Use proper firewood to prevent spread of invasive pests
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Properly heat-treated firewood keeps invasive insects and plant pests from traveling with it when transported. But how do we locate it? If you’re in need…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The state’s budget surplus stands at $4.3 billion; — A bill proposes allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools;…
‘Adopt a grandparent’ at Our House Senior Living for Valentine’s
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Help make an area senior’s Valentine’s Day special. Our House Senior Living in Rice Lake is preparing for its fourth annual Adopt a Grandparent event.…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A survey of Wisconsin businesses shows support for expanded guest worker visas; — CWD reduces deer survival and population…
Marshall Thompson
Marshall Thompson, 17, of Bloomer, passed away on January 24. He is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Jennifer Thompson; brothers, Caleb Thompson, Isaac Thompson and Mark Thompson; and sisters,…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night.…
WMC survey shows business leaders support expanded guest worker visas
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin business leaders support updating the U.S. guest worker program. The same Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce survey which found support for tariffs on China also has…
Kohls laying off 10 percent of staff at headquarters in Menominee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — Layoffs are on the way for Kohl’s. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the retailer told employees in a Tuesday email that hundreds of layoffs were…