RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rice Lake Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman. Police said 44-year-old Melissa Davis hasn’t been in contact with her family in several weeks. If you have any information on her whereabouts, contact the Barron County Sheriff’s Department at 715-537-3106.
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – This year, Wisconsin had its warmest winter in 123 years. This severely hurt the state economy, as much of the Badger State relies on winter activities to sustain local businesses. The Small Business Administration offered financial help for businesses impacted by the lack of snow. That said, a busy summer may…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge is expected to weigh a union lawsuit against collective bargaining restrictions. Arguments are set for Tuesday. Unions representing teachers and public workers sued to end the state’s near-total ban on collective bargaining for most public employees. The 2011 law spurred massive protests that made Wisconsin the center of…
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.…