SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
Today’s sportscast.
Evers releases Healthcare Workforce report
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers’ healthcare workforce task force has recommendations to help address challenges facing the industry. Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez says those include ways to increase grant funding to employers. “There are grant programs that we would be able to administer that gives dollars to healthcare systems that are willing to…
Police presence at training at Menomonie Mayo Clinic
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Menomonie Police Department is conducting training today and police say don’t be alarmed if you see an increased presence at Mayo Clinic in Menomonie. Police and EMS services are conducting two mass casualty training exercises behind the clinic. The exercises are not open to the public.
Kaul warns against future efforts similar to 2020 false elector schemes
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…
UW system President introduces 25-27 budget request
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…
Harley Davidson dials back DEI
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…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
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
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
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
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.