Delores Bjugstad
Delores Bjugstad, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on August 11. She is survived by her daughters, Sonja Crotteau, Pam Anderson and Lisa Long. The funeral service for Delores Bjugstad…
Eugene “Buzz” Olson
Eugene “Buzz” Olson, 87, of Barron and formerly of Prairie Farm, passed away on August 17. The funeral service for Eugene Olson will be held at First Lutheran Church, in…
Eleanor Heinze
Eleanor Heinze, 94, of Haugen, passed away on August 17. She is survived by her children, James Heinze, Eugene Heinze, John Heinze, Robert Heinze and Linda Putz. The Mass of…
Robert Gerber
Robert Gerber, 85, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 5. He is survived by his son, Chris Gerber; daughter, Stacy Delacruz; and sister, Kathy Endersbee. The memorial service for…
Spooner man arrested by Washburn SRT
SPOONER, Wis. (WJMC) — The Washburn County Special Response Team was called out Tuesday to take a man into custody. Spooner Police Chief Mike Kronberger said police officers and sheriff’s…
PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The state issues workforce task force recommendations for the health care industry; — Menomonie Police and EMS are conducting…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
Evers releases Healthcare Workforce report
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers’ healthcare workforce task force has recommendations to help address challenges facing the industry. Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez says those include ways to increase…
Police presence at training at Menomonie Mayo Clinic
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Menomonie Police Department is conducting training today and police say don’t be alarmed if you see an increased presence at Mayo Clinic in Menomonie. Police…
Kaul warns against future efforts similar to 2020 false elector schemes
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul warns that efforts akin to the Republican false elector scheme of 2020 would be subject to Department of Justice scrutiny. In…
UW system President introduces 25-27 budget request
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman proposes an additional $855 million in state aid in his two-year budget. Rothman says his 2025-27 budget proposal would allow…