The driver killed Wednesday morning in Dunn County has been named. Sheriff Kevin Bygd said the victim was 77-year-old Wayne Myers, of the Town of Spring Brook. Myers was driving south on 710th Street, when he failed to stop at the intersection of 240th Avenue, southeast of Menomonie. His SUV was struck by an eastbound…
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — It’s Senior Day at the Barron County Fair. Those 62 or older have a reduced gate fee of $4 until 4 p.m. Today’s judging includes horse pleasure, dairy show and showmanship, llama and goats. The carnival is open from 1 until 10 p.m. The gigantic demolition derby is at 8…
BIRCHWOOD, Wis. (WJMC) — Birchwood’s Bluegill Festival kicks off today. Today’s events include the men’s softball tournament, the Mouse Game, and introductions of the Bluegill Queen and Little Miss candidates. The band Ember plays at 9 p.m. Saturday’s events include a pancake breakfast, the Timber Bay Trot run/walk, a pickleball tournament, craft fair, pie and…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman says he doesn’t want his confrontation with a protester to distract from the goals at hand during the Republican National Convention. “This week is about nominating President Trump and JD getting them elected. The next four years is about making this country wealthy safe and strong again and…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Young Wisconsin delegates to the Republican National Convention are ready to take the party’s message to college students. “If it wasn’t for that very high turnout on Wisconsin college campuses, the Democrats wouldn’t stand a chance in Wisconsin,” said Dane County Republican Party chair Brandon Maly. Green Lake County Board Supervisor…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — The Donald Trump campaign voiced displeasure with Tuesday’s delegate attendance at the Republican National Convention, but former state party chair Paul Farrow was much happier with how delegates showed up on Wednesday. “You guys knocked it out of the park thank you so much I will tell you we got compliments…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The driver killed Wednesday in Dunn County has been named; — It’s the third day of the Barron County fair and the gigantic demolition derby is tonight; — Birchwood’s Bluegill Festival kicks off today; — and young Republicans say they are ready to spread…
Carmen Gorud, and her brother, Valmer Goltry, passed away. A joint memorial service for Carmen Gorud and Valmer Goltry will be held at Hayward Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m., with a time for sharing at 3:30 p.m.
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