John “Jack” Law
John “Jack” Law, 85, of Chetek, passed away on January 22. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Poch) Law; children, Bob Law, Lisa Hedtke, Laura Schissel and John Law.…
Timmy Johnson
Timmy Johnson, 53, of Chetek, passed away on January 10. The memorial service for Timmy Johnson will be held at The Refuge, in Chetek, on Thursday at 4 p.m. Visitation…
Alvira “Vi” Jensen
Alvira “Vi” Jensen, 95, of Chetek, passed away on January 10. The memorial service for Alvira Jensen will be held at the Senior Center, in Chetek, on Wednesday at 3…
Chance Schroeder
Chance Schroeder, 20, of Amery, passed away on November 15. The celebration of life for Chance Schroeder will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Wednesday from 5…
Grace Kamrath
Grace Kamrath, 91, of Cameron, passed away on January 24. The funeral service for Grace Kamrath will be held at First Lutheran Church, in Rice Lake, on Wednesday at 2…
Real estate taxes due
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Barron County real estate taxes are due to the town, village or city treasurer by Friday, January 31. Payments should be sent to the municipality on…
Spooner Superintendent interviews, meet and greet
SPOONER, Wis. (WJMC) — The Spooner School District is hiring a new district superintendent. Community members, students and family are invited to the first round of interviews this evening at…
PM NEWSCAST – Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A Minnesota man sentenced to 16 years for helping his son hide four bodies in a rural Dunn County…
SPORTSCAST – Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
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Man accused of helping son hide 4 bodies in Wisconsin cornfield sentenced to 16 years in prison
MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP/WRN) — A man accused of helping his son hide four bodies in a Wisconsin cornfield has been sentenced to 16 years in prison — four years for…
Eau Claire Police investigate fatal shooting
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — Eau Claire police investigate a fatal shooting early Saturday morning. Police said a 911 call reported a shooting at a residence on Western Avenue just…
UW Health reports highest number of flu hospitalizations in three years
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — UW Health is reporting respiratory illness levels in Wisconsin are on the rise. Dr. Dan Shirley says they’re seeing a high number of influenza, COVID, and…