One person dead in house fire in Hudson
HUDSON, Wis. (WJMC) — One person died in a house fire in Hudson Thursday morning. The Hudson Fire Department said firefighters were dispatched to the house on Deerwood Court, in…
Wisconsin to lose 250 million dollars in federal earmarks
Wisconsin is losing out on millions of dollars of already allocated federal aid because of the newly passed budget extension. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that $250 million in funding…
Kinser and Underly participate in forum
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Candidates for state Superintendent participate in a forum. The event held virtually Wednesday evening featured incumbent Jill Underly and challenger Brittany Kinser – the only one-on-one…
Republican-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate resurfaces unproven fraud concerns
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-backed candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched state Supreme Court race has resurfaced long debunked concerns about voting fraud because of the late reporting of ballots…
Assembly passes bills related to transgender issues
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin State Assembly passes Republican-authored bills related to transgender issues. Two bills, both authored by Oconomowoc Representative Barbara Dittrich, would ban trans athletes at the…
DMV now offering road knowledge test online
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Transportation is offering a new online knowledge test. The test is available for students ages 15 to 17 and allows them to take…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, March 21, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — One person is dead in a house fire in Hudson; — Federal cuts mean Western Wisconsin will lose out on 25 million…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, March 20, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Hearings for the state budget held around Wisconsin next month; — Bird flu is affecting the dairy and poultry industries, but the…
Patricia “Patti” Puig
Patricia “Patti” Puig, 67, of Barron, passed away on March 7. She is survived by her husband, Robert Puig; stepsons, Joshua Puig and Travis Puig; and brothers, Les Heffron and…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, March 20, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, March 20, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum added 18 for New Orleans as the Pelicans surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 119-115 win on Wednesday night.…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, March 20, 2025
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