Bill Retzloff benefit on Sunday
ALMENA, Wis. (WJMC) — A benefit is tomorrow for the family of Bill Retzloff. Retzloff was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer last fall, which spread through his body, leading to…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 16, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center. — Food recalls for some cream cheese spreads sold at Aldi stores; — Sawyer County invites the public to a…
Umpire numbers rebounding, but more umps needed
WISCONSIN (WRN) — Organized baseball and softball require umpires. And after a dip in the count of umps during the pandemic, the director of training for the Wisconsin Umpires’ Association,…
ALDI recalls cream cheese spreads for potential salmonella poisoning
BATAVIA, Ill. (WRN) — Some varieties of cream cheese sold at ALDI stores in Wisconsin are being recalled for possible salmonella contamination. The cheeses are from Schreiber Foods, and have…
Sawyer County Courthouse expansion dedication, ribbon cutting in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — Sawyer County’s Courthouse expansion project is complete and the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony is this afternoon. The public is invited to the courthouse in Hayward,…
UW Madison prof says non-compete clause ban from FTC will strengthen economy
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Federal Trade Commission has ruled that non-compete clauses in employment contracts are illegal. UW-Madison management professor Martin Ganco says those clauses were designed for high…
Chetek man still missing; ground, water, aerial search continues
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Authorities continue to search for a man missing from the Chetek area. Rusk County Sheriff Jeffrey Wallace said 61-year-old Scott Link was reported missing by family…
Trace Thome
Trace Thome, 17, of Exeland, passed away on May 12. He is survived by his parents, Ryan and Melissa Thome; and brother, Jake Thome. The funeral service for Trace Thome…
James Wervey
James Wervey, 92, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 1. He is survived by his children, Linda Vitamvas, Roy Wervey, Jerry Wervey, Paul Wervey, and Julie Hanson. The funeral…
Gordon Hanson
Gordon Hanson, 92, of Balsam Lake, passed away on April 30. The celebration of life for Gordon Hanson will be held at Balsam Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Saturday at…