Schools, organizations closed following winter storm
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — More than 6 inches of snow fell from this weekend’s winter storm. Area school districts have canceled classes and some local organizations are closed today.…
We Energies wants state aid to clear powerlines
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin utility is requesting state funding. WISN reports that We Energies has filed a special $25 million request with the state Public Service Commission. A…
Museum, historical group launch search for wreckage of ace pilot Richard Bong’s crashed plane
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin museum and an historical group are launching a search for the wreckage of ace pilot Richard Bong’s plane. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the…
Report highlights burden on dementia caregivers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin dementia data emphasizes a growing burden on caregivers. The 2024 report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows some 110 thousand Wisconsinites 65 and older are living…
Snow advisory, reminder for parking bans
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Northwest Wisconsin will be under a winter weather advisory this evening through tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service said three to five inches is expected…
Eau Claire man accused of shooting crossbow at neighbors
EAU CLAIRE, Wis (WRN) — An Eau Claire man is accused of shooting a crossbow towards a neighbor. 35-year-old Robert Willi is charged with recklessly endangering safety, use of a…
Evers signs EV charging bills, Vos calls it a boondoggle
MADISON, Wis., (WRN) — Electric vehicle drivers in Wisconsin may soon have more places to recharge. Two bills signed by Governor Tony Evers allow the state to access $78 million…
Nominate your favorite burger in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — The Wisconsin Beef Council wants your nominations for their inaugural Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest. Kaitlyn Kesler, Director of Communication and Outreach explains. “And the way for…
Rice Lake pastor rescued from Haiti
A Wisconsin pastor is among Americans rescued from Haiti. Reverend Steve Svensen, of Providence Reformed Baptist Church in Rice Lake, had been working with a non-profit in Port-au-Prince since late…
Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide if counties must release voter incompetency records
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide if counties must release voter incompetency records. The Wisconsin Voters Alliance sued Walwoth County’s register in probate in 2022 seeking…