Young Eagles flights give kids free airplane rides in Chetek, June 1
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — On Saturday, June 1, the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will be offering free airplane rides for kids, age 8 to 17. It’s part…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, May 28, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Rice Lake Police look for a woman who hasn’t contacted her family in several weeks; — A new lawsuit…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
Rice Lake Police ask for help in locating woman
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rice Lake Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman. Police said 44-year-old Melissa Davis hasn’t been in contact with…
After warm winter, summertime recreation could help Wisconsin make up for lost revenue
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – This year, Wisconsin had its warmest winter in 123 years. This severely hurt the state economy, as much of the Badger State relies on winter activities…
Wisconsin judge to hear union lawsuit against collective bargaining restrictions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge is expected to weigh a union lawsuit against collective bargaining restrictions. Arguments are set for Tuesday. Unions representing teachers and public workers sued…
Watch out for storm chasing repair crews
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re looking at repairs after a severe storm, don’t rely on a repair crew that just shows up at your house. If you’ve got storm…
Murals to honor Packers greats proposed for Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — Murals to honor Green Bay Packer greats are proposed. WLUK-TV reports the paintings for Bart Starr and Ray Nitschke would be placed on or near…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, May 28, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Rice Lake Police look for a woman who hasn’t contacted her family in several weeks; — A new…
Local Memorial Day programs tomorrow
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Tomorrow, we remember those who served our country and have passed before us, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving. Local veterans…
Governor appoints Jared Hoy as the new leader of Wisconsin’s prison system
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is promoting a deputy secretary at the embattled Wisconsin Department of Corrections to be the new leader of the state’s prison system. Evers…
Explorers find what they believe is World War II ace Richard Bong’s downed plane in South Pacific
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — This Memorial Day weekend we remember a Northwest Wisconsin native and World War II fighter ace, Richard Bong. Last week, an expedition in the south Pacific…