FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, May 16, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, May 16, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, May 16, 2025
The Milwaukee Brewers play the Minnesota Twins after Rhys Hoskins had four hits against the Guardians on Wednesday. Pregame at 6:40pm. First pitch at 7:15pm on AM1240 & 96.5FM CHICAGO…
Hail, strong winds, rain and tornadoes from Thursday’s storms
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rain, hail and strong winds descended on the region Thursday afternoon, with residents reporting tornadoes near New Richmond and Menomonie. Downed branches and trees and…
Wisconsin among several states with substantial drop in fatal drug ODs
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin sees a substantial drop in fatal drug overdoses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Wisconsin is among six states and the District of…
Republican legislative leaders say they need to meet with Evers on budget and tax cuts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, budget talks between the governor and legislative leaders have failed to get off ground. On Thursday, state Senate leaders at least agreed it’s…
Wisconsin Republicans have a lot to discuss at state party convention this weekend
WAUSAU, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Republicans gather in Wausau for the state party convention today and Saturday. UW-La Crosse political scientist Anthony Chergosky says they’ve got lots to talk about,…
Sen. Baldwin says House Republicans plan to gut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — US Senator Tammy Baldwin joins fellow Democrats to condemn Trump Administration plans to cut Mediaid. Baldwin says House Republicans are trying to mask the cuts through…
New nature center opens at River Doc Conservancy
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A new nature center opens at the River Doc Conservancy. The River Doc Nature Center in Rice Lake will allow visitors to learn more about…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, May 16, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Heavy rain, strong winds, hail and tornadoes reported in yesterday’s storm; — The number of fatal drug overdoses drops in Wisconsin; — State…
Marvin Yardley
Marvin Yardley, 79, of Barron and Alamo, Texas, passed away on April 28. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Yardley; daughters, Cori-Lynn Porter, Belinda Foremann and Catherine Koch; and…
Oscar Bartlett
Oscar Bartlett, 81, passed away on April 25. The celebration of life for Oscar Bartlett will be held at Hayward Veterans Center on Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m.