Harold “Hal” Putzke Jr.
Harold “Hal” Putzke Jr., 77, of Barron, passed away on December 31. He is survived by his sons, Chris Putzke and David Putzke; daughter, Julie Beckel; and sister, Sharon Larson.…
Dorothy Willson
Dorothy Willson, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 28. She is survived by her children, Pete Willson, Janet Binstock, Mary Romportl, Wendy Willson, Trisha Willger and Amy Samp.…
Roberta “Berta” Thompson
Roberta “Berta” Thompson, 83, of Arland, passed away on January 4. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Thompson; son, Mike Thompson; daughters, Lynette Wisemiller, Wendy Roettger, Cheryl Thompson and…
Erma Bonneville
Erma Bonneville, 92, of Cumberland, passed away on January 2. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Lindsley; sister, Arlene Snowbank. The funeral service for Erma Bonneville will be held…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
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Fake deputy scam call reported in Eau Claire County
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — A scam caller is claiming to be a law enforcement officer, attempting to dupe people out of personal information or money. The Eau Claire Police…
Applicants sought for Rusk County Sheriff; Wallace retiring
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County Sheriff Jeff Wallace retires April 1, and the governor is seeking applicants to fill the remainder of the position through January 2027. Applications can…
Voter ID amendment headed for April ballot
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Does Voter ID need to be in the Wisconsin Constitution, is the question lawmakers are asking this year. Photo ID has been required to vote in…
Vos reelected Speaker, lays out Republican agenda
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, Robin Vos is reelected state Assembly Speaker. The issue was not in doubt with Republicans maintaining a 54-45 seat majority. Vos taking a…
Culver’s statewide help Abundant Life Christian School
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Culvers around the state raise funds for Abundant Life Christian School. Almost 70 Wisconsin Culver’s locations donated a portion of Monday sales to the Abundant Life…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Scam callers claiming to be a detective in Eau Claire County; — Rusk County Sheriff Jeff Wallace retires April…