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Safety of Raising Speed Limit

A Republican state senator has proposed raising Wisconsin's speed limit to 75 mph, but they say they need to address the issue of safety and what the people want.

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Green Roof Is Eco-Friendly

UWSP installs a $100,000 garden on the roof of the Albertson Learning Resources Center, which will both conserve energy and reduce pollution in storm water.

Laptops for Troops

Staying connected can certainly be tough when one of your family members is serving in Iraq or elsewhere, but two women have come up with a unique idea.

Wausau Courthouse Could Be New Museum

They're calling it an interactive, Native American center, basically the old federal courthouse would be turned into a hands-on museum, and that has a lot of people, including some local tribes, very excited.

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Trips on a Tankful: The House on the Rock

It all started as a weekend getaway spot. Now, it's a spot that amazes people from all over the Midwest. We're headed to the House on the Rock for this “trip on a tankful.”

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Smoking Ban Passed

The Plover Village Board is saying yes to a restaurant smoking ban, but you may not notice a huge difference.

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Still Burning

That tire recycling plant in Watertown is still burning Thursday (July 21, 2005) morning. Firefighters will now try a new approach to finally put it out.

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Soil Moisture

Soil moisture is now a huge concern in the Badger State.

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London Police Kill Man at Subway Station

Plainclothes police chased a man in a thick coat through a subway station, wrestled him to the floor and shot him to death in front of stunned commuters Friday.

Doyle Restores Cuts in UW System

With the power of his veto pen, Gov. Jim Doyle promises to restore $35 million to University of Wisconsin schools. Those dollars were originally cut by the Legislature in order to pass the state budget, but how much will restoring that money help these already financially strapped schools?

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Getting New Farmers Started

Marathon County agriculture officials have begun the Agri-Business Incubator Program, which links up seasoned farmers with future farmers to help them get their start.

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Is Heart Surgery Necessary?

Some doctors are saying is things like eating right and getting exercise are more important, and will actually help you live longer, rather than having surgery.

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Two Bodies Found in Area Waters

The Marathon County Sheriff's Department tells NewsChannel 7 the body of a 52-year-old Marathon County man was found Tuesday (July 19, 2005) in the Wisconsin River in the Town of Texas.

Local Professor Weighs in on Supreme Court Nominee

Bush's first Supreme Court nominee is a surprise to one local political science professor, but he still believes Judge John G. Roberts will be a good choice to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the bench.

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