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EAGLE RIVER - A former Vilas County Probation officer will spend six and a half years behind bars for sexually assaulting one of his clients.
51-year-old James Studenec will also serve 7 years on extended supervision.
In April, the Eagle River native was found guilty of 10 felony counts dating back to 2004.
Studenec was charged two-and-a-half years ago with second-degree sexual assault by a probation officer and misconduct in public office.
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RHINELANDER - More People are outside walking and enjoying summer time here in the Northwoods.
But many streets are still without sidewalks.
Many of us know the physical benefits from walking.
But walking on a street without a sidewalk can be more dangerous than healthy.
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RHINELANDER - The number one priority for many parents is keeping their kids safe.
Today, at the Aspirus Clinic in Rhinelander, the Safe Kids Worldwide Program is making sure that is a reality.
The Safe Kids Program focuses on car seat safety and preventing unneccesary accidents.
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MADISON - Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan will be meeting with John McCain supporters in Wisconsin on Thursday.
Duncan and McCain adviser Mike DuHaime will meet with campaign staff at the Republican Party's victory headquarters in West Allis. The stop is part of a national tour meant to highlight steps being taken to help Republican candidates.
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MADISON - Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign is planning a fundraiser in Madison on Thursday.
The campaign is inviting supporters of Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, his former rival for the Democratic nomination, to the event at Monona Terrace.
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STEVENS POINT - A Stevens Point man is sentenced in federal court today to 36 months in prison for cocaine-related charges.
39-year-old Francois Keys pleaded guilty to conspiracy to posses with intent to distribute cocaine in April. Authorities say between June of 2005 and June of 2007, Keys and another man Nathan Miller distributed cocaine throughout the Stevens Point area.
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