We Energies wants state aid to clear powerlines
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin utility is requesting state funding. WISN reports that We Energies has filed a special $25 million request with the state Public Service Commission. A…
Museum, historical group launch search for wreckage of ace pilot Richard Bong’s crashed plane
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin museum and an historical group are launching a search for the wreckage of ace pilot Richard Bong’s plane. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the…
Report highlights burden on dementia caregivers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin dementia data emphasizes a growing burden on caregivers. The 2024 report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows some 110 thousand Wisconsinites 65 and older are living…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, March 25, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Area schools and services are closed due to poor travel conditions; — WE Energies wants state funding for power…
Lorraine Coulombe
Lorraine Coulombe, 93, of Turtle Lake, passed away on March 19. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Coulombe, Edward Coulombe and Robert Coulombe; daughters, Linda Hubbard, Bettty Hohlfeld and…
Nellie “Nel” Brawner
Nellie “Nel” Brawner, 90, of Birchwood, passed away on March 13. The celebration of life for Nellie Brawner will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake, on…
Sharon (McNeil) Menke
Sharon (McNeil) Menke, 85, passed away on March 8. The memorial service for Sharon Menke will be held at Swedberg Taylor Funeral Home, in Webster, on Tuesday at 6 p.m.…
Beverly Johns
Beverly Johns, 94, of Cumberland, passed away on March 2. The graveside service for Beverly Johns on Monday has been postponed due to weather.
Snow advisory, reminder for parking bans
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Northwest Wisconsin will be under a winter weather advisory this evening through tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service said three to five inches is expected…
Eau Claire man accused of shooting crossbow at neighbors
EAU CLAIRE, Wis (WRN) — An Eau Claire man is accused of shooting a crossbow towards a neighbor. 35-year-old Robert Willi is charged with recklessly endangering safety, use of a…