Mumps confirmed in Rusk County
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — A case of mumps has been confirmed in Rusk County. No information was given on the patient. The county health department says the contagious disease is…
Names released in December 2024 officer-involved shooting
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — Names have been released from the officer-involved fatal shooting in late December, east of Lake Wissota. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said 49-year-old Matthew H.…
Tiffany: end birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — In Washington, House Republicans want to end birthright citizenship through legislation. That includes congressman Tom Tiffany, representing Northwest Wisconsin. “Thank you, President Trump, for setting the…
Duffy gets approval from Senate panel
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy wins approval from a senate panel to run the Department of Transportation. The panel unanimously voted to advance the former the…
Elks host veterans lunch every last Saturday of the month
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rice Lake Elks will give back to area veterans tomorrow with a free meal. “The Rice Lake Elk’s Lodge proudly upholds the Elk’s pledge:…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Jan. 24, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A case of mumps confirmed in Rusk County; — Names released from the officer-involved fatal shooting last December in…
Nicholas Burgess
Nicholas Burgess, 45, passed away on January 12. He is survived by his mother, Terri Burgess; children, Brooklyn Magana and Colby Pavlik; significant other, Danialle Mittlesteadt; brothers, Adam Burgess and…
Two Dunn County drivers arrested for fifth OWI
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — Two Dunn County residents have been arrested for their alleged fifth OWI offenses. Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bygd said 56-year-old Mark R. Prieve, of rural Elk…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Gov. Tony Evers targets gun control laws in his State of the State address and Republican lawmakers respond; —…
FUNERAL ANNOUCEMENTS – Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
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