RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — More information has been released regarding the search for a missing Rice Lake woman, who police say was seen on surveillance video. Thirty-nine-year-old Melissa Davis has been missing since May 13, and Rice Lake Police have asked people to review surveillance cameras from near her residence on East Allen Street.…
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — An early Friday morning crash has killed one man and left three with minor to severe injuries. Sawyer County Sheriff Doug Mrotek said a Ford Explorer Sport Trac was speeding on Highline Road, near the intersection of Williams Road, south of Hayward. The driver, 20-year-old David Flores, of Hayward, lost control…
Ervin Kraft, Jr., 69, of Cameron, passed away on May 14. He is survived by his wife, Carol Kraft; his children Ervin Kraft, Ben Kraft, Melissa Couture and Margaret Van De Voort; his siblings Charles Kraft, Fred Kraft, Sharon Schmechel and Karon Kraft. The funeral service for Ervin Kraft, Jr., will be held at St.…
Henrietta Swager, 93, of Amery, passed away on June 14. The funeral service for Henrietta Swager will be held at Balsam Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Monday at 11 a.m. Visitation is Sunday, from 3 until 6 p.m., at Williamson White Funeral Home, and from 10 until 11 a.m. on Monday at the church.
Ardene LaChapelle, 80, of Rice Lake and formerly of Barron, passed away on June 16. She is survived by her son Thomas LaChapelle. The graveside service for Ardene LaChapelle will be held at Wayside Cemetery, in Barron, on Monday at 11 a.m.
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A tornado touched down Tuesday evening, June 18, east of St. Croix Falls, the National Weather Service has confirmed. Meteorologists said the EF-1 tornado traveled along a five-mile path, crossing Highway 8, east of St. Croix Falls. Ninety mile-per-hour winds damaged hundreds of trees, and several homes and farms. A downburst near Dresser also caused…
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — An Altoona woman has been arrested for allegedly helping a felony suspect evade a manhunt in Eau Claire last week. Eau Claire Police said 54-year-old Candace R. Rogers was arrested and booked in the county jail for harboring or aiding a felon. Last week, police were searching for 37-year-old Jerome…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s employment numbers are the highest in its history. May’s labor numbers show the state has over 3 million people working. “The more people that are employed, the more you have the impacts of their spending on the economy,” said Department of Workforce Development section chief Scott Hodek. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate…