MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — First responder agencies across the state are getting a boost thanks to grant funding from the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. WPS Spokesperson Matt Cullen says the Rewarding Responder Grants are part of a commitment to public safety for everyone. “Often times our personnel are working side by side with our police…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is making new investments to reduce fatal drug overdoses. Director of Substance Use Initiatives Michelle Haese says they’re adding more public health vending machines, which have been successful. “Creating that low barrier access, that confidential access, and sometimes it’s beyond business hours. Access to life…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you went to a Northwoods League game this season, your data might have been stolen. The League, which includes the Wisconsin Woodchucks and the Madison Mallards, announced last week someone had gotten into its online ticket system this summer. The hacker got access to names, emails, phone numbers and credit…
SARONA, Wis. (WJMC) — A program about Wisconsin Whitetail deer is Wednesday at Fire Away Roadhouse, between Cameron and Chetek. Hosted by Hunt Hill Nature Center, as part of their Beasts and Beer series. Melissa Ginger, program coordinator with Hunt Hill Nature Center, says DNR wildlife biologist Eddie Bruntvedt will talk about deer health, including…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Two people were killed and a third injured in a crash near Webster early Saturday morning; — Police investigate a shooting homicide discovered Thursday in Eau Claire; — The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes touched down last week; — and Hunt Hill Nature…
Rosemary Davis, 73, of Cumberland, passed away on August 27. She is survived by her mother, Rosemary Davis; and siblings, Bruce Davis, Katherine Davis, Karen Jergenson. The private family funeral service for Rosemary Davis will be held Thursday.
Arden Litwiller, 85, of Barron, passed away on August 29. He is survived by sons Kim and Wendell Litwiller, and daughters Brenda Nichols, Jennifer Smith, and Jessica Johnson. Funeral services for Arden Litwiller will be at the Barron Mennonite Church in Barron on Tuesday, at 10:30 am. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m.…
Patsy Haney, 82, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away on August 29. She is survived by her sons, Eric and Sean Haney; a sister, Suzanne Baker; and a brother, Larry Dale Sullivan. A private celebration of life will be held for Patsy Haney.
Roxann Jennings, 54, of Wauwatosa, passed away on June 28. She is survived by her husband, Mike Rye; daughter, Erin Rye-Jennings; brother, Michal Jennings; and sister, Kristen Jennings. The celebration of life for Roxann Jennings will be held at Skinner Funeral Home, in Cumberland, on Friday from 1 until 4 p.m. with a time of…
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — COVID levels spike with the start of the school year; — We look at the Labor Day travel forecast; — Keep safety in mind when boating this weekend; — and NFL Draft corn mazes open in September. These stories and more on today’s local…