FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
Chetek Long Bridge detour opposed by many
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Chetek residents and local officials have voiced their objections to a proposed 18-mile construction detour around the Chetek Long Bridge. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans…
Johnson says Harris “doesn’t have a clue” about private sector
CHICAGO, Ill. (WRN) — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says there’s a stark contrast between the economic knowledge of Democrats, and Republicans and former President Donald Trump. “They think all the…
Racine DNC delegate on Harris-Walz appeal, and voters who need to be reached
CHICAGO, Ill. (WRN) — A Wisconsin delegate to the Democratic National Convention says the ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has charged up the party.…
DNR announces new tool for monitoring water quality
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) The Department of Natural Resources unveils a new tool to help monitor water quality. The Wisconsin Water Explorer is a web-based tool that can help residents address…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A Spooner man was arrested by the Washburn County Special Response Team on Tuesday; — Residents and local leaders…
Delores Bjugstad
Delores Bjugstad, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on August 11. She is survived by her daughters, Sonja Crotteau, Pam Anderson and Lisa Long. The funeral service for Delores Bjugstad…
Eugene “Buzz” Olson
Eugene “Buzz” Olson, 87, of Barron and formerly of Prairie Farm, passed away on August 17. The funeral service for Eugene Olson will be held at First Lutheran Church, in…
Eleanor Heinze
Eleanor Heinze, 94, of Haugen, passed away on August 17. She is survived by her children, James Heinze, Eugene Heinze, John Heinze, Robert Heinze and Linda Putz. The Mass of…