5PM NEWSCAST – Friday, Aug. 2024

This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Birchwood Manufacturing in Rice Lake closes and lays off 46 employees; — Kenny Bednarek competes in the Olympics this weekend and his high school coach recalls his drive to be the best; — Healthcare groups say A-I needs to be limited in the doctor’s…

PM NEWSCAST – Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Kenny Bednarek competes in the Olympics this weekend and his high school coach recalls his drive to be the best; — The EPA issues a waiver to ease gas supply shortages and soaring prices; — Healthcare groups say A-I needs to be limited in…

Anna Schweitzer

Anna Schweitzer, 101, passed away on July 25. She is survived by her sister, Helen Bily; and son, Herb Jr. The celebration of life for Anna Schweitzer will be held at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Spooner, on Monday at 11 a.m.

Michael “Mike” Haas

Michael “Mike” Haas, 77, of Birchwood, passed away on July 25. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen “Kathy” Haas; son, and Jon Haas. The funeral service for Michael Haas will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, in Rice Lake, on Monday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on Monday at the…

AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Kenny Bednarek competes in the Olympics this weekend and his high school coach recalls his drive to be the best; — The EPA issues a waiver to ease gas supply shortages and soaring prices; — Healthcare groups say A-I needs to be limited in…