CALEDONIA, Wis. (WRN) — A plea to talk with the older drivers in your life. It’s from police in the Racine County Village of Caledonia. According to a department Facebook post, an 85-year-old motorist was responsible for a four vehicle hit-and-run crash Monday morning. That driver then returned to the scene and collided with a…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A boost for broadband access in Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s blueprint for digital equity has been accepted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Wisconsin state AARP director Martha Cranley calls it a game changer for older adults. “Because it allows them to navigate services, to participate in telehealth to meet their daily…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Some elected Wisconsin Democrats say they won’t support Joe Biden in next week’s presidential primary. WisPolitics reports a total of 24 have signed a letter, vowing to vote “uninstructed” in the April 2 Democratic primary. It’s part of a campaign urging voters to vote uninstructed in protest of President Joe Biden’s…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is taking public comment on a new elk management plan. The Department of Natural Resources wants input on how it manages Wisconsin’s elk herd. Biologist Joshua Speigel says a major part of a new plan is keeping the population of bull elk in check. “So with…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A threat made to Prairie Farm Schools was false, police say; — Highway 53 road work resumes between Rice Lake and Spooner; — Talk with elderly family and friends about driving safety; — and the DNR wants public input on its elk management plan.…
A multi-year project to resurface sections of Highway 53 in Barron and Washburn counties resumes this month. The Department of Transportation said sections of pavement will be replaced between 26th Avenue, north of Rice Lake, to County Highway A, north of Spooner. The highway will remain open to north and southbound traffic. Single-lane closures or…
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Road construction on Highway 53 between Rice Lake and Spooner resumes; — WE Energies wants state funding for power line maintenance; — A museum searches for a Wisconsin fighter ace’s World War II plane; — And reports show dementia has long-lasting impacts on caretakers.
William “Bill” Gill Jr., 80, of Cumberland, passed away on March 16. The funeral service for William Gill Jr. will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake, on Thursday at 6 p.m. Visitation is 4 until 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Steven Eisenhuth, 66, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 20. He is survived by his children, Steve Eisenhuth, Sonny Eisenhuth, Carlie Von Arx, Storm Eisenhuth and Dalton Eisenhuth; mother, Marie Eisenhuth; brothers, Bill Eisenhuth, Kevin Eisenhuth and Dave Eisenhuth; and sister, Theresa Joers. The celebration of life for Steven Eisenhuth will be held at…
Today’s funeral announcements.