Baldwin on Trump’s cabinet nominees
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says she’ll give all of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations a fair shake. “Give them due consideration. But I will not compromise…
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Rice Lake Utilities chlorinating water supply
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Chlorination treatment of Rice Lake’s public water supply starts Monday, the utility announced. The treatment process is done quarterly to ensure the system is free…
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Early inland trout season underway
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The inland trout early catch and release season is underway in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says anglers can only use artificial lures to fish…
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AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Jan. 6, 2025
This morning’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…
DetailsJames Krueger
James Krueger, 92, of Cumberland, passed away on January 2. He is survived by his wife, Carol Kruger; children, Scott Kruger, Monte Kruger and Troy Kruger; and sister, Helen May.…
DetailsMargaret “Peg” Stary
Margaret “Peg” Stary, of Milltown, passed away on December 14. The funeral service for Margaret Stary will be held at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, in Balsam Lake,…
DetailsDelores Statton
Delores Statton, 99, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 23. She is survived by her daughter, Nan Kanline; and sister, Thelma Hale. The funeral service for Delores Statton will…
DetailsMarcia Kurschinsky
Marcia Kurschinsky, 90, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 21. The funeral service for Marcia Kurschinsky will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Rice Lake, on Friday…
DetailsBeverly Schneider
Beverly Schneider, 72, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 31. She is survived by her husband, Allan Schneider; children, Eric Schneider and Amy Richter; and sister, Barb Rowe. The…
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Pedestrian struck, driver arrested for OWI in Webster
WEBSTER, Wis. — (WJMC) — A pedestrian is in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 35 at the intersection of County Road FF, in Webster. Burnett…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cam Johnson scored 26 points and Cam Thomas had 24 as the Brooklyn Nets withstood a frantic Milwaukee comeback attempt down the stretch to beat the Bucks…
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