SPORTSCAST – Friday, June 7, 2024
FAST BREAK SPORTS REPORT NEW YORK (AP) — Trent Grisham homered and had three RBIs, doubling his totals in both categories, and the New York Yankees completed a season sweep…
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Chetek man arrested for alleged possession of child porn on cell phone
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — A months-long investigation has resulted in the arrest of a rural Chetek man for alleged possession of child pornography. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said 51-year-old…
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Tri-County Dairy Breakfast in Spooner
SPOONER, Wis. (WJMC) — Celebrate June Dairy Month in Spooner this weekend. The Tri-County Dairy Breakfast is set for Saturday at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. They’ll be serving…
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2024 Aquabug has been found
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Royal Credit Union Aquabug medallion has been found. Finding this year’s Aquabug were Collin Polichnia, Natasha Schnick and Trinity Boulley. The medallion was hidden…
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DPI Superintendent says Joint Finance is dragging heels on literacy funding
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The head of Wisconsin’s K-12 schools says lawmakers are dragging their heels on releasing literacy program funding. Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly says…
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New farmers market pavilion in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rusk County Farmers Market has a new pavilion. It’s opening for the first time on Saturday morning. The new pavilion has room for 18-20 vendors,…
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AM NEWSCAST – Friday, June 7, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A rural Chetek man faces child pornography possession allegations; — June Dairy Month celebrations continue with the Tri-County Dairy…
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Edith Todd
Edith Todd, 92, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 2. She is survived by her daughter, Georgia Lefebvre, son, Dale Henderson; and sisters, Darlene Arnes and Luella Deboer. A…
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Eugene “Gene” Catlin
Eugene “Gene” Catlin, 70, of Comstock, passed away on May 15. He is survived by his wife, Judy Catlin; children, Chad Catlin, Aaron Catlin and Bryan Catlin; and siblings, Ronald…
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Sober rides offered for free during Aquafest music
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Sober rides to and from Aquafest are available during the evening music events tonight and Saturday. The rides are at no cost for those within…
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PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, June 6, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A Rice Lake woman remains missing and police ask residents to check the surrounding neighborhood for anything suspicious; —…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, June 6, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.