False threat Monday at Prairie Farm School
PRAIRIE FARM, Wis. (WJMC) — Police say a threat toward the Prairie Farm School District was found to be not valid. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said a possible threat…
After close call, police ask for talks with older drivers
CALEDONIA, Wis. (WRN) — A plea to talk with the older drivers in your life. It’s from police in the Racine County Village of Caledonia. According to a department Facebook…
State’s digital equity plan will boost seniors broadband access
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A boost for broadband access in Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s blueprint for digital equity has been accepted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Wisconsin state AARP director…
Letter urges uninstructed vote in April 2 Democratic primary
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Some elected Wisconsin Democrats say they won’t support Joe Biden in next week’s presidential primary. WisPolitics reports a total of 24 have signed a letter, vowing…
Public comment now open for Wisconsin’s elk management plan
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is taking public comment on a new elk management plan. The Department of Natural Resources wants input on how it manages…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, March 26, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A threat made to Prairie Farm Schools was false, police say; — Highway 53 road work resumes between Rice…
Highway 53 road construction resumes between Rice Lake and Spooner
A multi-year project to resurface sections of Highway 53 in Barron and Washburn counties resumes this month. The Department of Transportation said sections of pavement will be replaced between 26th…
PM NEWSCAST – Monday, March 25, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Road construction on Highway 53 between Rice Lake and Spooner resumes; — WE Energies wants state funding for power…
William “Bill” Gill Jr.
William “Bill” Gill Jr., 80, of Cumberland, passed away on March 16. The funeral service for William Gill Jr. will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake,…
Steven Eisenhuth
Steven Eisenhuth, 66, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 20. He is survived by his children, Steve Eisenhuth, Sonny Eisenhuth, Carlie Von Arx, Storm Eisenhuth and Dalton Eisenhuth; mother,…