SIREN, Wis. (WJMC) — A ribbon cutting is today for Burnett County’s new public safety facility. The ribbon cutting is at noon today, at the facility on State Highway 35, between Siren and Webster. Tours will be offered between 12:30 and 6 p.m. today, and again on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Honoring Wisconsin’s first woman lawyer. The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Wednesday that the State Law Library will be named in honor of Lavinia Goodell, the first woman lawyer in Wisconsin. Goodell was born in New York state and moved to Wisconsin in 1871. Three years later she was admitted to the…
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WRN) — A summer tradition in Wisconsin gets a twist. The Wisconsin State Fair cream puff turns 100 years old this year. For the first time, flavored versions of the traditional treat will be offered at the fair. Root Beer Float, Raspberry Cheesecake, and English Toffee-flavored cream puffs will be served during…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The missing kayaker on the Namekagon River has been found safe; — More tornadoes have touched down so far this year, than last; — Tour Burnett County’s new public safety facility today and Saturday; — and cream puffs get new twist at the Wisconsin…
SHELL LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The missing kayaker on the Namekagon River has been found safe. Washburn County Sheriff’s Office said 19-year-old Gunnur Hess, of Sarona, was reported missing after going kayaking on the river near Trego last Friday. Authorities on Tuesday afternoon said DNR Wardens found Hess safe in St. Croix Falls.
Robert Shaw, 86 passed away on June 16. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Miller and Mary Jo Shaw; and son, Steven Shaw. There is no service information for Robert Shaw.
Janet Rogge, 90, passed away on June 15. She is survived by her son, Roc Rogge; daughters, Ronda Ludwigson and Rainy Foiles; and sisters, Ione Olson and Audrey Bingelli. The funeral service for Janet Rogge will be held at Olson Funeral Home, in Bloomer, on Friday at 1 p.m. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1…
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A kayaker is missing on the Namekagon River, says the Washburn County Sheriff; — Rising temperatures can cause pavement to buckle and create road hazards; — A challenge to Gov. Tony Evers’ 400-year school funding veto heads to the state supreme court; — and…
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