RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Barron County Fair starts today and runs through Sunday. Showings and judging start today for junior classes, along with showings and judging for dogs, cats, small animals and sheep. The Opening ceremony is at 2:30 p.m. The Spectrum Carnival opens at 5 p.m. today. Harness races start at 7…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — The Republican National Convention is in full swing — now with Donald Trump officially as its presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate. Trump energized the crowd Monday night by entering the arena with a bandage on his right ear after being injured during an…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Senator Ron Johnson says he intended to be less divisive in his convention speech. Johnson said he read the wrong speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday. He said he’d re-written it to delete this phrasing. “Today’s Democrat agenda their policies are a clear and present danger to…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — While the Republican party has long opposed the use of standalone ballot drop boxes, state party Chair Brian Schimming is encouraging Wisconsin voters to use them. “We are in this as a state wide team. It’s why I’ve been talking about early vote a lot and many of you know I…
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WRN) — The US Forest Service is researching why so much Canadian wildfire smoke is moving into Wisconsin. Research Meteorologist Jay Charney tells WXPR in Rhinelander the Service is researching how best to predict how much smoke is being produced and when. “That will make it more accurate to know what happens to…
SAUK CITY, Wis. — Culver’s is celebrating 40 years of deliciousness. Craig Culver began the popular Wisconsin chain 40 years ago in Sauk City, and he’s bringing it back to where it all began. A Thursday morning block party will allow residents to get 89 cent custard and free cake until its gone. Yard games,…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The Barron County Fair kicks off today and runs through Sunday; — Sen. Ron Johnson said a teleprompter error made him read the wrong speech; — Why does so much wildfire smoke from Canada move into Wisconsin, asks the U S Forest Service; —…
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — There’s many ways to tune in to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee; — Wisconsin’s 41 Republican delegates voted to nominate Donald Trump; — Democrats push campaign funding to Wisconsin; — and experts offer tips to avoid mosquito bites this summer. These stories and…
Dewayne Daniels, 80, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 13. He is survived by his daughters, Marette Stoeklen, Melissa Holmquist and Melinda Zurn; and sister, Ethel. The graveside service for Dewayne Daniels will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, in Hertel, on Thursday at 1 p.m.
Barbara Daniels, 80, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 14. She is survived by her son, Robert “Rob” Holmstrom; sister, Brenda Siewert; brothers, Dick Hover, Eugene Hover, Gary Hover and Carl Hover. The graveside service for Barbara Daniels will be held at Wayside Cemetery, in Barron at a later date.