AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, June 20, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The missing kayaker on the Namekagon River has been found safe; — More tornadoes have touched down so far this year, than last; — Tour Burnett County’s new public safety facility today and Saturday; — and cream puffs get new twist at the Wisconsin…

Missing Namekagon River kayaker found safe

SHELL LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The missing kayaker on the Namekagon River has been found safe. Washburn County Sheriff’s Office said 19-year-old Gunnur Hess, of Sarona, was reported missing after going kayaking on the river near Trego last Friday. Authorities on Tuesday afternoon said DNR Wardens found Hess safe in St. Croix Falls.

Janet Rogge

Janet Rogge, 90, passed away on June 15. She is survived by her son, Roc Rogge; daughters, Ronda Ludwigson and Rainy Foiles; and sisters, Ione Olson and Audrey Bingelli. The funeral service for Janet Rogge will be held at Olson Funeral Home, in Bloomer, on Friday at 1 p.m. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1…

PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, June 18, 2024

This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A kayaker is missing on the Namekagon River, says the Washburn County Sheriff; — Rising temperatures can cause pavement to buckle and create road hazards; — A challenge to Gov. Tony Evers’ 400-year school funding veto heads to the state supreme court; — and…