MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul warns that efforts akin to the Republican false elector scheme of 2020 would be subject to Department of Justice scrutiny. In an interview with WisPolitics, Kaul said anyone behind such efforts would be held accountable. “We also are clear that if there are efforts to intimidate…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman proposes an additional $855 million in state aid in his two-year budget. Rothman says his 2025-27 budget proposal would allow the UW System to shed its ranking of 43rd among 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. Rothman says it will take…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Harley-Davidson says its is done with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In a Monday statement posted to ‘X’, the Milwaukee based motorcycle manufacturer said it has had no “DEI function” since April of this year, has no hiring quotas and no longer has supplier diversity goals. Harley said it will no…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The state issues workforce task force recommendations for the health care industry; — Menomonie Police and EMS are conducting training exercises at Mayo Clinic today; — UW President Jay Rothman proposes extending the Tuition Promise Program; — And Lehman’s Supper Club celebrated 90 years…
Louis Reetz III, 74, of Sand Creek, passed away on August 12. He is survived by his daughters, Tracy Cowley and Stephanie Moerke; sisters, Barbara Reetz and Mary Reetz; and brother, John Reetz. The memorial service for Louis Reetz will be held at White Pine Pavilion, in Bloomer, on Friday at 12 p.m. Visitation is…
Darcel Hafele, 68, of Ridgeland, passed away on August 18. She is survived by her husband, Tim; daughter, Kristin Chadwick; sister, Kris Broten; and brothers, Kevin Roemhild, Jeff Roemhild and Scott Roemhild. The funeral service for Darcel Hafele will be held at United Lutheran Church, in Prairie Farm, on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Visitation is…
LeRoy Meyer, of 87, of Amery, passed away on August 17. The funeral service for LeRoy Meyer will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Amery, on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on Friday at the church.
Diane Peterson, 83, of Rice Lake, passed away on August 12. She is survived by her husband, Vern Peterson; children, Dawn Harwell and Philip Peterson; sisters, Shirley Rosenbush, Janice Aune, Nancy Timm and Lynnette Lyndholm; and brother, Donald Henrickson. The funeral service for Diane Peterson will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, in Rice Lake,…
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Sunday, Aug. 18, marked the 90th anniversary of Lehman’s Supper Club in Rice Lake. Owners Butch and Trudy Lehman hosted an all-day party with complimentary food and drinks, live music, guest bartenders, and fireworks. Family, friends, guests and past and current employees packed the event, sharing stories and their appreciation…
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A woman died in a house fire in Ladysmith Sunday morning; — Residents petition against a detour during repair work on Chetek’s Long Bridge; — Base Camp at Mt. Telemark Village opened last weekend; — and Rice Lake’s Lehman’s Supper Club celebrated 90 years…