MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re looking at repairs after a severe storm, don’t rely on a repair crew that just shows up at your house. If you’ve got storm damage that still needs fixing, beware of traveling crews. Wisconsin Consumer Protection director Michelle Reinen says it’s not just home repairs that these scammers claim…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — Murals to honor Green Bay Packer greats are proposed. WLUK-TV reports the paintings for Bart Starr and Ray Nitschke would be placed on or near bridges in downtown Green Bay bearing their names. Approval of the Starr mural on a building in Green Bay’s Downtown Historic District was granted by…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Rice Lake Police look for a woman who hasn’t contacted her family in several weeks; — A new lawsuit challenges the collective bargaining ban for state employees; — Avoid storm-chasing repair crews, consumer protection advocates say; — And Bart Starr and Ray Nitschke…
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Tomorrow, we remember those who served our country and have passed before us, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving. Local veterans organizations are conducting military rites services and hosting Memorial Day observances. Rice Lake’s is at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Memorial City Park. Barron’s Memorial Day…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is promoting a deputy secretary at the embattled Wisconsin Department of Corrections to be the new leader of the state’s prison system. Evers announced Friday that Jared Hoy will take over from Kevin Carr, who retired in March. Wisconsin’s prisons have been plagued by overcrowding, understaffing, lawsuits and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — This Memorial Day weekend we remember a Northwest Wisconsin native and World War II fighter ace, Richard Bong. Last week, an expedition in the south Pacific said they believe they have located the wreckage of his famed fighter plane, a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, named “Marge” after his girlfriend. Bong, from Poplar…
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Saturday, May 25, marks the 18th Annual Bluegill Fishing Contest and Raffle in Chetek. The event is put on by the Chetek/Weyerhaeuser Booster Club as a fundraiser to raise money for charity and helping out area youth. Ben Knepper with the Booster Club gives us a rundown of the day’s schedule.…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A car-versus-semi crash killed a driver near Clear Lake on Wednesday; — No amount of alcohol is a safe amount, says new medical research; — Rice Lake Chamber’s Memorial Day 5K supports the Lakeshore Drive veterans banners; — And don that life jacket if…
Fast Break Sports Report The Boston Red Sox open a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Pregame at 5:35pm. First pitch at 6:10pm on AM1240 & 96.5FM. BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown matched his career playoff high with 40 points and the Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 126-110 to open a…
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, you may want to consider new research on alcohol consumption. New research shows the safest amount of alcohol is none, with consumption tied to various cancers. Dr. Noelle LoConte is an oncologist and associate Professor of Medicine at UW Madison, and she acknowledges the role alcohol plays in…