Downtown Rice Lake Main Street closures planned for May 20-21
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Road closures of downtown Rice Lake Main Street intersections are planned for Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, Main Street, from Messenger to Eau Claire streets,…
DNR offers sale on endangered species plates
MADISON, WIs. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources wants you to get an endangered resources license plate. The DNR announced it is offering a 25 dollar rebate on those…
Despite reclassification, marijuana remains illegal in Wisconsin; marijuana plants in Capitol garden
MADISON, Wis. (WRN/AP) — Marijuana has been reclassified at the federal level, but here in Wisconsin a Democratic lawmaker doesn’t expect much to change at the Capitol in Madison. “If…
WISGOP convention endorses Hovde for U.S. Senate
APPLETON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Republicans endorsed their U.S. Senate candidate at their state party convention. Banker and real estate developer Eric Hovde was the only Senate candidate who met…
Sixth OWI, possession charges for Frederic man
SIREN, Wis. (WJMC) — A Frederic man was arrested for a sixth OWI offense. The State Patrol said 48-year-old Carlson J. Lee was pulled over for a traffic violation early…
Motorcycle rider killed in crash near Connorsville
CONNORSVILLE, Wis. (WJMC) — A motorcycle rider was killed Saturday evening in rural Dunn County. Sheriff Kevin Bygd said responders were called to the scene just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday,…
Two killed in single-vehicle crash near Milltown
MILLTOWN, Wis. (WJMC) — Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash west of Milltown this weekend. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the crash was discovered by a passing…
Children’s Safety Fair at Maranatha Church on Saturday
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Kids can meet McGruff the crime dog at the Children’s’ Safety Fair in Rice Lake today. There will be prizes and giveaways, including bike helmets…
Menomonie man arrested, charged for convenience store robbery
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — Menomonie Police say an armed robbery suspect is in custody. Andrew R. Horner, 43, of Menomonie, was arrested Wednesday afternoon. He appeared in court Friday, facing…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, May 17, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A missing man from rural Chetek has been found dead; — Volunteers are working on the Ice Age Trail…