SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
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Safety tips for dealing with kids in cold temps
As temperatures dip into single digits and below zero, UW Health offers tips on how to keep kids safe if they’re outside. UW Health Child Safety Manager Rishelle Eithun says…
Kohl’s announces store closings around the country
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin-based retailer will be closing stores across the country. Friday, Kohl’s announced its plan to close 27 underperforming stores in 15 states by April.…
There’s too much salt in the groundwater says DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s municipal wells have too much sodium. The Journal Sentinel reports that much of that contamination comes from road salt. The Department of Natural Resources reports…
WI chapter of American Red Cross helps with wildfire relief
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — You can help with wildfire relief efforts in California. American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Executive Director Rebecca Rockhill on the best way to assist. “Financial…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — An electrical problem is suspected for the cause of a fire in Luck; — Rice Lake police ask for…
Electrical issue suspected cause of Luck barbershop fire
LUCK, Wis. (WJMC) — An electrical issue is the suspected cause of a fire at Rick’s Barber Shop on Main Street in Luck. Luck Fire Chief Tony Carter said the…
Info sought for Rice Lake check fraud suspect
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake police are looking for a possible check fraud suspect who attempted to cash a check at Johnson Bank on January 2. Police said…
Rep. Summerfield: Assembly to vote on Voter ID question
BLOOMER, Wis. (WJMC) — On Tuesday afternoon, the State Assembly will vote on having a Voter ID question on the ballot in April. Legislative Republicans have been pushing for it…
PM NEWSCAST – Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Fire destroys a barbershop in Luck on Sunday; — A cybersecurity data breach with software at Cumberland School District;…