AM NEWSCAST – Monday February 24th
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — A MEMORIAL RACE RETURNS TO RICE LAKE — WISCONSIN FARMERS PREPARE FOR TARIFFS — CHEESE LOUISE TO REOPEN IN TEMPORARY LOCATION
Howard Davis
Howard Davis, 92, of Cumberland, passed away on February 12. He is survived by his sisters, Irene Avery, Eldoris Bauer and Lucille Fogelberg. The funeral service for Howard Davis will…
Anna Dwyer
Anna Dwyer, 93, of Barron and formerly of Hillsdale, passed away on February 17. She is survived by her sons, Larry Dwyer, David Dwyer and Allan Dwyer; daughters, Linda Taylor…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo returned after missing six games with a calf strain and scored 23 points as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 116-110 victory over the Los…
An Online Guide To Help Navigate Birkie Weekend
Rice Lake, WI – It’s day three of Birkie events in Hayward, and a variety of resources are available to help spectators navigate this week’s schedule. Ben Popp, Executive Director…
Chetek Winterfest To Welcome Racers and Fans From Across The State
Chetek, WI – Chetek will welcome snowmobile racers and fans from all around the state of Wisconsin and beyond as it hosts Winterfest this weekend. The event will not only…
City of Rice Lake Offered Right of First Refusal for National Guard Armory
Rice Lake, WI – The City of Rice Lake has been offered the right of first refusal and option to buy the property for 550 thousand dollars. Rice Lake Mayor…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday February 21st
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Rice Lake’s National Guard Armory is for sale — Chetek hosts the annual Winterfest to raise money for Pink Ribbon Advocacy —…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is receiving a one-year extension on a contract that will now run through the 2031 season. Fickell originally agreed to a seven-year…
Grandparent scam calls target Chippewa County residents
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — Local authorities warn of the grandparent scam calls. The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office and Chippewa Falls Police Department said Wednesday that five residents had gotten…
Baldwin warns of Republican plans to cut Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — In Washington, Senate Democrats raise alarm bells over cuts to Medicaid. After vowing earlier this week that he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, President Donald Trump on Wednesday…