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CRANDON - The holiday season came a little early this year to charities in Forest County.
A team from the Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel delivered toys and essentials to charities around Crandon.
Donated toys went towards the Associated Banks Giving Tree Program.
A spokesperson from the bank gave a statement on behalf of the donation.
"Associated has been a coordinator and sponsor of the Giving Tree since it began in 1994," the statement said. "We are proud of our friends, neighbors, and colleagues in Crandon who willingly donate toys to children in need, it is exciting to see the increase in donations year after year."
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MADISON - The commander of the Wisconsin National Guard has agreed to resign following a federal investigation that found the Guard deliberately defied federal law, regulations and policies on handling sexual assault complaints.
The National Guard Bureau this year reviewed how Wisconsin commanders report, investigate and prosecute sexual assaults.
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RACINE - Police say a female suspect has been arrested in a fatal shooting in Racine.
Officers are recommending the 38-year-old Racine woman face charges of first-degree intentional homicide.
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MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection reports gypsy moth populations are down across the state.
Gypsy moths are an invasive species from Europe. Their caterpillars feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs, devouring forest foliage.
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MADISON - Wisconsin State Patrol saw an increase in applicants. This comes after a change in requirements in hopes of a more diverse staff.
The application period opened back in November.
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RHINELANDER - Fires cause roughly ten million dollars worth of damage to U.S. homes every winter.
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RHINELANDER - Kids across the country look forward to getting their picture taken with Santa during the holiday season. Santa usually visits busy places like the mall, but these areas can be noisy and overwhelming for kids with autism. That's why Saint Nick made a special trip to Tom's Drawing Board in Rhinelander Sunday. "This is a nice, quiet place where kids with autism or other sensory issues can come visit me," said Santa Claus.
The Autism Society of Central Wisconsin hosted a sensory-friendly meet and greet with Santa Claus. Families could register to visit during certain time slots so that there weren't too many people there at once.
"We made sure there's no flashing lights, loud music, people screaming or talking really loud," said Santa.
Kids stayed entertained with sensory-friendly toys and activities while they waited to take their picture with the big man himself.
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