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Rhinelander Man Accused of Choking 9-month-old to Enter Plea Tuesday

A Rhinelander man accused of choking a 9-month-old boy out of frustration with the child's crying will head to trial.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 21:43:21 GMT

Army Buddies Reunite After 58 Years

This Memorial Day weekend is extra special for two army buddies who had the chance to get together in person for the first time since 1954.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 21:19:34 GMT

UPDATE: Highway 51 near Exit 188 in Rib Mountain Now Open

Southbound lanes of Highway 51 near County Highway N have now reopened after boat trailer detached from a truck just after 2 p.m. on Memorial Day. There doesn't appear to be any injuries.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 19:51:49 GMT

Body Pulled from Menominee River in Marinette County

Police in northeastern Wisconsin say a body was pulled from the Menominee River Friday morning.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 16:38:30 GMT

Almost Half of new Vets Need Disability Benefits

Government officials say that 45 percent of the 1.6 million veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are now seeking compensation for injuries they say are service-related.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 15:51:35 GMT

Wausau Woman Injured in ATV Crash

A sixty-one-year old Wausau woman was injured after an ATV crash Sunday evening in about 15 miles northeast of Merrill in the Town of Russell.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 14:40:13 GMT

Wis. Rapids Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison for Walmart Thefts

A Wisconsin Rapids man who pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $80,000 worth of items from Walmart has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 21:56:37 GMT

Wausau Convenience Store Sells $1M Lottery Ticket

A convenience store in Wausau has sold a $1 million dollar lottery ticket.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 17:58:12 GMT

Medford Principal Kisses Pig after Students Surpass Reading Goal

Students at Holy Rosary School in Medford gathered around Muffin the pig, Friday afternoon to watch Principal Tim Havican hold up his end of the deal to a reading challenge.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 15:02:30 GMT

Marinette County Bridge Named for Fallen Peshtigo Soldier

A new highway bridge in Peshtigo carries the name of a young soldier from the area killed in Afghanistan in 2009.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 13:43:14 GMT