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Carolyn Graber
Carolyn Graber, 82, passed away on October 19. The funeral service for Carolyn Graber will be held at Spooner’s Church of the Nazarene, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Eleanor “Ellie” Miner
Eleanor “Ellie” Miner, 89, of Rice Lake and formerly of Independence, Iowa, passed away on October 20. She is survived by her children, Larry Miner, Michael Miner, JoAnn Hile and Patricia Miner. The Mass of Christian burial for Eleanor Miner will beh eld at St. John Catholic Church, in Independence, Iowa, on Friday at 10:30…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Wildfire risk is high across the state; — Marshfield Clinic and Sanford Health announce they intend to merge; — High turnout for the first day of early in-person voting; — and Empty Bowls is tonight, a fundraiser to fight childhood hunger. These stories and…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
Wildfire danger HIGH to VERY HIGH statewide
MADISON, Wis, (WRN) — Wildfire danger around Wisconsin today is high to very high. Catherine Koele, DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist, said yesterday, there were four fires. “We’re moving resources around. We’ve got the Army National Guard, Black Hawk helicopters on standby today to help with some aerial support, but we’re on high alert and likely…
Marshfield, Sanford Health merger announced
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WJMC) — Marshfield Clinic Health System and Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, announced Wednesday they plan to merge. The joint press release said the integration of the two health systems aimed to improve patient care with new technology, research and training. The merger is expected by the end of the…
Human West Nile Virus infection spotted in Western Wisconsin
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — A human case of West Nile Virus in western Wisconsin. Public health officials say the case was confirmed in Eau Claire County. It’s the county’s only case so far this year, and will likely remain the only one as mosquito season winds down. West Nile is transmitted by mosquito bites…