K9 finds meth, THC on Rice Lake traffic stop
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake Police arrested a driver Wednesday afternoon after a police K9 alerted to possible drugs in the vehicle. Police said methamphetamine and marijuana were…
Wisconsin voters need not worry about Trump’s latest executive order
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin voters needn’t be put off by President Trump’s latest executive order. Trump’s executive action requires providing proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal…
Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It’s become a big deal in the Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate in the race to fill a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could ultimately decide a…
UWEC chancellor leaving for new job
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — UW – Eau Claire’s chancellor is leaving for a new job. Jim Schmidt was announced Wednesday as new President of James Madison University in Harrisonburg,…
Barron County underage, binge drinking survey
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — A new survey will help Barron County officials determine how alcohol use is affecting its youth. The Barron County Department of Health & Human Services is…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, March 27, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — A police K9 finds meth and THC in a Rice Lake traffic stop on Wednesday; — President Donald Trump’s executive order on…
Randall “Randy” Dougard
Randall “Randy” Dougard, 73, of Sarona, passed away on March 21. He is survived by his sons, Chad Dougard and Adam Dougard; step-daughters, Content Weber, Gretchen Murphy and Hanna Kauffman;…
Bruce Buresh
Bruce Buresh, 76, passed away on March 24. He is survived by his wife, Joan Buresh; children, Michelle Kostner and Wayne “Buck” Buresh; and sister, Brenda Jorge. The visitation for…
Phyllis Humpal
Phyllis Humpal, 103, of Deer Park, passed away on February 8. The funeral service for Phyllis Humpal will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in New Richmond, on Saturday…
PM NEWSCUT – Wednesday, March 26, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Lawmakers held a listening session in Ladysmith on Monday; — Legislators deadlock on building projects in the state budget; — State superintendent…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, March 26, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard will likely be sidelined indefinitely, with the team announcing Tuesday night that he has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and…