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WEST ALLIS (AP) - The decomposed body found by a group of teenagers in West Allis has been identified by police. Authorities identified the body as 39-year-old Robert Kruczkowski, of Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office earlier said that an autopsy did not show any evidence of injury, but the cause of death is pending further analysis.
Authorities say the body was found in a wooded area on Dec. 7. Three youths came upon it and alerted an adult, who contacted police.
Police say the death remains under investigation.
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RHINELANDER - Members of the Rhinelander community could be seen dressed as angels and wise men as they gathered around a makeshift stable Saturday. They were taking part in the annual live nativity event downtown. Carols filled the air during the demonstration of Jesus' birth.
Chairman of the Zion Lutheran Church board of stewardship Jeff Koser says while many people celebrate Christmas, they might not know the biblical history behind the holiday. He says the Live Nativity is an interesting way to share that story.
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PINE RIVER - Of all the houses Santa visits ever year, you may not expect to see Santa Claus in a fire house.
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TOMAHAWK - Businesses and members of the Tomahawk community joined forces today to help one man who suffered an unfortunate setback.
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RHINELANDER - Currently, people who want help need to dial a full 10-digit number. A new proposal shortens that helpline number down to three numbers. Mental health experts in Wisconsin voiced their opinion in support of the change.
Behavioral Health Administrator Donna Shimeck said it would make the hotline easier to use.
"The hope would be that this is going to be similar to the 911 number and reduce the stigma of reaching out for help when you're at your most vulnerable time," said Shimeck.
Shimeck said the change would streamline things for everyone
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RHINELANDER - Cancer survivor and State Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) introduced a legalization plan to help Wisconsin join other Midwestern states in making Medical marijuana legal. Under the bill, medical marijuana would be allowed in the form of liquid, oil, pill, tincture or as a topical cream.
Only patients with serious medicals conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, ALS, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder would be eligible to receive treatment.
"That's what we hope to do every single day when we are in the legislature, is to change things to make people's lives better," said Felzkowski.
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RHINELANDER - Wisconsin law states the windshield, side, and rear windows of a motor vehicle shall be kept reasonably clean at all times.
Sergeant Kurt Helke of Rhinelander PD said this is something he doesn't enforce aggressively, but he will pull someone over if he sees an imminent safety hazard.
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