By Benson Judge | Published: July 18, 2026 | Sources: Information provided by the Ruether family and Pielhop Funeral Homes & Cremation Care Centers TOWN OF TWO RIVERS, WIS – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jason “J” “Squirt” “Woof Woof” “Two Dogs” M. Ruether on July 14, 2026, at … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 13, 2026 LAKE PEPIN, Wis. — Three people died after a 27-foot pontoon boat collided with a commercial vessel on Lake Pepin late Saturday night, prompting an extensive overnight search and rescue operation involving emergency responders from both Wisconsin and Minnesota. Authorities confirmed the fatalities on Sunday, July 12, following … Read more
MENOMONIE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin–Stout Polytechnic community is mourning the unexpected off-duty death of Sergeant Lucas Kinblom, a respected law enforcement officer whose service, leadership, and commitment to public safety left a lasting impact on colleagues, students, and the broader campus community. The UW–Stout Police Department announced Kinblom’s passing and expressed condolences to … Read more
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The death of Chuck Ramsay, a long-time news anchor and broadcasting pioneer at WBAY-TV, marks the end of an era for Northeast Wisconsin journalism. Ramsay, who died this week at age 91, was more than a familiar face on television; for decades, he was a steady presence in living rooms across … Read more
