AM NEWSCAST – Monday, July 29, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — State constitutional amendment referenda ask to give the legislature more power in how federal funds are spent; — Emerald ash borer beetles were found in Burnett County, making it a statewide infestation; — Barron’s and Ladysmith’s main street projects prepare for laying pavement; —…

PM NEWSCAST – Friday, July 26, 2024

This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Rice Lake’s Kenny Bednarek is at the Paris Olympics, which open tonight; — Sen. Tammy Baldwin proposes a law to prevent sudden hospital closures; — 50 million dollars in grants were awarded for agricultural road improvements; — and Miss America aims to inspire young…

AM NEWSCAST – Friday, July 26, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Rice Lake’s Kenny Bednarek is at the Paris Olympics, which open tonight; — Sen. Tammy Baldwin proposes a law to prevent sudden hospital closures; — 50 million dollars in grants were awarded for agricultural road improvements; — and Miss America aims to inspire young…

Marlene Swan

Marlene Swan, 92, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 24. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Herrman, Connie Ripplinger, Sonja Bjugstad, Sharon Heldt, Brenda Oftedahl and Becky Kern; and sons, Bradley Swan and Brent Swan. The funeral service for Marlene Swan will be held at Maranatha Evangelical Free Church, in Rice Lake, on…

Thomas Ritzinger Jr.

Thomas Ritzinger Jr., 59, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 20. He is survived by his wife, Barb Ritzinger; sons, Ian Ritzinger and Aidan Ritzinger; sisters, Martha Gallagher and Julie Miloszewicz. The celebration of life for Thomas Ritzinger Jr. will be held at UWEC-BC Commons on Sunday from 2 until 5 p.m.