Chetek Wine Walk June 13 benefits Liberty Fest Fireworks
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Chetek’s first wine walk of the season. Thursday, June 13, marks the latest wine walk in the city of Chetek. For $25, attendees can purchase a…
Flag Day’s origins start in Wisconsin
WAUBEKA, Wis. (AP) — Each June, Waubeka, venerates one of the nation’s more enduring symbols with a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans. Flag Day commemorates June 14,…
Bird flu testing required for some dairy cows
A new requirement is aimed at checking the spread of avian influenza in dairy cattle. Acting on a recommendation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade…
Wisconsin sees a record $25 billion in tourism spending in 2023
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin has seen another record breaking year of tourism. Travel Wisconsin spokesperson Craig Trost says the state’s tourism attractions, hotels and other related businesses brought in…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, June 12, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A manhunt in Eau Claire on Tuesday did not turn up a shooting suspect; — Enjoy a wine walk…
Albert Johnson
Albert Johnson, 79, of Cumberland, passed away on May 23. He is survived by his sons, Scott Johnson and Steve Johnson; daughter, Melissa Pinkerton; and brothers, Claire Johnson, Elmer, Martin,…
John Helbig
John Helbig, 81, of Comstock, passed away on June 10. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; sons, John Helbig and Robert Helbig; and sister, Jane Miller. The visitation for…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, June 11, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Lifejackets helped save capsized kayakers on the Red Cedar River on Sunday; — Peacocks are roaming rural Dunn County;…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
Kayakers rescued after capsizing below Mikana Dam; lifejackets credited
MIKANA, Wis. (WJMC) — Lifejackets are credited with saving two kayakers on the Red Cedar River Sunday afternoon. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said two kayakers were clinging to a…
Highway 53, Highway 70 ramp closures
SPOONER, Wis. (WJMC) — Road construction on Highway 53, between Rice Lake and Sarona, and near Spooner continues. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office notes the southbound on-ramp onto Highway 53,…