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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Harley Davidson dials back DEI
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Harley-Davidson says its is done with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In a Monday statement posted to ‘X’, the Milwaukee based motorcycle manufacturer said it has…
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AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
This morning’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…
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Louis Reetz III
Louis Reetz III, 74, of Sand Creek, passed away on August 12. He is survived by his daughters, Tracy Cowley and Stephanie Moerke; sisters, Barbara Reetz and Mary Reetz; and…
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Darcel Hafele
Darcel Hafele, 68, of Ridgeland, passed away on August 18. She is survived by her husband, Tim; daughter, Kristin Chadwick; sister, Kris Broten; and brothers, Kevin Roemhild, Jeff Roemhild and…
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LeRoy Meyer, of 87, of Amery, passed away on August 17. The funeral service for LeRoy Meyer will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Amery, on Friday at…
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Diane Peterson, 83, of Rice Lake, passed away on August 12. She is survived by her husband, Vern Peterson; children, Dawn Harwell and Philip Peterson; sisters, Shirley Rosenbush, Janice Aune,…
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Lehman’s 90th celebration held Sunday, Aug. 18
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Sunday, Aug. 18, marked the 90th anniversary of Lehman’s Supper Club in Rice Lake. Owners Butch and Trudy Lehman hosted an all-day party with complimentary…
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