UTV-versus-car crash near Shell Lake; little info available
SHELL LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Three people were hurt when in collision involving a UTV and a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 53 and Highway 253, near Shell Lake…
Victim named from May 22 crash near Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The driver killed last Wednesday in a crash north of Clear Lake has been named. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-old Alexis Steinberger, of…
Ladysmith’s big downtown dig; Miner Avenue reconstruction
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Miner Avenue in Ladysmith is having a big dig project of it’s own, joining Rice Lake, Barron and Spooner, who have had major downtown projects in…
DEA correction has Wisconsin tops in spring Drug Take Back Day
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is number one, in Drug Take Back Day. The Wisconsin Department of Justice announcing an update Wisconsin ranking number one in the nation for the…
US Forest Service reopens parts of C-N National Forest
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJMC) — The US Forest Service is reopening parts of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest five years after they were damaged by a storm. WXPR reports the Forest Service…
Young Eagles flights give kids free airplane rides in Chetek, June 1
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — On Saturday, June 1, the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will be offering free airplane rides for kids, age 8 to 17. It’s part…
Rice Lake Police ask for help in locating woman
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rice Lake Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman. Police said 44-year-old Melissa Davis hasn’t been in contact with…
After warm winter, summertime recreation could help Wisconsin make up for lost revenue
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – This year, Wisconsin had its warmest winter in 123 years. This severely hurt the state economy, as much of the Badger State relies on winter activities…
Wisconsin judge to hear union lawsuit against collective bargaining restrictions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge is expected to weigh a union lawsuit against collective bargaining restrictions. Arguments are set for Tuesday. Unions representing teachers and public workers sued…
Watch out for storm chasing repair crews
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re looking at repairs after a severe storm, don’t rely on a repair crew that just shows up at your house. If you’ve got storm…
Murals to honor Packers greats proposed for Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — Murals to honor Green Bay Packer greats are proposed. WLUK-TV reports the paintings for Bart Starr and Ray Nitschke would be placed on or near…
Local Memorial Day programs tomorrow
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Tomorrow, we remember those who served our country and have passed before us, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving. Local veterans…