May 18, 2013

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Protecting Seniors From ID Theft, Scams

It's a crime that's targeting more and more senior citizens: scams or identity thefts, but officials in Portage County have come up with a program to warn seniors about these serious crimes.

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New Farm Law

A group of farmers packed into a Wausau lecture hall on Wednesday, trying to get a better idea of what the livestock facility sitting rule will mean to them.

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State Spelling Bee Champion

A seventh grader from our area is on her way to Washington to compete against the best spellers in the country.

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Are Gas Prices Hurting SUV Sales?

It now costs more than ever to fill up your gas tank. Some experts say record gas prices are hurting the sales of larger-model vehicles, such as SUVs and pickup trucks, but are local car dealers seeing this trend?

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Satellite Dish Regulations Rewritten

After a state senator requests permission to have a satellite dish in her front yard, the city looks at how outdated their old regulations are.

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Alzheimer’s Help

Remembering your doctor’s advice is obviously important, but it's not an easy thing to do if you suffer from Alzheimer’s.

Social Security Struggle

No matter who you ask, they'll probably tell you there's a problem, but just how big that problem is depends on who you talk to, and some say Social Security isn't going anywhere.

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Clarifying Rhinelander's School Referendum

Residents in Rhinelander will soon vote on a multi-million dollar referendum to help maintain programs in the school district, but the wording of the ballot question has a lot of people confused and wondering how much the district is actually asking for.

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Obey Weighs In

Wisconsin's congressmen have differing opinions about that decision to send Terri Schiavo's case to a federal judge.

Controlling Your Own Destiny

All it takes is a couple of hours, it's free, and it can help you avoid a difficult situation for yourself and your family members. It's called a Power of Attorney Advanced Directive, and it's already helped a number of local families deal with a loved one's passing.

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Economic Impact of March Madness

The first weekend of March Madness is officially in the books, and what a weekend it's been for the two Wisconsin teams in the tourney. Add to that their success on the court, which has helped local taverns and restaurants bring in lots of dollars.

Area Scouts Receive Highest Rank

It's the highest rank they can achieve, and Sunday in Weston, two Boy Scouts from our area received that honor when they were inducted as Eagle Scouts.

7 On Your Side: Gas Saving Tips

AAA officials say there's no end in sight to those rising gas prices, but there are some steps you can take to make your gas last longer.

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NTC Contract Battle

College officials say they've reached a standstill in the contracts talks and are filing for arbitration, but the instructors say the talks are anything but a standstill. In fact, they say the negotiations have barely begun.

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Girls Hockey Team in the Making

Three area School Boards are giving the thumbs up for a girls hockey team after two years of planning. Now there are just a few more steps until the team is finalized.

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