SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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Search in Eau Claire for Madison shooting suspect
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — A neighborhood near Carson Park in Eau Claire was briefly locked down while police searched for a shooting suspect. On Tuesday afternoon, Eau Claire Police said they were looking for Jerome Jacobs, who may be armed. News reports say he was a suspect in a shooting in Madison on Sunday…
Chetek Wine Walk June 13 benefits Liberty Fest Fireworks
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Chetek’s first wine walk of the season. Thursday, June 13, marks the latest wine walk in the city of Chetek. For $25, attendees can purchase a stemless wine glass, in addition to receiving a coupon book and punch card. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, those who purchase a…
Flag Day’s origins start in Wisconsin
WAUBEKA, Wis. (AP) — Each June, Waubeka, venerates one of the nation’s more enduring symbols with a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans. Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777, when Congress decreed the flag’s design. Waubeka, in north suburban Milwaukee, lays claim to the first Flag Day — in 1885 when a schoolteacher…
Bird flu testing required for some dairy cows
A new requirement is aimed at checking the spread of avian influenza in dairy cattle. Acting on a recommendation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is requiring Influenza A testing prior to the movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions. This will be effective June…
Wisconsin sees a record $25 billion in tourism spending in 2023
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin has seen another record breaking year of tourism. Travel Wisconsin spokesperson Craig Trost says the state’s tourism attractions, hotels and other related businesses brought in 25 billion dollars in 2023. “We had growth in all 72 counties last year. That is pretty remarkable. And with 113,000,000 visitors coming into the…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, June 12, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A manhunt in Eau Claire on Tuesday did not turn up a shooting suspect; — Enjoy a wine walk in Chetek tomorrow evening to support Liberty Fest fireworks; — Bird flu testing is now required for milk-producing cows going to the fair; — and…
Albert Johnson
Albert Johnson, 79, of Cumberland, passed away on May 23. He is survived by his sons, Scott Johnson and Steve Johnson; daughter, Melissa Pinkerton; and brothers, Claire Johnson, Elmer, Martin, Marvin and Andy. The funeral service for Albert Johnson will be held at Rausch & Steel Funeral Chapel, in Barron, on Friday at 11 a.m.…
John Helbig
John Helbig, 81, of Comstock, passed away on June 10. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; sons, John Helbig and Robert Helbig; and sister, Jane Miller. The visitation for John Helbig will be held at Skinner Funeral Home, in Turtle Lake, on Friday from 3 until 7 p.m.
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, June 11, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Lifejackets helped save capsized kayakers on the Red Cedar River on Sunday; — Peacocks are roaming rural Dunn County; — Tonight, former Packer Alex Green speaks at the Rice Lake Celebrity Charity Classic’s Night Fore the Kids; — And take a moment to clean…