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A run-down building in Tomahawk serves as a painful reminder of a murder committed there ten years ago. The father of that victim recently began working to get that building at the corner of 4th Street and Prospect Avenue demolished, and got some good news Tuesday night.

Gov. Tony Evers (D - Wisconsin) gave his first budget address Thursday night. He made some major proposals, but for many Republicans, who control both the assembly and senate, they were not bipartisan enough. Now the question is if the governor and state legislators will be able to compromise.

Eagle River's Chanticleer Inn doesn't mind hosting a big crowd. For 13 years the Inn has served as the main hub for the USA Pond Hockey Tournament.But this year, one Inn employee will be experiencing the tournament, and all the work that comes with it, for the first time.

Most people want to see the Eagle River Sports Dome up and running for another hundred years. But unless a lot of funding comes in fast, that might not happen. The Eagle River City Council pushed forward an idea that would help. But while everyone could agree they want to save the dome, many of the people who attended the meeting don't agree with how the city wants to help.

Ye Olde Shillelagh in Manitowish Waters hosted its Second Annual Irish Festival this weekend. The big draw for the volunteers and attendees is the music.

Dozens of people made a point to stop by the Rusty Nail to say goodbye. The Ibarras are selling the restaurant, to the disappointment of many.

The City of Rhinelander proposed some big ideas for Hodag Park. The city worked with architects to map out plans for everything from a splash pad, a stage, a beer garden, ice rink, and even a spot for wedding ceremonies.

Parents and community members in Antigo spoke directly the school district Monday night about some of the big changes coming to area schools.

In a criminal complaint, police give basic details about what they say happened in the hours leading up to Eric Lee Moen murdering a Tomahawk man last week.

Tim and Tammy Bogeman are building a farm from scratch. That farm, Chick-A-Dee Acres, in Eagle River will provide programs and care for adults with physical or cognitive disabilities.

One Merrill middle school program managed to create quite an impression on the community in a short amount of time. On Tuesay, dozens of community members came together to see firsthand just how far that program has come.

A fairly new shop in downtown Rhinelander wants to make women feel good about themselves in an affordable way.

Gina and Rich Whitaker opened Bling on Brown about a month ago, and they already have loyal customers.

On election night, I spoke with the man who would become Rhinelander's new mayor.

Living deep in the woods or away from major highways comes with plenty of benefits, until an emergency hits. A Vilas County committee wants to make sure everyone has access to the emergency medical help they need, no matter how deep into the Northwoods they live.

The pond hockey tournament in Eagle River brings around 300 teams to the Northwoods each year. But the weekend-long event doesn't just build the bond between teammates, it brings families together too.

While hunting is a big tradition for many Northwoods families, this year's hunting season saw a big change.

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Some seniors laced up and hit the court at a high school gym for a highly competitive match-up on Tuesday, but they weren't 12th graders.