MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin dementia data emphasizes a growing burden on caregivers. The 2024 report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows some 110 thousand Wisconsinites 65 and older are living with a diagnosis – and most are being cared for by family members. “And we know that they are experiencing chronic health conditions of their…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Area schools and services are closed due to poor travel conditions; — WE Energies wants state funding for power line maintenance; — A museum searches for a Wisconsin fighter ace’s World War II plane; — And reports show dementia has long-lasting impacts on caretakers.…
Lorraine Coulombe, 93, of Turtle Lake, passed away on March 19. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Coulombe, Edward Coulombe and Robert Coulombe; daughters, Linda Hubbard, Bettty Hohlfeld and Carol Coulombe; and brother, George Sollman. The funeral service for Lorraine Coulombe will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, in Turtle Lake, on Tuesday…
Nellie “Nel” Brawner, 90, of Birchwood, passed away on March 13. The celebration of life for Nellie Brawner will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake, on Tuesday from 4 until 6 p.m.
Sharon (McNeil) Menke, 85, passed away on March 8. The memorial service for Sharon Menke will be held at Swedberg Taylor Funeral Home, in Webster, on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Visitation is 3 until 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Beverly Johns, 94, of Cumberland, passed away on March 2. The graveside service for Beverly Johns on Monday has been postponed due to weather.
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Northwest Wisconsin will be under a winter weather advisory this evening through tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service said three to five inches is expected in Rice Lake, Ladysmith and New Richmond, but more, five to seven inches, was a possibility. Travel and commutes will be impacted tonight and Friday…
EAU CLAIRE, Wis (WRN) — An Eau Claire man is accused of shooting a crossbow towards a neighbor. 35-year-old Robert Willi is charged with recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct in the incident, which occurred last Sunday. WEAU reports Eau Claire police responded to a report that a man had…
MADISON, Wis., (WRN) — Electric vehicle drivers in Wisconsin may soon have more places to recharge. Two bills signed by Governor Tony Evers allow the state to access $78 million in federal money. Chelsea Chandler with Clean Wisconsin notes they received bipartisan support from lawmakers “So I think it just goes to show how common…
MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — The Wisconsin Beef Council wants your nominations for their inaugural Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest. Kaitlyn Kesler, Director of Communication and Outreach explains. “And the way for you to participate is to nominate your favorite restaurant, your go-to place. You can only nominate one, and the top eight restaurants that have the…