FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, July 12, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Friday, July 12, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
Big stink over who is responsible for trash, recycling bins in downtown Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The new, public garbage cans and recycling bins along Rice Lake’s new downtown Main Street have been overflowing and getting complaints from residents. But it’s not clear who is responsible for emptying them. Republic Services emptied the street-side cans for the city in the past, but they cannot empty the…
Follow up on missing Siren-area woman found safe
SIREN, Wis. (WJMC) — After 22-year-old Ashley Janisch was found safe in a motel room in Minnesota, one may wonder the circumstances in which she ended up there. But Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch said there was no suspicion of criminal activity. After Janisch walked away from her Siren-area group home late Sunday, she was…
Hilger named NWSF’s first Master Showman
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — The Northern Wisconsin State Fair named their first ever Master Showman Thursday. The competition featured the top showman from the junior dairy, swine, beef and sheep shows. The four exhibitors were tasked with showing all four species. Morgan Hilger, of Tilden, a member of the Woodmohr 4-H Club, was the…
WisDOT provides tips on eliminating reckless driving
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — July is reckless driving month, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is offering some tips to stay safe on the road. WIsDOT says don’t speed, avoid distractions, and drive courteously. The agency reminds residents reckless driving is illegal in Wisconsin and if someone is seriously injured in a reckless driving crash,…
Be wary of fake back to school sales, says DATCP
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Be careful of back to school deals that seem too good to be true. Wisconsin Consumer Protection director Michelle Reinen says social media feeds are the target for the scammers. “They send fake ads claiming to be trusted businesses like Amazon and those big box stores. And these ads offer amazing…
DHS to survey moms on baby health
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services has a new survey to gauge the health of moms and their babies. It’s called the Maternal and Child Health Survey. The idea – to see what moms and their babies need so the agency can focus its public health efforts. They’re looking for feedback on…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, July 12, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — There’s a big stink over who is responsible for taking out the trash along Rice Lake’s Main Street. — The Northern Wisconsin State Fair names their first ever Master Showman; — WisDOT aims to reduce reckless driving; — and watch out for back-to-school scams,…