The Madison Free Library Opens
This week in Wisconsin history, the second public library in the state opened in Madison on May 31, 1875. Known as the Madison Free Library, it inherited much of its…
Dr. Heimlich first publishes his technique for rescuing choking victims
On this day in US history, the stop-choking technique invented by Henry J. Heimlich was published in the medical journal Emergency Medicine on June 1, 1974. The Heimlich maneuver involves…
Michael “Mick” Olsen
Michael “Mick” Olsen, 79, of Spooner, passed away on May 1. The graveside service for Michael Olsen will be held at the Spooner Cemetery, on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Visitation…
Allan Gabriel
Allan Gabriel, 76, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 27. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Gabriel; daughters, Michelle Serkowski, Lysa Thoeny and Connie Price; mother, Adeline Gabriel;…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, June 1, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, June 1, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, June 1, 2026
(Houston, TX) — A two-run homer in the fourth inning was all the offensive support Jacob Misioroski needed in Sunday’s 2-0 shutout victory over the Houston Astros. Jake Bauers connected…
Inmate dies at St. Croix County Jail
HUDSON, Wis. (NWN) — An inmate at the St. Croix County Jail died Saturday morning. The sheriff’s office said a 22-year-old man in the work-release dorms, was found unresponsive just…
EMS F.O.R.W.A.R.D. plan addresses challenges facing rural Emergency Medical Services
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Rural Emergency Medical Services in Wisconsin face unprecedented challenges. James Small is EMS Outreach Program Manager with the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health. “One of the…
New state law restricting crypto currency kiosks takes effect
You may have noticed fewer cryptocurrency kiosks in Wisconsin following a recent state law restricting their use. Wisconsin Consumer Protection director Mike Domke says it’s not surprising, given that their…
New ATV/UTV laws go into effect Monday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New laws for ATV and UTV riders go into effect on Monday, June 1. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lt. Jacob Holsclaw says one big change…
Spongy moth surveys starting in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Spongy moths will be surveyed in west and central Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection is expanding efforts to track the invasive…