SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Building Commission sends Evers’ budget to JFC without recommendation
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state Building Commission deadlocks on Governor Tony Evers’ capital budget. Republican lawmakers argued more discussion is needed, so the $4.3 billion plan now goes to…
Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the United States. Tuesday’s order demands documentary proof of citizenship be added as…
DPI Superintendent candidates trade ‘lie’ accusations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Candidates for state schools Superintendent accuse one another of lying. Challenger Brittany Kinser was on a Tuesday morning media call. “As a first-time candidate who has…
Benefit for Barron-Maple Grove fire chief
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — This Sunday, the Tree Stand Tavern in Barron will be hosting a benefit for City of Barron Street Department Director and Barron-Maple Grove fire chief Ben…
AM NEWSCAST – 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…
Arthur Bishop, Jr.
Arthur Bishop, Jr., 85, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 21. He is survived by his wife, Delores; daughter, Candy Bandli; son, Kendall Bishop; sisters, Adelaide Peterson and Carol…
Ernest “Irish” McNamee
Ernest “Irish” McNamee, 86, of Hayward, passed away on March 22. The memorial service for Ernest McNamee will be held at Hayward Wesleyan Church on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation…
Cole Fisher
Cole Fisher, 38, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 18. He is survived by his father, Terry Fischer; mother, Mary Doering; and sister, Hannah Fisher. A private family celebration…
Tammy Jo Fuss
Tammy Jo Fuss, 57, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on March 21. She is survived by her partner, Donald Lyons; daughter, Tamala Calderon; mother, Joanne Severude; and sister, Dixie Klemish.…
Mark Hassemer
Mark Hassemer, 74, of Bloomer, passed away on March 10. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Hanley and Jessica Hooppaw; siblings, Thomas Hassemer, Leanne Hassemer; and twin sister, Marcia…
Jerry Ullom
Jerry Ullom, 88, of Shell Lake, passed away on March 20. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Tim, Tammy Dahle and Todd; and siblings, Michael Ullom, Danny Ullom…