SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
Kayakers rescued after capsizing below Mikana Dam; lifejackets credited
MIKANA, Wis. (WJMC) — Lifejackets are credited with saving two kayakers on the Red Cedar River Sunday afternoon. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said two kayakers were clinging to a…
Highway 53, Highway 70 ramp closures
SPOONER, Wis. (WJMC) — Road construction on Highway 53, between Rice Lake and Sarona, and near Spooner continues. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office notes the southbound on-ramp onto Highway 53,…
Peacocks wandering in Dunn County; owner sought
BOYCEVILLE, Wis. (WJMC) — Two male peafowl, also known as peacocks, have been out wandering the past few days and the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is looking for their owners.…
Former Packers running back at RLCCC’s Night Fore the Kids
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A Night Fore the Kids, hosted by the Rice Lake Celebrity Charity Classic, is this evening at the Rice Lake High School Auditorium. Alex Green,…
It’s time to clean your social media accounts, says Consumer Protection
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Consumer Protection wants you to be careful about who is seeing your social media activities. Administrator Michelle Reinen says crooks have been using people’s videos…
Liberal Judge Susan Crawford enters race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with majority at stake
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Majority control of…
Democrat Ann Jacobs to head up Elections Commission
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Democrat will keep the chair at the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Ann Jacobs was voted in unanimously on Monday. She previously served as the chair during…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, June 11, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Lifejackets helped save capsized kayakers on the Red Cedar River on Sunday; — Peacocks are roaming rural Dunn County;…
Robert Galvin Sr.
Robert “Bob” “Calhoun” Galvin Sr., 80, of Birchwood, passed away on June 9. He is survived by his wife, Mary Galvin; sons, Robert Galvin and Eric Galvin; and sisters, Arlene…