PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 16, 2024

This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center. — Food recalls for some cream cheese spreads sold at Aldi stores; — Sawyer County invites the public to a dedication, ribbon cutting and tours at the new courthouse expansion; — Dove Healthcare now owns two Spooner elder care centers; — And we’re striking out…

SPORTS REPORT – Thursday, May 16, 2024

MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras went 3 for 5 with four RBIs and hit one of Milwaukee’s five homers off Martín Pérez in the Brewers’ 10-2 blowout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The NL Central-leading Brewers won two of three from the Pirates before beginning a season-long, nine-game trip Friday at Houston. Gary Sánchez, Sal Frelick,…

Umpire numbers rebounding, but more umps needed

WISCONSIN (WRN) — Organized baseball and softball require umpires. And after a dip in the count of umps during the pandemic, the director of training for the Wisconsin Umpires’ Association, David Furru, says those numbers in Wisconsin are rebounding, but help is always needed. ”Softball is still lagging a little bit. Baseball is getting back…

AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 16, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Food recalls for some cream cheese spreads sold at Aldi stores; — Sawyer County invites the public to a dedication, ribbon cutting and tours at the new courthouse expansion; — Dove Healthcare now owns two Spooner elder care centers; — And we’re striking out…