Chetek Wine Walk June 13 benefits Liberty Fest Fireworks
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Chetek’s first wine walk of the season. Thursday, June 13, marks the latest wine walk in the city of Chetek. For $25, attendees can purchase a…
Flag Day’s origins start in Wisconsin
WAUBEKA, Wis. (AP) — Each June, Waubeka, venerates one of the nation’s more enduring symbols with a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans. Flag Day commemorates June 14,…
Bird flu testing required for some dairy cows
A new requirement is aimed at checking the spread of avian influenza in dairy cattle. Acting on a recommendation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade…
Wisconsin sees a record $25 billion in tourism spending in 2023
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin has seen another record breaking year of tourism. Travel Wisconsin spokesperson Craig Trost says the state’s tourism attractions, hotels and other related businesses brought in…
Kayakers rescued after capsizing below Mikana Dam; lifejackets credited
MIKANA, Wis. (WJMC) — Lifejackets are credited with saving two kayakers on the Red Cedar River Sunday afternoon. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said two kayakers were clinging to a…
Highway 53, Highway 70 ramp closures
SPOONER, Wis. (WJMC) — Road construction on Highway 53, between Rice Lake and Sarona, and near Spooner continues. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office notes the southbound on-ramp onto Highway 53,…
Peacocks wandering in Dunn County; owner sought
BOYCEVILLE, Wis. (WJMC) — Two male peafowl, also known as peacocks, have been out wandering the past few days and the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is looking for their owners.…
Former Packers running back at RLCCC’s Night Fore the Kids
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A Night Fore the Kids, hosted by the Rice Lake Celebrity Charity Classic, is this evening at the Rice Lake High School Auditorium. Alex Green,…
It’s time to clean your social media accounts, says Consumer Protection
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Consumer Protection wants you to be careful about who is seeing your social media activities. Administrator Michelle Reinen says crooks have been using people’s videos…
Liberal Judge Susan Crawford enters race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with majority at stake
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Majority control of…