CHICAGO, Ill. (WRN) — A Wisconsin delegate to the Democratic National Convention says the ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has charged up the party. “I am excited for everybody, because we have two people that are for everybody, and they want to do good for the United States of…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) The Department of Natural Resources unveils a new tool to help monitor water quality. The Wisconsin Water Explorer is a web-based tool that can help residents address concerns about the quality of water in their local lakes or rivers. The tool makes scientific data analysis accessible to the public and provides insights…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A Spooner man was arrested by the Washburn County Special Response Team on Tuesday; — Residents and local leaders oppose a proposed detour during work on the Chetek Long Bridge; — Sen. Ron Johnson says Harris “doesn’t have a clue” on economic matters; —…
Delores Bjugstad, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on August 11. She is survived by her daughters, Sonja Crotteau, Pam Anderson and Lisa Long. The funeral service for Delores Bjugstad will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, in Cameron, on Saturday at 3 p.m. Visitation is 1 until 3 p.m. on Saturday at the church.
Eugene “Buzz” Olson, 87, of Barron and formerly of Prairie Farm, passed away on August 17. The funeral service for Eugene Olson will be held at First Lutheran Church, in Barron, on Saturday at 1 p.m. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church.
Eleanor Heinze, 94, of Haugen, passed away on August 17. She is survived by her children, James Heinze, Eugene Heinze, John Heinze, Robert Heinze and Linda Putz. The Mass of Christian burial for Eleanor Heinze will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in Haugen, on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation is Thursday, from 4…
Robert Gerber, 85, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 5. He is survived by his son, Chris Gerber; daughter, Stacy Delacruz; and sister, Kathy Endersbee. The memorial service for Robert Gerber will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, in Rice Lake, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 9 until 11 a.m. on Saturday…
SPOONER, Wis. (WJMC) — The Washburn County Special Response Team was called out Tuesday to take a man into custody. Spooner Police Chief Mike Kronberger said police officers and sheriff’s deputies attempted to take into custody 41-year-old Joseph C. Harris, of Spooner. He was wanted for a domestic incident and a Department of Corrections warrant.…
This afternoon’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; — and UW President Jay Rothman proposes extending the Tuition Promise Program; These stories and more on today’s local…
Today’s funeral announcements.