DNR unveils updated walleye regulations for anglers

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is rolling out new regulations on walleye fishing ahead of next weekend’s fishing opener. The Department of Natural Resources is rolling out new regulations on walleye fishing ahead of next weekend’s fishing opener. Fisheries director Justine Hass says they’re expanding the three bag limit across most…

AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, April 24, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Help meteorologists issue storm warnings by attending a SKYWARN storm spotter training class; — Gov. Tony Evers says more security may be needed for Wisconsin’s top elections official; — and there’s changes to walleye fishing regulations. These stories on today’s local newscast.

Dale Jensen

Dale Jensen, 79, of Amery, passed away on April 19. The funeral service for Dale Jensen will be held at Georgetown Lutheran Church, in Balsam Lake, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Visitation is Wednesday, from 4 until 7 p.m., at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, and from 10 until 11 a.m. on Thursday at the…

Debra Ullrich

Debra Ullrich, 66, of Shell Lake, passed away on April 19. She is survived by her son, Joe Ullrich; brother, Dave Belisle; and father, Robert Belisle. The funeral service for Debra Ullrich will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Shell Lake, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on…

Dorothy Topper

Dorothy Topper, 92, of the town of Chicog passed away on April 14. The funeral service for Dorothy Topper will be held at Spooner Funeral Home, on Friday at 11 a.m., followed by interment at the Chicog Cemetery and social gathering at the Chicog Town Hall. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on Friday at…

Russell Olson

Russell Olson, Jr., 75, of Barron, passed away on April 17. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Olson; daughter, Elizabeth Roske; and brother, Peter Olson. The funeral service for Russell Olson, Jr., will be held at Rausch and Steel Funeral Home, in Barron, on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation is Thursday, from 4 until…

PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, April 23, 2024

This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A motorcycle versus vehicle crash left a rider severely injured near Winter; — Nearly half a pound of meth worth 15 thousand dollars was seized in Rice Lake; — Four Barron County establishments failed underage alcohol and tobacco sales checks; — and Gov. Tony…