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China Strides onto Olympic Stage
BEIJING - Once-reclusive China has commandeered the world stage, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open the Summer Games.

Now ascendent as a global power, China welcomed scores of world leaders to Friday's opening ceremony, which was watched by 91,000 people at the eye-catching National Stadium and a potential audience of 4 billion worldwide.
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Bike Hit and Run   08/08/2008

- Police are looking for the driver that struck and killed a bicyclist in Caledonia and then left the scene.

The victim was found by another bicyclist shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday in a ditch in the village.

Oak Creek police and paramedics responded to a 911 call.

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Favre Fan Reaction   08/07/2008

RHINELANDER - Today, fans in the Northwoods shared their opinions about Favre's trade to the Jets.

For some seeing number four going from wearing the green and gold to wearing green and white was upsetting. Others didn't seem to care.

Susan Mcney says, "I don't really care I think they can have him. I don't think it's going to affect us to much."

Courtney Schaeffer says, "I think he can go there for all I care. I really don't care at all. I think the Packers are probably going to be really good this year with out him. I think he just needs to move on and the whole situation just needs to be done with."



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$3 million Cash Bond Set For Scott Johnson   08/07/2008

MARINETTE COUNTY - A Wisconsin judge has set a $3 million cash bail for the Michigan man charged with shooting and killing three teens at a river on the state border.

Marinette County District Attorney Brent DeBord had asked for $5 million bail, calling Scott J. Johnson an ``extreme flight risk'' because he spent time in the military and has traveled extensively.


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Northwoods Academy   08/07/2008

RHINELANDER - In a few weeks students will return to the classroom for another academic year.

But, before that happens teachers are hitting the books to make sure they're ready for the school year as well.

This week teachers from all over the Northwoods and the state are in Rhinelander to learn, share ideas and get ready to teach your children this fall.

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Converting Old Memories   08/07/2008

ARBOR VITAE - It can be hard to keep up with changing technology.

You make a big purchase on a new computer or camcorder one day and the next day it's already out of date.

But there is an easy way to keep that baseball game, or graduation in a viewable format.

If you think VHS is an out of date, imagine having a closet full of old 8 millimeter film.

That's exactly the problem Margaret Beller of Woodruff found herself in.

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Power of Music Benefit Results   08/07/2008

CRANDON - "The Power of Music" benefit in Crandon proved to be a successful one.

The amount totalled just over 10,000 dollars.

The parents of six young people who were killed last October hosted the event.

The benefit was 12 hours long and included a silent aution, 15 bands, games, and plenty of food and drinks.

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