Elks potato donation challenge surpasses 17,000 pounds
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Elks have donated tons of taters for people in need. Lodges in the Wisconsin Elks Association have donated 17,225 pounds of potatoes to food…
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AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Republican lawmakers fast-track a Voter ID constitutional amendment; — Bird flu is a big concern for the dairy industry,…
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SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
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PM NEWSCAST – Monday, Jan. 6, 2025
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The cause of death released for an off-duty Menomonie police officer; — Gov. Tony Evers again proposes a way…
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Harold “Hal” Putzke Jr.
Harold “Hal” Putzke Jr., 77, of Barron, passed away on December 31. He is survived by his sons, Chris Putzke and David Putzke; daughter, Julie Beckel; and sister, Sharon Larson.…
DetailsDorothy Willson
Dorothy Willson, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 28. She is survived by her children, Pete Willson, Janet Binstock, Mary Romportl, Wendy Willson, Trisha Willger and Amy Samp.…
DetailsRoberta “Berta” Thompson
Roberta “Berta” Thompson, 83, of Arland, passed away on January 4. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Thompson; son, Mike Thompson; daughters, Lynette Wisemiller, Wendy Roettger, Cheryl Thompson and…
DetailsErma Bonneville
Erma Bonneville, 92, of Cumberland, passed away on January 2. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Lindsley; sister, Arlene Snowbank. The funeral service for Erma Bonneville will be held…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
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Fake deputy scam call reported in Eau Claire County
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — A scam caller is claiming to be a law enforcement officer, attempting to dupe people out of personal information or money. The Eau Claire Police…
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Applicants sought for Rusk County Sheriff; Wallace retiring
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County Sheriff Jeff Wallace retires April 1, and the governor is seeking applicants to fill the remainder of the position through January 2027. Applications can…
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