SPORTSCAST – Monday, June 24, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, June 24, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — On- and off-ramp closures for construction at Highway 63 and Highway 53, near Spooner; — A judge will decide if people with disabilities can vote electronically from home; — The Job Center of Wisconsin offers help to job seekers; — And Sen. Elizabeth Warren…
Missing Rice Lake woman last seen in surveillance video
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — More information has been released regarding the search for a missing Rice Lake woman, who police say was seen on surveillance video. Thirty-nine-year-old Melissa Davis has been missing since May 13, and Rice Lake Police have asked people to review surveillance cameras from near her residence on East Allen Street.…
Crash near Hayward kills one, injures three
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — An early Friday morning crash has killed one man and left three with minor to severe injuries. Sawyer County Sheriff Doug Mrotek said a Ford Explorer Sport Trac was speeding on Highline Road, near the intersection of Williams Road, south of Hayward. The driver, 20-year-old David Flores, of Hayward, lost control…
Ervin Kraft, Jr.
Ervin Kraft, Jr., 69, of Cameron, passed away on May 14. He is survived by his wife, Carol Kraft; his children Ervin Kraft, Ben Kraft, Melissa Couture and Margaret Van De Voort; his siblings Charles Kraft, Fred Kraft, Sharon Schmechel and Karon Kraft. The funeral service for Ervin Kraft, Jr., will be held at St.…
Henrietta Swager
Henrietta Swager, 93, of Amery, passed away on June 14. The funeral service for Henrietta Swager will be held at Balsam Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Monday at 11 a.m. Visitation is Sunday, from 3 until 6 p.m., at Williamson White Funeral Home, and from 10 until 11 a.m. on Monday at the church.
Ardene LaChapelle
Ardene LaChapelle, 80, of Rice Lake and formerly of Barron, passed away on June 16. She is survived by her son Thomas LaChapelle. The graveside service for Ardene LaChapelle will be held at Wayside Cemetery, in Barron, on Monday at 11 a.m.
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, June 21, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Friday, June 21, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
Tornado confirmed near St. Croix Falls on Tuesday
A tornado touched down Tuesday evening, June 18, east of St. Croix Falls, the National Weather Service has confirmed. Meteorologists said the EF-1 tornado traveled along a five-mile path, crossing Highway 8, east of St. Croix Falls. Ninety mile-per-hour winds damaged hundreds of trees, and several homes and farms. A downburst near Dresser also caused…