FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
Evers releases Healthcare Workforce report
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers’ healthcare workforce task force has recommendations to help address challenges facing the industry. Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez says those include ways to increase…
Police presence at training at Menomonie Mayo Clinic
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Menomonie Police Department is conducting training today and police say don’t be alarmed if you see an increased presence at Mayo Clinic in Menomonie. Police…
Kaul warns against future efforts similar to 2020 false elector schemes
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul warns that efforts akin to the Republican false elector scheme of 2020 would be subject to Department of Justice scrutiny. In…
UW system President introduces 25-27 budget request
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman proposes an additional $855 million in state aid in his two-year budget. Rothman says his 2025-27 budget proposal would allow…
Harley Davidson dials back DEI
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Harley-Davidson says its is done with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In a Monday statement posted to ‘X’, the Milwaukee based motorcycle manufacturer said it has…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The state issues workforce task force recommendations for the health care industry; — Menomonie Police and EMS are conducting…
Louis Reetz III
Louis Reetz III, 74, of Sand Creek, passed away on August 12. He is survived by his daughters, Tracy Cowley and Stephanie Moerke; sisters, Barbara Reetz and Mary Reetz; and…
Darcel Hafele
Darcel Hafele, 68, of Ridgeland, passed away on August 18. She is survived by her husband, Tim; daughter, Kristin Chadwick; sister, Kris Broten; and brothers, Kevin Roemhild, Jeff Roemhild and…