AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Investigators say electrical and gas lines were not the cause of the fire last week in Rice Lake; —…
Arlene “Mickey” Lenz
Arlene “Mickey” Lenz, 95, passed away on October 19. The funeral service for Arlene Lenz will be held at Lewis Memorial Methodist Church, in Lewis, on Saturday at 11 a.m.…
Messenger Street fire cause officially “undetermined”
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — An official ruling on the fire that destroyed the old feed mill building has been released. Rice Lake Fire Chief Michael Hover said a thorough…
Motorcycle rider wanted for Sunday pursuit
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information on the whereabouts of 21-year-old Logan Olson, of Rice Lake. Authorities said Olson was wanted in…
PM NEWSCAST – Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
This afternoon’s headlines from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A motorcycle fled from police and authorities ask for help in identifying the rider; — Voters will decide on a…
James “Jess” Miller
James “Jess” Miller, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on October 11. He is survived by his sons, Jeff Miller, Steve Miller and Mike Miller. The Mass of Christian burial…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
High-speed chase with motorcycle through Rice Lake, rider sought
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Barron County Sheriff’s Department asks the public to help identify a motorcycle rider who fled from police on Sunday evening. The sheriff’s department said…
Republican authored constitutional amendment referendum would prevent non-citizen voting
MADISON, Wis., (WRN) — Voters are being asked to amend the Wisconsin Constitution. Republican state Senator Julian Bradley says the referendum seeks to prevent non-citizens from voting, and align with…
Wisconsin ends fiscal year with $4.6 billion surplus
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Legislature will have to decide what to do with a $4.6 billion surplus when the session begins January 6th. Wisconsin Policy Forum Senior Research…
Wisconsin US Senate candidates trade accusations of lying during testy debate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde have repeatedly accused each other of lying during an often testy and confrontational debate on Friday…