AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A woman killed while walking on Highway 40 near Bruce late Sunday; — Two riders on a motorcycle injured…
Captain Michael Slifer
Captain Michael Slifer, 54, of Florence, Oregon, passed away on August 14. The funeral service for Michael Slifer will be held at First Baptist Church, in Chetek, on Friday at…
Gordon Galetka
Gordon Galetka, 86, passed away on August 31. He is survived by his children, Gregory Galetka, Linda Coe, Judy Hedler and Nancy Avery; and siblings, Joann Duddles, Marilyn Krueger, John…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Two people were killed and a third injured in a crash near Webster early Saturday morning; — Police investigate…
Single-vehicle crash kills two, injures one on East Bear Lake Road near Webster
WEBSTER, Wis. (WJMC) — Two Minnesota residents were killed and another person injured in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Burnett County. The crash was reported by OnStar, just…
Woman shot and killed in Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — A 56-year-old woman was shot in killed in Eau Claire. During a welfare check at a home there Thursday evening, police officers found the body…
NWS confirms two western Wisconsin tornadoes
Two Thursday evening tornadoes that touched down in western Wisconsin have been confirmed. According to the Twin Cities National Weather Service office, one of the twisters touched down near Beldenville…
WPS awards grants to first responder agencies
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — First responder agencies across the state are getting a boost thanks to grant funding from the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. WPS Spokesperson Matt Cullen says the…
DHS introducing new steps to curb fatal drug overdoses
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is making new investments to reduce fatal drug overdoses. Director of Substance Use Initiatives Michelle Haese says they’re adding more…
Northwoods League alerts fans of data breach
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you went to a Northwoods League game this season, your data might have been stolen. The League, which includes the Wisconsin Woodchucks and the Madison…
Beasts and Beer: Whitetail deer presentation
SARONA, Wis. (WJMC) — A program about Wisconsin Whitetail deer is Wednesday at Fire Away Roadhouse, between Cameron and Chetek. Hosted by Hunt Hill Nature Center, as part of their…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Two people were killed and a third injured in a crash near Webster early Saturday morning; — Police investigate…