In this month's episode of Field Notes, Susan Knight of UW-Madison’s Trout Lake Station describes an unusual growth pattern of an aquatic plant, reminiscent of mushroom fairy rings.

It's not a done deal yet, but the Rhinelander City Council is moving closer to fixing a heavily used and badly in need of repair street.

The Council Monday approved a recommendation by Public Works Director Tim Kingman to pursue a shorter term loan to help fund a 2019 redo of Stevens Street. The streetwork would be done from the north end of the downtown to the Highway 8 bypass. Total cost of the project is $17.8 million.

The city has already received other federal grant and loan monies for sewer construction of close to $10 million.

We all need a hint or a pointer now and then.

In this episode of Wildlife Matters, the Masked Biologist shares some insight as he discusses the annual influx of requests for good places to hunt.

Fall is another time when whitetails get very active and they also become even more likely to be an obstacle in front of your car.

Randy Romanski is Safety Programs Chief for the state Department of Transportation...

"...Deer get a little more active during October and November as bucks are pursuing potential mates. Motorists are reminded over the next couple of months especially to be alert for the potential of deer darting across the roadways...."

He says while you will often see one deer in the road, always expect more to follow.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

The state Division of  Consumer Protection is first giving a week's worth of advice to people concerned about protecting their cyber security. Next we hear from Michelle Reinen from the Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection(DATCP) with a week's worth of tips to keep you from having your life turned upside down with identity theft...

Another way to find the link to these tips is Google Wisconsin Division of Consumer Protection.