Sen Baldwin wants AM radios to stay in cars
US Senator Tammy Baldwin says AM radios need to stay in vehicles sold in the US. The Wisconsin Democrat says it’s a lifeline for Wisconsin farmers. “That’s what’s on, is…
Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens over son’s asthma death
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx for their son’s asthma death. Shannon and William Schmidtknect’s 22-year-old son Cole died in January…
Republican lawmakers argue for bill reversing DPI standards
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, a Republican bill would reverse state Superintendent Jill Underly’s overhaul of how the Department of Public Instruction measures student achievement on state tests.…
Most of Barron County’s snowmobile trails remain closed
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Most of Barron County’s snowmobile trails remain closed. While last week’s new snow has brought the potential for more winter activities, like skiing, snowshoeing and perhaps…
Stepping Stones helps those in need in Dunn County
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — A Dunn County organization has been battling food insecurity for over forty years. Since it was founded in 1984, Stepping Stones of Dunn County has made…
Patsy Israel
Patsy Israel, 92, passed away on February 3. She is survived by her husband, Donald; and children, Joyce Jacobs and Thomas Israel. The funeral service for Patsy Israel will be…
Patsy Israel
Patsy Israel, 92, passed away on February 3. She is survived by her husband, Donald; and children, Joyce Jacobs and Thomas Israel. The funeral service for Patsy Israel will be…
Gerd Bents
Gerd Bents, 83, of Comstock, passed away on January 29. He is survived by his wife, Connie; sons, Eric and Stuart; and daughters, Wendy Beukelmann and Heidi Deuth. The memorial…
Rodger Peterson
Rodger Peterson, 84, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 28. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Peterson; children, Brian Peterson, Mark Peterson and Tara Matthes; and sister, Dawn…
Road closure for culvert washout on Elvers Road in Long Lake Township
SARONA, Wis. (WJMC) — A road on the northern tip of Long Lake has washed out. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Department said Elvers Road, between Long Lake and Little Mud…
Icy roads blamed in fatal crash near New Richmond
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (WJMC) — A Clear Lake man was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 64, east of New Richmond, just before 7 a.m. on Thursday. The St.…
Property Fraud Alert helps owners avoid real estate scams
SIREN, Wis. (WJMC) — A real estate property scam is targeting vacation homes and vacant land in Burnett County and elsewhere. Scammers are defrauding realtors, owners and buyers, as they…