night. At times, the chase reached speeds of 120 MPH
Duluth pursuing study of toxic chemical after refinery blast Duluth pursuing study of toxic chemical after refinery blast   07/15/2019
The Duluth City Council is taking steps to ensure the safety of its residents following the reconstruction of a refinery that exploded across the bay in Superior.
Florida trapper goes to Chicago to help catch alligator Florida trapper goes to Chicago to help catch alligator   07/15/2019
Chicago can't find or catch an alligator that appeared in a city park, so a Florida trapper is hoping to help.


SPORTS HEADLINES
Diorio hired as Three Lakes boys basketball coach Diorio hired as Three Lakes boys basketball coach   07/15/2019
New head man replaces Bock
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Newman Catholic hires new girls basketball coach Newman Catholic hires new girls basketball coach   07/15/2019
Haag takes over for Vanden Elzen
Local sports shops see business hold steady Local sports shops see business hold steady   07/15/2019
Slow start to season has faded
Summer basketball comes to Rhinelander Summer basketball comes to Rhinelander   07/14/2019
School district hosts weekend play for first time
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