LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — The federal government will for the first time require nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities for older Americans. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce the final rules Monday on a trip to La Crosse, Wisconsin. The…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re feeling anxious about climate change and the state of our environment, getting involved with Earth Day may give you a boost. Paul Robbins is Dean of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW Madison, where Earth Day had its beginnings “The worst thing that can happen is for…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home is in a point to vote.” Eric Hovde faces Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the race that is essential for Democrats…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Three Wisconsin craft beer brewers are named among the top 50 breweries in the country for 2023. An annual list released by the Brewers Association based on beer sales volume for both craft and overall brewing companies ranked New Glarus Brewing of “Spotted Cow” fame at number 11 for craft brewing…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Three people were hurt in a crash Saturday night; — Get out and volunteer for Earth Day; — New rules will require minimum staffing levels for nursing homes; — and three Wisconsin breweries make the top 50 list. These stories on today’s local newscast.
Julie Moss, 70, of Shell Lake, passed away on April 12. The celebration of life for Julie Moss will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake, on Monday from 2 until 5 p.m.
Herbert Zabel, 93, of Barron, passed away Herbert Zabel is survived by his wife Deloris, and his daughters Andrea Tabor, and Kristin Presuhn. The memorial service for Herbert Zabel will be held at Salem Lutheran Church, in Barron, on Tuesday, at 2 p.m.
Steven Baker, 65, of Birchwood, passed away on April 12. He is survived by his wife, Misty Baker; sons, Billy Baker, Jacob Baker, Derick Tesch and Andrew Eddy; mother, Audrey Davis; brothers, Dale Baker and Christopher Roalson; and sisters, Debbie Penzkover, Sarah Baker and Ashley Baker. The celebration of life for Steven Baker will be…
Jonathan Paul, 47, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 9. He is survived by his sisters, Jody Reul, Shelly Hodge and Staci Paul-King. The celebration of life for Jonathan Paul will be held at The Social House, in Rice Lake, on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Barron’s main street big dig is underway; — Legislative Republicans challenge one of the governor’s line-item vetoes; — Sen. Ron Johnson blames Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for crimes committed by illegal immigrants; — And V-P Kamala Harris will be in Wisconsin on Monday.…