FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Today’s sportscast from the Northwest Wisconsin Sports Desk.
We Energies seeks another rate increase
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin utility looks to raise rates for the third time in three years. We Energies spokesperson Brendan Conway tells Fox 6 Milwaukee most of that rate increase would cover the costs of previously approved new power plants. “As we’re closing our older, less efficient fossil fuel plants we’re building this…
State’s workforce expected to see continued growth
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s workforce is expected to continue significant growth. Recently published short-term employment projections show the state making a remarkable post pandemic recovery, with employment fully restored as of the second quarter of 2023. Projections by Department of Workforce Development labor economists point to Wisconsin adding nearly 82,000 new jobs, an increase…
Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorneys with Wisconsin’s largest business lobbying group have asked the state Supreme Court to strike down Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ use of a partial veto to lock in a school funding increase for the next 400 years. The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Litigation Center filed the petition Monday on behalf of…
Former Trump staffer who said to ‘fan the flame’ after 2020 loss hired to lead Wisconsin GOP
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The director of Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin heading into the November election. The state party announced last week that Andrew Iverson will serve as executive director of the…
Call 811 before you dig this spring
MADISON, Wis (WRN) — If you’re planning to dig in your yard this spring, make the call first. Alliant Energy spokesperson Chris Caporale says the call is free. “The most important thing is to remind customers to call 811 before they start digging.” Crews will respond within a couple of days to ensure your work…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A Wisconsin utility wants another rate increase; — State employment numbers are at pre-pandemic levels; — Donald Trump’s Wisconsin campaign manager in 2020 will lead the state’s GOP; — And before you dig in your yard, call 8-1-1. These stories on today’s local newscast.
Kathleen Wilson
Kathleen Wilson, 91, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 28. She is survived by her sons, Gary and Rick. The Mass of Christian burial for Kathleen Wilson will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Rice Lake, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church.
Vivian Rufeldt
Vivian Rufeldt, 100, of Bloomer and formerly of New Auburn, passed away on April 10. Vivian Rufeldt is survived by her children Kellie Turner; Mark Rufledt; Jan Rufledt; and Todd Rufledt. The funeral service for Vivian Rufeldt will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, in Bloomer, on Thursday at noon. Visitation is 10 until…